Data center company plans to invest $10 billion in Meridian
‘For far too long, Meridian has been the bride’s maid when it came to economic development. I’m proud that our political, business, and community leaders were able to work together to help welcome this incredible investment.’ — Sen. Jeff Tate
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On this day in 1966, Vernon Dahmer Sr. suffered fatal injuries defending his family from a KKK attack at their home near Hattiesburg
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