There's one or two places around here, but not much for the 'social' life unless you hit Tuscaloosa. It's college and a great time, did it several weekends. Nashville is a little bit more of a hike but worth it as well. Amtrak has a train down to N'awlins for 34 bucks.. Leaves at night and returns at 7AM, take a nap and ,errrr, find a place (read excellent social skills) / bar to stay at until your train arrives (ultimate escape excuse, minus leaving your arm in N.O.). Basically, it sucks in Meridian but there grows a certain charm of disgust after living here for awhile.
Decent Bars:
Weidmann's : Hit or miss
Echo Lounge: No chicks, bar hall with two pool tables and dirty looks
Crescent City: 'Cause there's nothing else to do
Your Place: Hahahahahahahahahahaa
The restaurants are slowly improving, get your haircut at the squadron to learn more...