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🌱 Patch AM: How Meridian’s Wildcats finally broke their losing streak against Quitman

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Good morning to you Meridian! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Meridian’s Wildcats finally broke their losing streak against Quitman
  • How a Meridian councilwoman is reshaping holiday time inside EMCF

Also on today's calendar: Reindeer Workshop and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Meridianfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Meridianfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Monday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Soccer Recap: Quitman Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com) — Meridian’s Wildcats snapped a three-match skid with a 5–2 home win over Quitman, their second victory over the Panthers this season. Meridian improved to 4–10 and now looks ahead to facing Louisville on January 5, while Quitman remains winless and prepares for Kemper County.
   

• EMCF residents mark the holidays with graduation, family meal (meridianstar.com) — Families and inmates at East Mississippi Correctional Facility recently shared a holiday meal and celebrated graduates of a six‑month leadership class taught by Meridian City Councilwoman Romande Walker. Participants earned certificates for their progress, while the long-running Day With Dad Christmas program gave residents who stayed out of trouble a rare chance to enjoy food, fun, and time with their children.
   

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    Sunday December 21
  • Sundays with Santa
    Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian · Meridian, MS, Meridian
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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