2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (567+ words) Published 12:47 pm Friday, March 27, 2026 By Brandon Shields | For the Meridian Star PELAHATCHIE " Lamar gets a key series win, but it came down to the end. Behind two big innings along with the hitting of Jackson Whitcomb the Raiders held off…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (774+ words) Published 2:56 pm Monday, March 23, 2026 By Robert Blankenship | Meridian Star With the clock ticking toward a rapid inaugural season, the Meridian Blues turned to a familiar name in professional baseball to lead the franchise into its first chapter. During a Thursday…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (173+ words) Published 9:28 am Thursday, March 12, 2026 GOODMAN " The visiting Lions of East Mississippi Community College flipped the score during Tuesday's MACCC baseball opener at Holmes by claiming a 10-8 nightcap win to earn a doubleheader split with the Bulldogs. Holmes prevailed over EMCC…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (747+ words) Published 10:03 am Monday, February 23, 2026 As his prep days dwindle to an end and senior Ross Gomez's time at Southeast Lauderdale High School comes to an end, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Serving as co-captain of the boys' soccer team…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (590+ words) Published 5:23 am Saturday, February 14, 2026 Attention-grabbing plans for a return to minor league baseball in our community, with a Meridian Blues mascot reflecting music heritage, are stirring fresh optimism about economic development and devotion to sports. As Marion Mayor Larry Gill,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (362+ words) Published 9:49 am Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Chipper Jones" visit to Meridian Community College centered on baseball, education, and community support, as fans gathered for Legends of the Game: A Night with Chipper Jones, a fundraiser benefiting MCC Baseball. Jones, a Baseball Hall…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (538+ words) Published 1:30 pm Monday, February 9, 2026 The Meridian Blues of the Mid America League announced Monday Larry Gill will serve as a partner and inaugural general manager of the franchise. A Meridian native, Gill brings strong local roots, professional experience, and a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (500+ words) Published 4:10 am Thursday, February 5, 2026 Meridian High School athletics entered into a new era Wednesday as community leaders and school officials cut the ribbon on a new multipurpose baseball and softball field on the school's campus. Meridian Public School District Athletic…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (263+ words) Published 1:34 pm Tuesday, February 3, 2026 SCOOBA " With five scheduled home doubleheaders during the month of February, East Mississippi Community College's 2026 softball season is slated to get started with a home twin bill against Marion Military Institute Tuesday on the Scooba campus....

2+ mon, 18+ min ago  (466+ words) Published 3:05 pm Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Over time, successful teams have learned one key lesson: winning usually comes with a history of repetition. That's the lesson being learned by the West Lauderdale High School baseball team. During the previous seven years since…...