Meridian and Lauderdale County residents are invited to take part in improving their community Saturday, Nov. 14, by participating in a Keep America Beautiful community litter cleanup.
The event, which is being organized by Meridian’s Community Development department, will place volunteers at pre-established points throughout town. Sites include Merrehope, Highland Baptist Church, The Pentecostal Church of God, North Hills Shopping Center, the old Salvation Army building and 2526 Riverbirch Drive. Volunteers will spread out from the starting points collecting trash and other debris for disposal.
The city will provide volunteers with safety vests, trash bags and gloves to use during the event.
The cleanup effort will run from 8 a.m. to noon, with a lunch for volunteers at Dumont Plaza at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Craig Wilkes at 601-485-1998 or 917-664-7255. Residents can also contact Community Development Director Terrell Thompson at 601-480-4558 or one of the city’s code enforcement officers.