Eclipsing the future

Meridian City Council approves preparations for solar eclipse
  • Nathan Diebenow | Meridian Tribune Outside the Meridian Senior Center stands a sign notifying residents and visitors of the Meridian Economic Development Corporation's meetings.
    Nathan Diebenow | Meridian Tribune Outside the Meridian Senior Center stands a sign notifying residents and visitors of the Meridian Economic Development Corporation's meetings.
The Meridian City Council during its regular meeting on Monday, March 11, approved hiring a temporary police officer for the upcoming total solar eclipse.With funds taken from the hotel-motel tax revenue account, the council allocated up to $3,500 to contract with an officer to cover traffic control duties.The officer’s contract will be for four days prior to the eclipse, including the day of the…

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