Updated: 7:17 PM Administration with Meridian Public Schools hosted today the 2nd Annual Family Fun Day. This is a district initiative done through the Parent Resource Center. Staff say they do this every year so that parents are involved in their children's educations.

Updated: 7:17 PM October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With this disease impacting so many lives, community members in Meridian made sure to bring attention to the cause with a 5k run. The Queen City Race was held Saturday morning at Meridian's Dumont Plaza.

Updated: 11:57 PM Organizers are gearing up for the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi's annual Walk for Diabetes in Meridian.

Updated: 11:21 PM New, incoming members of Phi Sigma Beta attended their introduction ceremony.

Updated: 11:32 PM The second floor of the Clarke County Courthouse has been renovated. The public toured the building Sunday afternoon during an open house from 2-4p.m.

Updated: 2:09 PM The congregation of Meridian's Central United Methodist Church Sunday celebrated the church's 150th anniversary. Church members brought in this big anniversary with a church service earlier this morning. They also held a picnic at Highland Park in Meridian. The picnic started at 5p.m.

Updated: 11:46 PM Sunday was Founder's Day at L.O.V.E.'S Kitchen in Meridian. It was a day to recognize the help that the kitchen has offered for so long. It was also a chance to thank the volunteers that make it possible.

Updated: 6:59 PM Saturday friends and family gathered for the Clarke County Forestry and Wildlife Festival. The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the festival. It was held at Archusa Water Park in Quitman.

Updated: 7:21 PM Olive Garden restaurants around the nation gave a little back on this Labor Day.

Updated: 11:20 PM The Meridian High School Class of '85 is looking for the oldest living alumnus to recognize during homecoming festivities.

Updated: 10:58 AM Just about everyone has been touched by cancer. For this reason, officials with the American Cancer Society say fighting it is as important as ever.

Updated: 9:56 PM The United Way of East Mississippi named John Anderson and Jim Briggs chairmen of the 2010-2011 campaign.

Updated: 7:08 PM United Blood Services in Meridian is dealing with a unique problem that has impacted the area's blood supply.

Updated: 4:07 PM Nonprofit organizations may apply for advertising help at no charge through CreateAthon, beginning Wednesday.

Posted: 1:19 AM A big announcement was made Friday about an upcoming performance in Meridian.

Updated: 2:09 PM Meridian's Catholic community celebrate the feast of Pentecost Mass outside Sunday morning, on the west bank of Okatibbee Lake.

Updated: 11:08 AM Amanda Orozco, a graphic arts students at Meridian Community College, created the winning poster design for the Golden Wings Over Meridian Air Show.

Updated: 7:02 PM The Key Brothers Diamond Anniversary Air Show is coming up May 22-23 to Meridian's Key Brothers Aviation.

Posted: 10:23 AM Wesley House Community Center and the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department are sponsoring a Child Safety Fair Wednesday.

Updated: 11:37 PM A major air show celebrating the anniversary of an aviation milestone is coming to Meridian in May.

Updated: 7:23 PM This weekend brings a string of activities for east Mississippi residents and visitors to enjoy.

Updated: 7:52 PM Making more birthdays a priority for all is the theme for the Lauderdale County Relay for Life. 'Happy Birthday' is this year's victory song.

Updated: 7:22 PM The city of Meridian celebrated a milestone, its 150th birthday, Wednesday.

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

Posted: 2:52 PM Meridian Public Schools will have a community forum Monday, Feb. 8 at Frank Cochran Center.