Meridian Main Street is asking residents to lend a helping hand in cleaning up the streets of downtown Meridian. “We’re going to be cleaning up mainly 22nd Avenue, Dumont Plaza, by the courthouse by MSU Riley Center,” said Apryl Leggett, the administrative assistant with the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation. This Saturday, volunteers have the opportunity to keep Meridian beautiful by picking up trash and throwing it away. “We had the candy crawl, which was th

A new clinic where patients can receive oral health services has recently opened. “We do anything from wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, all the way to jaw reconstruction, facial trauma, oral pathology, TMJ, and sleep apnea.” Tuesday the EMBDC hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for East Mississippi Oral and Facial Surgery. Dr. Asif Lala, a maxillofacial surgeon, is the owner. Originally from Meridian, Lala left Georgia and came back home, looking for a family-friendly co

The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation is growing and therefore needed a bit more space. The organization has relocated to 22nd Avenue, right next to Weidmann’s. Tuesday was the ribbon cutting ceremony. “We moved in a couple of months ago but of course we wanted to do some painting, upgrading, and modifications to make it fully accessible. We’ve completed that and have opened up and want the community to come in,” said EMDBC Chairman Jeff McCoy. With two flo

Friday was all about who has the best golf swing. The EMBDC hosted its 21st annual golf classic, providing business professionals an opportunity to network. “This is just an opportunity that the EMBDC puts together for all of its members and some of its non-members to be able to come out and have a wonderful, relaxing day at Northwood Country Club,” said events coordinator Casey Holladay. Over 30 businesses participated in the event and competed for various prizes, including

A new business has opened its doors in Meridian. Tuesday the EMBDC held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the State Farm located at 5001 Poplar Springs Dr. “We’re excited to be here. I think God calls everybody to serve, and I feel called to serve Meridian,” said Ryan Lynch, the owner. A native of Madison, Miss, Lynch recently moved to Meridian with his wife, who’s from the area. With so many drivers on the road, he said insurance is needed more than ever. He invites resident

Parents looking to save a few bucks on back-to-school clothes and shoes can do so this Friday. Shoppers can buy qualifying items without paying a state sales tax. “This is a great opportunity to be able to save some money, but also get those items you need for the beginning of the school year,” said EMBDC Events Coordinator Casey Holladay. The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and ends at 12:00 midnight on Saturday. Tax-free items only include clothes and shoe

Youth in Meridian can now learn how to tumble and flip at Excel Gymnastics Academy. It's located in the Broadmoor Shopping Center on Poplar Springs Drive. “After several months of very hard work and lots of planning, we now have a facility with around 120 girls and boys,” Dixie Tibbetts, the co-owner and head coach. The center’s ribbon cutting ceremony was today. With summer just around the corner, there’s still space for those who wish to sign up. “We have students that st

The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and AT&T are using technology to promote economic development. The two announced today that three locations in Lauderdale County are now fiber ready. “The three parks we announced are the Industrial Park at I-20/59, the Kewanee Mega Site, and the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Industrial Park,” said AT&T Mississippi President, Mayo Flynt. He explained that the AT&T Fiber Ready designation will attract more businesses to the area

As way to help small businesses grow, the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation hosted a customer service seminar yesterday at Union Station. “I think it’s been great. There are a lot of takeaways that we can take back to our agency and help us all do a better job,” said Ann Marie Munn, CEO of Benefits Management Group. The purpose of yesterday’s workshop was to help small business leaders win customers and reduce the loss of sales. “There are three things that w

Meridian Day at Neshoba County Fair is around the corner, and the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation is ready to invite visitors to Meridian. “The Neshoba County Fair is a well-known tradition. They give us the opportunity to come over on the Wednesday of the fair week, and we get to show a little bit about what Meridian has going on and all the great things that we have happening,” said EMBDC Events Coordinator, Casey Holladay. The EMBDC will introduce reside

Over 60 businesses and non-profits showcased their products and services today at the Dulaney center during an annual business and community showcase hosted by the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation. The business and community showcase was held so the public could learn more information about the organizations that serve Meridian. “There’s several vendors that i really wasn’t aware what they did in the community, and I’ve actually gotten a little more insight.