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Meridian Mississippi News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Meridian’s mental health spotlight shines bright with the Lean on Me Jubilee, while the Salvation Army launches its 2026 Army of Hope campaign and a 24-Hour Giving event supports local nonprofits. First responders roll out for the Touch-A-Truck event, and Meridian Community College’s guitar ensemble brings music to the library. But serious news looms: Meridian PD investigates two recent fatal shootings, including the seventh homicide of the year tied to Tasia Fortune’s death. Across Mississippi, a West Jackson murder suspect denies charges, a Hattiesburg man faces new accusations, and…