Mississippi’s July Festivals and Grief | Meridian Mississippi News

Meridian Mississippi News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

Mississippi’s July kicks off with the Choctaw Indian Fair, then dives into prehistoric fun and magic at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Library, while Meridian hosts its annual Picnic at the Park. Looking ahead, Merrehope gears up for “Trees of Christmas” in November. The community mourns the loss of radio icon Ken Rainey Senior. New state laws tackle youth gun violence and impose the death penalty for child sexual battery. Reconciliation Week honored victims of the Lockheed Martin shooting, and John Anderson takes the reins as new chair of the Mississippi Hospital Association. Listen in…