Meridian Woman Admits to Embezzling Over $25,000 in Social Security Funds from Elderly Victims

JACKSON, Miss. – A woman from Meridian confessed to embezzling over $25,000 in Social Security payments slated for two elderly individuals, officials said Thursday. Taruars Santae Grace, 46, entered a guilty plea for her actions, which involved redirecting retirement funds from the Social Security Administration to personal bank accounts she managed. According to authorities, she admitted to knowingly spending the money for personal expenses. The scheme was uncovered, leading to her indictment by a federal …

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Community Mourns as Young Meridian Man Succumbs to Injuries Following Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 19

Meridian, Miss. – A tragic update follows the multi-vehicle collision on Highway 19 North as 19-year-old Jeremiah Ragsdale succumbed to his injuries late Friday evening at a Jackson hospital. Earlier, he had been airlifted from Meridian for specialized care after being critically injured in the accident last Wednesday. Ragsdale, a future 2024 graduate of Meridian High School, was remembered by family and friends as a vibrant and promising young adult. The local community and the …

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Family Calls for Justice Following Severe Assault on Student at Perry Meridian High School That Led to Hospitalization

Indianapolis, IN — A disturbing incident at Perry Meridian High School has left a student severely injured and hospitalized, sparking outrage and prompting demands from the family for immediate action against the culprits. The young victim, who remains unnamed for privacy, was reportedly subjected to a violent altercation during school hours, raising serious concerns about student safety and supervisory protocols on campus. The family described the ordeal as a “brutal attack” and expressed dissatisfaction with …

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Double Homicide Investigation Underway in Meridian: Police Seek Public Assistance

Meridian, Mississippi – The Meridian Police Department is urging the public to step forward with any information that may assist in solving a double homicide case. This call for cooperation comes after officers responded to a potential home invasion report on Thursday evening, where Miles Herrington, 97, and his wife, Ina Herrington, 94, were discovered deceased with multiple injuries. During a press conference held on Friday, Police Chief Deborah Naylor Young stated that the department’s …

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Killings surge in Idaho: Multiple deaths in three days, unsettling Meridian residents

Meridian, Idaho – Recent days have brought a wave of tragedy to Idaho, with a series of violent incidents resulting in multiple deaths, including some in the city of Meridian. Law enforcement officials are working diligently to piece together the events that led to these senseless acts of violence. In Meridian, a quiet community nestled in the heart of Idaho, residents were shocked to hear of the killings that occurred within their city limits. The …

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Double Murder-Suicide Shocks Meridian Neighborhood, Suspect at Large

MERIDIAN, Idaho – A quiet North Meridian neighborhood was the scene of a double murder on Sunday evening, after Meridian police responded to a domestic-related 9-1-1 call. Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea held a press conference the following morning, expressing condolences for the victims and their families. Two friends, 33-year-old Emily Works and 41-year-old Sarah Walmsley, were fatally shot at a home on North Cougar Way. The suspected gunman, identified as 33-year-old Clint Caleb Powers, fled …

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Explosion Injures Three at Meridian Magnesium Plant in Eaton Rapids

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. – A small explosion at the Meridian Magnesium plant on Thursday afternoon left three people injured, according to Mayor Pam Colestock. One person sustained burns while the other two were treated at Eaton Rapids Medical Center and released. The mayor was unsure of the injured employee’s status or where they were sent for further treatment. Mayor Colestock stated that there was no damage to the plant and that the fire was quickly …

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