Updated: 2:09 PM Members of Meridian's West Mount Moriah Baptist Church hosted what they call, 'Ministers in Music Concert' Sunday afternoon. The church's inspirational choir organized the event as a fundraiser. But they say the main focus is their worship.

Updated: 11:56 PM The video capturing the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors discussing issues in closed executive session that should be discussed in an open meeting has been released.

Updated: 7:10 PM Member of MeridianTeaParty.com hosted a 'Get Out the Vote' Rally Saturday afternoon. From 2 to 5p.m., community members and leaders filled Meridian's Dumont Plaza.

Updated: 7:13 PM Members of the Meridian-Lauderdale County NAACP meet Saturday in downtown Meridian to discuss specific concerns they have. Members say they are worried about the court system. They believe certain elements of the court system are corrupt.

Updated: 7:15 PM Local volunteers with the East Mississippi Animal Rescue are working with a big company in order to find friendly homes for pets.

Updated: 11:24 PM The 6th Annual Burning Tiki Man celebration is coming to Meridian Saturday, October 23rd.

Updated: 8:28 PM The United Way of East Mississippi had its annual Day of Caring Friday.

Updated: 10:35 AM Staff at Meridian's Temple Theater took visitors on a tour of the building, but with a spooky twist.

Updated: 7:26 PM A local organization has rolled up its sleeves at a downtown Meridian park.

Updated: 11:32 PM A play produced by Barry Bradford called, 'The Face in the Courthouse Window' will show next Sunday, October 24th and Monday, October 25th in Thomasville.

Updated: 11:32 PM In less than a week, the town of Thomasville will host the 7th Annual Kathryn Tucker Windham Ghost Walk. The event will be held on Saturday, October 23rd in downtown Thomasville.

Updated: 11:33 PM An author is currently on a twelve city book tour throughout Mississippi and Sunday she stopped in the city of Meridian.

Updated: 11:45 PM A Habitat for Humanity House Dedication Ceremony was held Sunday afternoon. the dedication was held in Meridian. Although all of the homes are special, this one is honoring a local man's life.

Updated: 11:42 PM Members of the Meridian Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and its mentor program, Meridian Kappa League, hosted a car wash Saturday morning. It will benefit L.O.V.E.'s Kitchen.

Updated: 10:58 AM Employees of New South Ford and local community members tried to raise thousands of dollars Saturday for a local high school. New South Ford hosted a 'Drive one for Your School' event Saturday from 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening.

Updated: 9:15 PM The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation held its business after hours event at Broadmoor Mart Thursday evening. It was a way to honor that strip mall, which was the first of its kind in the state.

Updated: 11:31 PM Crowds of people lined up Sunday at Meridian's Bonita Lakes Park to walk. They were walking in the 2010 Walk for Diabetes.

Updated: 11:10 PM Sunday was the 3rd Annual Meridian Donor Recognition Ceremony. All the family members of donors in the area came together to share their own memories.

Updated: 12:38 AM Saturday marked the second day of the popular event in west Alabama, Butler Fest. Each year, the two day event attracts thousands to the town of Butler, Alabama.

Updated: 11:57 PM The Hamasa Shriners presented a magic show at Meridian's Temple Theater. Dorian LaChance from Jackson provided the exciting magic. He specializes in street magic and classic stage shows for children of all ages.

Updated: 1:32 PM The Meridian Public School District hosted the 2010 MHSAA Region 3 Marching Band Festival.

Updated: 12:47 AM A new training facility in Kemper County will help locals get needed training to find jobs. County and state officials hope this will help the unemployed.

Updated: 7:28 PM Plans for Merry Meridian were announced today. There will be over 20 events this year, including new activities.

Updated: 7:40 PM The United Way of East Mississippi has reached the 20% mark in its effort to raise $900,000.

Updated: 7:18 PM Saturday marked Hickory Day. This is a tradition in the town that has been going on for more than 20 years. It's also a fundraiser for the Hickory Fire Department.