Marion
A town in Lauderdale County, Mississippi — population 1,482 as of 2020.
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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…
Government & Civic
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,…
Government & CivicLauderdale 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…
Public SafetyKeeping 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…
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…
Cobb County Courier
September 14Lockheed Martin C-130J wins Mississippi manufacturing honor
According to a company press release, Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi,” recognizing work performed on the aircraft at the company’s Meridian...
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Marion by the numbers
- Area
- 3.61 sq mi (9.36 km²), 0.01 sq mi water
- Median age
- 27.1
- Households
- 666
- Persons per household
- 3
- Median house value
- $193,800
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 310, MARION, MS 39342