I flew, too.
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4/27/2015
Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related behaviors, but those residents I know are apprehensive about trends that are very obvious. In another general area beginning just north of where I lived until recently, the situation is mixed. Older people I know are nervous about--again--the obvious trend that they now can experience up close regularly. Many Meridian people are proud of their historic district with beautiful old homes; some of them are still well maintained. I lived in a smaller home just off the main drag there. Beginning in April 2012, I started sleeping in the fireplace because of a certain type foot- and vehicle traffic, screams, drug and gun dealing, etc. 80 feet from my front door until 3 a.m. Deals went down, even in my back yard, pistol shots included. Finally, I was able to move 15 miles out of town. It was wrenching, but being broke and missing my beloved little home are better than feeling a little safe only when a pistol is handy at all times. The county has its problems but to me, it is paradise that might last at least a few years.
Brenda | Collinsville, MS