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Meridian: Box Cars & Ballet

by Stephen McDill Published: September 24,2010

Tags: John McClure, Meridian, Riley Center, Sela Ward

MERIDIAN- MBJ-TV visits the Queen City and talks with veteran city planner and economic developer John McClure. [...]

The Man Behind the Curtain

by Stephen McDill Published: August 23,2010

Tags: fine arts, Mark Keenum, Marty Stuart, Meridian, Mississippi State University, Riley Center

MERIDIAN- MBJ-TV travels to Meridian for a behind-the-scenes look at the MSU Riley Center, a historic theater and fine arts complex. [...]

Landrum named to Board of Mental Health

by MBJ Staff Published: August 8,2010

Tags: Ellisville, J. Richard Barry, Meridian, Mississippi Board of Mental Health, Robert Landrum

J. Richard Barry of Meridian has been named chairperson for the Mississippi Board of Mental Health, and Robert Landrum of Ellisville was named vice chairperson. Barry is a partner in the law firm of Hammock, Barry, Thaggard and May, LLP. He received his law degree from the University of Mississippi. He is a member of [...] [...]

Building on a musical heritage

by Lynn Lofton Published: July 4,2010

Tags: getaways, Jimmie Rodgers, Meridian, meridianAdd new tag

The birthplace of country music only scratches the surface of the offerings in this town Billed as “A Better Longitude on Fun” because it sits on the 88 degree longitude line, the City of Meridian promises a good time to visitors looking for a getaway destination. Known as the birthplace of Jimmie Rodgers, the [...] [...]

Humphreys named chair of MHA board

by MBJ Staff Published: July 4,2010

Tags: Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian, Mississippi Hospital Association, Ray Humphreys

Ray Humphreys, president and CEO of Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, has been appointed chairman of the 2010-2011 Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) Board of Governors. Humphreys previously served as CEO of Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville from 2001 to April 2010 and COO and CEO of Wesley Medical Center in Hattiesburg from 1976 [...] [...]

Weidmann’s still cooking

by Wally Northway Published: June 13,2010

Tags: Charles Frazier, iconic downtown establishment, Meridian, Weidmann’s restaurant

Historic restaurant gets new life In late April, Meridian received some sad news — Weidmann’s restaurant had closed with no fanfare. It seemed an inglorious end to the iconic downtown establishment that had been entertaining patrons for 140 years. It was also a blow to Meridian’s downtown development plans. City officials said immediately after the [...] [...]

Charming visitors with a little bit of everything

by Becky Gillette Published: May 24,2010

Tags: 2010, Meetings Convention & Tourism, Meridian, Mississippi

Confidence seems to be growing that the economy is coming back, and that bodes well for Meridian’s outlook for tourism in the summer of 2010. “We are cautiously optimistic that we will again have a great summer,” said Suzy Johnson, executive director, Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau. “Our tourism indicators continue to reflect a positive [...] [...]

Luke named to College of Fellows

by MBJ Staff Published: May 2,2010

Tags: AIA, American Institute of Architects, College of Fellows, LPK Architects, Meridian, Robert Luke

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently elevated 134 architects to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made contributions of national significance to the profession. Robert Luke, AIA, of LPK Architects of Meridian was elected to receive this honor because, under Luke’s leadership as NCARB president, his consensus building [...] [...]

MSU alumni receive honors

by MBJ Staff Published: November 30,2009

Tags: Edith "Edy" Williams-Rhodes, HATTIESBURG, Lee D. Miller, Mary L. Hooper, Meridian, Miller Transporters Inc., Mississippi State University, Ridgeland, Rienzi, William J. "Billy" McCoy

Mississippi State University is giving special recognition to four of its graduates. Lee D. Miller of Ridgeland, a 1979 transportation graduate now serving as president of Jackson-based Miller Transporters Inc., is a new MSU Alumni Association Fellow in the College of Business. Sponsored and organized by the alumni association for the 20th year, the fellows [...] [...]

Gentiva purchases Magna

by MBJ Newswires Published: September 14,2009

Tags: Gentiva Health Services Inc., Meridian, Rush Health System, Rush Home Care Inc.

Meridian – Gentiva Health Services Inc., an Atlanta-based provider of comprehensive home health services, has completed its acquisition of Rush Home Care Inc. (d/b/a Magna Home Health). Rush Home Care is a part of the Rush Health System. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We extend a warm welcome to all Magna Home Health [...] [...]

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