Even though he was happy as Starkville High School’s athletic director, the pull of home was too much for Trussell to turn down, and Thursday afternoon, he was introduced as Meridian’s AD in the high school’s multipurpose building. Things that need to be tweaked, we’ll tweak and move forward. Dr. Wade Ricks, Dr. David Sellers, and Hal Bates officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral …, Memorial visitation for Mr. Francis C. "Frank" Norman Jr. will be Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, from 3-5 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home. While students are involved in our programs, we will assist them in learning valuable lessons through sports to grow not only in the game but in life. Winds light and variable. Our directors, athletes, coaches, and staff appreciate your attendance and support of each team. We offer a wide variety of extracurricular athletic activities and our coaches and staff are committed to developing a well-rounded student-athlete. A Southern Miss and Jackson State graduate, Trussell previously served as executive director of student services and activities for the Hattiesburg Public School District and, most recently, as athletic director for the Starkville school district. MERIDIAN, Miss. Over the past several years, Faulkner has turned the Meridian girls into an MHSAA Class 6A contender, and she said having a supportive AD is instrumental in maintaining a strong sports program. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Meridian schools propose phase 3 of return plan, U.S. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Kimberly Kendrick, Human Resource Director, 1019 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301, (601) 482-6499, kkendrick@mpsdk12.net. Cheyenne Trussell introduced as Meridian High School's new athletic director, By Drew Kerekes All 20 MHS Varsity Sports receive Scholarly honors from MHSAA. Of course, I still have a lot of family and friends here, so that makes all the difference.”. “I think it’s really important,” Douglass said. Like Trussell, Douglass is a graduate of Meridian and said having someone as AD from the Queen City is a big plus since it’s such an important leadership position. We offer a wide variety of extracurricular athletic activities and our coaches and staff are committed to developing a well-rounded student-athlete. “If you’re a true Wildcat, you’re always a Wildcat.”, Funeral services for Mr. Billy Allen will begin at 12 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at Collinsville First Baptist Church with the Revs. Now that he’s been hired, Trussell said he’s eager to make a positive impact with the school he loves. dkerekes@themeridianstar.com, ROGERS, Ellen Jun 18, 1950 - Sep 23, 2020, NORMAN, JR., Francis May 22, 1951 - Sep 24, 2020, MCDONALD, Stephen Nov 15, 1961 - Sep 21, 2020, BUCHANAN, Anthony Dec 23, 1970 - Sep 20, 2020, Navy veteran found shot in Toomsuba described as humble, kind, devoted to family, Body found in Meridian Sept. 3 identified.