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🌱 Patch AM: Meridian Livestock and 7 more events
And check out Sensory Friendly Hours at MCM on the Meridian Patch calendar

Good morning Meridian! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Meridian Livestock at Meridian Stock Yards Inc
- Toast Together Reception at Merrehope at Merrehope
- “Toast Together” Reception at Merrehope at Merrehope
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Meridianfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Meridianfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
📸 Around Meridian
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian
★ Featured events ★
- Sensory Friendly Hours at MCM
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, 403 22nd Ave, Meridian
11:00 am
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Meridian Livestock
Meridian Stock Yards Inc , 10365 Old Hwy 80 W , Meridian
12:00 pm - Toast Together Reception at Merrehope
Merrehope , 905 Martin Luther King Jr Dr , Meridian
1:00 pm - “Toast Together” Reception at Merrehope
Merrehope , 905 Martin Luther King Jr Dr , Meridian
1:00 pm
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
📣 Meridian Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rocky’s Book Club
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian , 403 22nd Ave , Meridian
10:00 am - 2025 Holiday FRAMILY Reunion & Homecoming
Copeland Center , 2501 4th St , Meridian
5:00 pm - 20th Annual Black & White Affair
Meridian Frank Cochran Center , 1725 Carousel Dr , Meridian
8:00 pm - One More Magical Monday
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian , 403 22nd Ave , Meridian
10:00 am - Noon Year’s Eve
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian , 403 22nd Ave , Meridian
10:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A crash has been cleared on I-59 Southbound past Meehan Savoy Road (Exit 142) in Lauderdale County.
12:21PM on Dec 24: All lanes on I-59 South past Meehan Savoy Rd (Exit 142) in Lauderdale County are blocked due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Meridian. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newton
- Newton County Basketball: Cougars Pick Up W's at Scott Central (newtoncountyappeal.com)
- Newton County Board of Superviisors: Supervisors Approve Annual Bids in Special-Called Meeting (newtoncountyappeal.com)
- USD 373 to put $50 million bond before voters March 3, 2026 (hutchpost.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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