🌱 Patch AM: Which Meridian neighborhoods saw the latest arrests and crime reports?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Meridian neighborhoods saw the latest arrests and crime reports?
• How a Meridian childhood inspired a bold new vision of the South

Also on today's calendar: Meridian Livestock and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny, but chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 22 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 37.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Law Enforcement Reports for Dec. 13 (meridianstar.com) — Recent reports from the Meridian Police Department and Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department outline arrests and incidents from Dec. 9–11, including shoplifting, disorderly conduct, DUI charges, auto burglary and an armed robbery on Highway 19 South. Names of accused individuals are withheld, and all are presumed innocent, but the detailed locations give Meridian residents a clear picture of where recent criminal activity has occurred.
   

• Kennedy: Mississippi photographer documents the South (timesfreepress.com) — A Mississippi-born photographer who grew up sneaking Vogue magazines at the Piggly Wiggly in Meridian is turning her lens on everyday Southerners to challenge stereotypes. Now based in Chattanooga, she’s drawing on formative years at a Meridian church and local photo gigs to build a book of portraits and personal stories from across the South.
   

📸 Around Meridian

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Meridian

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Spirits of Christmas at Merrehope
  Merrehope, 905 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Meridian
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 22

• Meridian Livestock
  Meridian Stock Yards Inc , 10365 Old Hwy 80 W , Meridian
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Sensory Friendly Hours at MCM
  Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian , 403 22nd Ave , Meridian
  11:00 am

Monday December 29

• Meridian Livestock
  Meridian Stock Yards Inc , 10365 Old Hwy 80 W , Meridian
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• “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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Christmas Yoga at Merrehope
  Merrehope , 905 Martin Luther King Jr Dr , Meridian
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Monthly Lodge Meeting
  IAM&AW Local Lodge 18 , 6290 Marion Dr , Marion
  9:00 am
• Grinch Porch Party at Merrehope
  Merrehope , 905 Martin Luther King Jr Dr , Meridian
  1:00 pm
• Framing the Red
  Ducks Hideaway , 5161 Shiloh Vimville Rd , Meridian
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Sundays with Santa
  Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian , 403 22nd Ave , Meridian
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• 2025 Holiday FRAMILY Reunion & Homecoming
  Copeland Center , 2501 4th St , Meridian
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Meridian. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Meridian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Meridian here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newton

• FOR SALE: The Azalea – A Commercial Opportunity in the Heart of Newton (newtoncountyappeal.com)
• Faithfully Speaking: Mr. and Mrs. Troy Brand, Part 2 (newtoncountyappeal.com)
• Terry Irby Retiring After 65 Years in the Ministry (clarkecountytrib.com)

Philadelphia

• Lady Vikes shutout Neshoba Central 5-0 on the road (vicksburgnews.com)

Laurel

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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