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DeSoto County and Meridian plan Halloween events amid rain forecast
Various communities in Mississippi are preparing for Halloween festivities. In DeSoto County, activities include trunk-or-treat events at Tanger Outlets Southaven and O’Brien Vision Center, Mid-South Monarchs hockey games at the Landers Center, and high school football matchups.
In Meridian and Lauderdale County, the Meridian Police Department is hosting a Spooktacular Trunk or Treat, while the city is organizing a Candy Crawl featuring carnival rides and a sensory-friendly space. Meridian Community College will hold a Candy Cruise, and the Bailey Haunted Firehouse will operate as a seasonal fundraiser.
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a forecast for DeSoto County indicating that while daytime weather may remain mostly cloudy, rain chances increase to 70 percent on Halloween night. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 7 p. m., which may impact outdoor trick-or-treating activities.
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DeSoto County · Meridian · Meridian Police Department · Mid-South Monarchs · National Weather Service
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] DeSoto County will host trunk-or-treat events at Tanger Outlets Southaven and O’Brien Vision Center.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Meridian Police Department is hosting a Spooktacular Trunk or Treat on October 29. meridianstar.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mid-South Monarchs will play the Columbus River Dragons at the Landers Center.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The City of Meridian is hosting an annual Candy Crawl on October 31. meridianstar.com