Meridian, MS

Downtown Properties has renovated historic buildings along Front Street into condominiums and apartments in downtown Meridian, Mississippi. Meridian, which was established in 1860, has its own unique personality with a mix of recently renovated historical buildings, old family businesses and new shops as well as residential buildings and green spaces.

A gazebo stands in the center of Highland Park in Meridian, Mississippi. Highland park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum and the Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building.

A colorfully painted carousel horse, which is part of the "Around Town Carousels Abound" program, stands along the sidewalk in downtown Meridian, Mississippi. Around Town Carousels Abound is a public arts project of 62 carousel horses.

Planet playground is a children's playground located in the Northeast Sports Complex in Meridian, Mississippi. A 10,000-square-foot playground built totally by volunteers.

Historic homes, including this home in the Merehope Historic District, are scattered throughout different neighborhood historic districts in Meridian, Mississippi.

Artist Karen Rooney paints a picture in the front window of the new Meridian Artists' Co-op & Gallery in downtown Meridian, Mississippi.

The student musical group, The Dimensions, practice for a performance at Meridian Community College in Meridian, Mississippi.

A golf ball is teed up early in the morning at Northwood Country Club golf course in Meridian, Mississippi.

The Appetizer Sampler is described as "generous portions of crabmeat wontons, cajun nachos and stuffed mushrooms," at Crescent City Grill in Meridian, Mississippi.

The exterior of Meridian Community College in Meridian, Mississippi. Mississippi State University, Meridian Campus and Meridian Community College offer excellent higher education opportunities. Mississippi State is expanding its presence and increasing the number of degree choices. Meridian Community College offers free tuition for students who keep their grades up.

The Poplar Springs Road Historic District is lined with historic homes dating back to the early 1900's in Meridian, Mississippi. The historic district was featured in This Old House Magazine as the best place to buy an old house.

Dorothy Hagwood owns the Causeyville General Store located in Causeyville, Mississippi. The store was originally set up as a trading post with the Choctaw Indians and is now a National Historic Landmark.

Debra Williamson, right, and Karen Rooney arrange artwork at the new Meridian Artists' Co-op & Gallery in downtown Meridian, Mississippi. There are many cultural opportunities for Meridian residents to enjoy.

Pedestrians walk past a painted carousel horse in downtown Meridian, MS. Meridian, which was established in 1860, has its own unique personality with a mix of historical buildings, family businesses and shops.

A jogger gets some exercise as the sun sets at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, Mississippi.

Residents enjoy the outdoors while playing on the playground equipment at Highland Park in Meridian, Mississippi.

MSU, Meridian Campus and Meridian Community College offer excellent higher education opportunities. Mississippi State is expanding its presence and increasing the number of degree choices. Meridian Community College offers free tuition for students who keep their grades up.

A golf ball is teed up early in the morning at Northwood Country Club golf course in Meridian, Mississippi.

Julie Moritz, left, helps a customer at Cater's Market in North Meridian, Mississippi. Meridian, which was established in 1860, has it's own unique personality with a mix of recently renovated historical buildings, old family businesses and new shops as well as residential buildings and green spaces.

Artist Karen Rooney paints a picture in the front window of the new Meridian Artists' Co-op & Gallery in downtown Meridian, Mississippi. There are many cultural opportunities including the symphony, an art museum, galleries and theaters for Meridian residents to enjoy.

The Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center is located in downtown Meridian, Mississippi. Four hospitals are connected to a network of clinics and specialty care centers to ensure the good health of Meridian’s residents.

The Crescent City Seafood Sampler is described on the menu as "Fried Oysters, Jumbo Fried Shrimp, Grilled Catch of the Day, Blackened Shrimp Pie and a Crab Cake served with dirty rice," at Crescent City Grill in Meridian, Mississippi. The spiciness of Cajun is served in many area restaurants, as is the simplicity of “real” food that ranges from barbecue to fried chicken to fresh vegetables.

The Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center is located in downtown Meridian, Mississippi. Four hospitals are connected to a network of clinics and specialty care centers to ensure the good health of Meridian’s residents.

A jogger gets some exercise as the sun sets at Bonita Lakes Park in Meridian, Mississippi.

The interior of the Theatre at The Mississippi State University Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts in Meridian, Mississippi. The center, which was formerly called the Grand Opera House, was built in 1889 and recently renovated in 2006.

The Jimmie Rodgers Museum displays the original guitar of "The Singing Brakeman" and other memorabilia of his life and career.

The Naval Air Station Meridian is one of the Navy's two jet strike pilot training basis.