July 2001
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July 4, 2001
By By Ed M. Odeven/Special to The Star July 2, 2001 PHOENIX Perhaps a shakeup will help turn around Jay Powell's shaky season. The 29-year-old Hou...
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By Staff July 4, 2001 The Meridian Police Department is investigating a one-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and...
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July 4, 2001
By Staff July 4, 2001 The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department is looking for the driver of a dual rear-wheel, red Ford pickup truck who is bel...
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July 3, 2001
By Staff From Staff Reports July 1, 2001 Former Meridian resident Kelly Jones has been named Miss Alabama 2001. The daughter of Jerry and Cynthia Jone...
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July 3, 2001
By Staff Construction codes are updated To the Editor: This is in response to the editorial dated Wednesday, June 27, 2001, "Time to Update Building C...
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July 3, 2001
By Staff July 3, 2001 Sale benefits Hope for Children The Hope for Children Guild will hold a "Gigantic Jumble Sale in the Gym" Friday and Saturday, f...
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