News across Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County unveils marker honoring first Black legislators
Lauderdale County is highlighting another chapter in the region’s rich history with a new historical marker outside the former courthouse recognizing some of the first Black legislators to serve in the state. “After the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment and a new state…
Lauderdale County supervisors announce the MAS 2027 County Employee Scholarship Program
The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors announces applications are now being accepted for the Mississippi Association of Supervisors 2027 County Employee Scholarship Program. The program awards $500 scholarships to dependents of current or retired non-elected county employees.…
Emergency preparedness in Lauderdale County starts with a plan
Emergencies can happen with little warning, but preparing for them does not have to be difficult. For residents of Lauderdale County, being prepared means knowing the hazards that can affect the community and having a plan for their households. Lauderdale County and the Meridian…
Lauderdale County Purchasing Clerk recognized for professional achievement
Ensuring Lauderdale County departments have the resources they need to provide services to residents is a complex responsibility, and county leaders are recognizing Purchasing Clerk Stephanie Jackson for her work and commitment to professional development. As Lauderdale County’s…
Lauderdale County completes parking expansion at Government Complex
Lauderdale County residents visiting the Government Complex now have additional parking options following the completion of a parking expansion project designed to improve access to county services. Additional parking spaces have been added to Lot B, located between the…
Voters have one week left to register for Nov. 3 election
Residents planning to vote in the November 3 elections have just one week remaining to register to vote or update an existing registration. Voter registrations must be completed by October 5 to be eligible to vote on this year’s ballot. In addition to regular business hours from…
Twelve officers graduate from crisis intervention training
A dozen law enforcement officers are returning to their communities with new ways to help people after spending a week in Meridian going through an intensive 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team Officer Training. The course, hosted by the East Mississippi Crisis Intervention Team, is…
Lauderdale County residents take part in Solid Waste Amnesty Day
Vehicles carrying old tires, used oil, electronics and more made a beeline to the Lauderdale County Road Department on Saturday morning as residents looked to rid themselves of hazardous materials on Solid Waste Amnesty Day. Held twice-yearly, the Solid Waste Amnesty Day gives…
Lauderdale County supervisors approve $3.7M paving package
Lauderdale County supervisors on Monday voted to approve a paving package covering more than 17 miles of roads throughout all five districts. The project, totaling more than $3.7 million, includes portions of Allen Swamp Road, Mt. Carmel Road, Crescent Lake Road, Fisher Road,…
Lauderdale County deputies take firearms, taser training
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s deputies refreshed their skills at the Meridian Lauderdale County Public Safety Training Facility as the department held quarterly firearms training and taser training throughout the week. The training, which involved running through different…
LEOs, courts learn about growing criminal history data
Keeping track of criminal activity is no easy task, but having established criminal histories for offenders is worth the extra effort. That is why Lauderdale County law enforcement and court officials on Thursday heard from representatives of the Mississippi Bureau of…
Absentee voting begins Monday in 2026 election
Election Day is less than two months away, and the Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk’s office and Election Commission are ready for absentee voting to kick off Monday, Sept. 21. Voters who will be unable to get to the polls due to work, medical procedures or other conflicts can…