MERIDIAN, Miss. - The 'Run for the Wall' 3,000-mile biker event to honor veterans is returning full-strength after a two-year draught due to the pandemic. Bikers from all over the country are participating in the annual ride that honors all Veterans, prisoners of war and those still missing in action. Newton and Meridian are part of the Southern Route that will bring bikers to town May 23-24. Hundreds of bikers are riding the 3,000 miles from California to Washington, D.C., to bring attention to the cause. “It started in 2001, coming through Meridian, and it has been coming through every year except for the past two,” said event coordinator, David Kimbrell. There are three routes. Mississippi is on the Southern Route. The Veterans Appreciation Committee said it wants as many people as possible out supporting the riders. It’s scheduled to arrive in Meridian shortly before 5 p.m. Monday. You may follow the route at the Run for the Wall website. (Source: WTOK 05/20/22)
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