In their kickoff to football season, the Meridian Parks and Rec invites you to watch Leatherheads, the 2008 film about the rise of pro football starring George Clooney, John Krasinski and Renee Zellwegar, as part of the Free Outdoor Movie Night at the John A. Lomax Amphitheater this Saturday, August 14.

Officer Woosley initiated a traffic stop in the 400 block of North Ave. G in Clifton on July 20, 2021, at 12:30 a.m.

-Dustin Rian Laine, of Longview, was arrested by Bosque County on July 30, 2021, for the possession of marijuana under two ounces. -Ashton Young, of Devine, was arrested by Bosque County on July 31, 2021, for the possession of marijuana less than two ounces and for a minor in possession of alcohol.

Every time there’s a medical advance, there’s a scammer waiting around the corner to exploit it. When genetic testing first became an important medical service, scammers targeted cancer screenings and medication metabolization (called pharmacogenetics).

The Lakeside Village VFD Ladies Auxiliary will hold a breakfast, bake sale and garage sale on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., but the bake sale and garage sale will be open until noon.

Meridian City Council met Monday evening to discuss the appointment of a new mayor after the passing of Mayor Johnnie Hauerland on July 24, 2021. “During the last election, Ryan was going to run for mayor, but when Johnnie stepped up and ran for mayor, Ryan didn’t want to run against Johnnie,” said Councilmember Jackye Hatley while discussing the appointment of a new mayor.

Johnnie E. Hauerland, Mayor of Meridian, quietly passed away on July 24, 2021, of COVID-19. His wife of 31 years, Sharon Hauerland was by his side when he passed away. He had been vaccinated against the virus but caught the variant due to his low immunity system.