News across Lauderdale County
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…
Cobb County Courier
Published 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...
Community remembers 9/11 at Memorial Stair Climb
Lauderdale County residents and first responders gathered in the Arts District Parking Garage Thursday evening to remember and honor the more than 3,000 lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This year marks the 25th…
County officials encourage planning during National Preparedness Month
Lauderdale County officials are encouraging residents to plan ahead for disasters and emergencies as the nation observes National Preparedness Month in September. The week-long observance, now more than 20 years old, promotes education, preparation and planning. This year’s theme…