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Meridian City Council approves preparations for solar eclipse
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…