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Mississippi lawmakers are considering whether school districts should be banned from starting the academic year before Sept. 1.

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Shelby Releases Holds on Obama Nominees

Last Updated: 10:28 AM 02/09/10
Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama says he will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government Obama appointees.

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Two Die in Afternoon Wreck

Last Updated: 7:37 PM 02/08/10
Two people were killed and two others injured in a wreck late Monday afternoon in Lauderdale County.

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Martin Laid to Rest

Last Updated: 11:01 PM 02/08/10
A final farewell was offered Monday to Phillip Martin, the longtime former chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

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Meridian Reaches Sesquicentennial

Last Updated: 6:58 PM 02/08/10
The city of Meridian will celebrate a major milestone, 150 years of history, this week.

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	Governor Poised to Sign 'Meth' Bill 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:15 PM 02/08/10 - For years the pharmacist has been the gate keeper when it comes to regulating who buys pseudoephedrine cold products. It will likely next be physicians. (Full Story)
	Partnership Spreads Safety Message 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:13 PM 02/08/10 - There is a new partnership between the American Red Cross Key Chapter, the Meridian Fire Department and Citizens National Bank. (Full Story)
	Series to Focus on DUIs 2 Comments Last Updated: 4:23 PM 02/08/10 - Newscenter 11 begins a three-part series Tuesday, taking a behind-the-scenes look at apprehending drunk drivers, along with surprising information about what constitutes impairment. (Full Story)
	Saints Gear Popular Items 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:08 PM 02/08/10 - Stores are selling Saints gear quickly, as more comes in to celebrate the franchise's first Super Bowl win. (Full Story)
	McGlowan Enters GOP Race in North Mississippi 0 Comments Last Updated: 3:37 PM 02/08/10 - Conservative author and TV commentator Angela McGlowan is seeking the Republican nomination in Mississippi's first congressional district. (Full Story)
	Michael Chosen Teacher of the Year 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:11 PM 02/08/10 - The Meridian School District's Teacher of the Year is Liz G. Michael, an English teacher at Meridian High School's ninth grade. (Full Story)
	AT&T Reaches Tentative Contract 0 Comments Last Updated: 12:30 PM 02/08/10 - AT&T Inc. reached a tentative agreement with a union representing about 30,000 workers in the Southeast, the company said Monday. (Full Story)
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Saints Gear Popular Items
Stores are selling Saints gear quickly, as more comes in to celebrate the franchise's first Super Bowl win.
Prep Playoffs Begin
Here's complete brackets for division tournaments this week across the state
Saints Fans Celebrate
New Orleans Saints fans celebrate the team's first Super Bowl title
Local Super Bowl Celebrations
Fans around town took in the Super Bowl Sunday
Saints Win the Super Bowl
The New Orleans Saints have won their first Super Bowl in franchise history
Ole Miss Women Win in 3 OTs
The Lady Rebs completed a season sweep of LSU Sunday
Jackson State Takes Down Alcorn
The Tigers extended the Braves losing streak on Saturday
Ole Miss Completes Huge Comeback
The Rebs outscored Alabama by 27 in the 2nd half Saturday
4A Boys Soccer Championship
The West Lauderdale soccer team's season ended in the state title game Saturday

Heart Smart Health Fair Tuesday
A big event Tuesday at the MSU Riley Center aims to keep your heart healthy.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
Harmony Water Association #2 in Clarke County has lifted its precautionary boil water notice.
Workshop Highlights Depression in Men
A workshop on the subject of depression in men was held Wednesday at MSU Meridian.
'Scale Back Alabama' Launched
'Scale Back Alabama' is beginning its second year of fighting the battle of the bulge, and reducing health problems, together.
Swine Flu Claims 22nd Victim in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Health reports 22 deaths related to H1N1 so far this year.
Boil Water Notice Issued
A boil water notice has been issued for Russell Utilities in Lauderdale County.
Health Awareness Stressed
The Mississippi Department of Health is urging residents to take charge of their own health.
Council Has No-Smoking Ordinance on Agenda
Five years after a smoking ban in public places in Meridian was defeated through a mayoral veto, some members of the Meridian City Council say they it can be revived.
Texting Added to Mental Health Help Line
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has added anonymous texting and e-mail to its mental health and suicide help line.

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Police: Man tries to buy crack with credit card
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