Mississippi’s Latest: Music, Crime, and Culture | Meridian Mississippi News

Meridian Mississippi News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Mississippi’s buzzing with big music events, chess tournaments, and art classes — but also serious incidents and a major FBI win. The Beatles tribute band ‘Yesterday’ and country star Lainey Wilson are hitting Philadelphia this August. Scott County’s chess club is gearing up for a tournament, while Meridian’s MSU Riley Center brings “The Snowy Day” to life in October and the Meridian Museum of Art launches after-school art classes in 2026. Tragically, two deaths from car crashes, a deadly vehicle dispute in Clarke County, and a shooting in Meridian have shaken communities. Yet, justice…