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- Fair Hosts Only Sanctioned Horse Racing
One of the biggest, and most unusual, traditions of the Neshoba County Fair is horse racing.
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- Junior Miss Week Continues
Young ladies vying to be Mississippi's Junior Miss are putting in a grueling week in preparation for the Saturday finals.
- Our Town, Philadelphia: Neshoba County Fair
The Neshoba County Fair is a tradition that draws locals and others "back home" for "Mississippi's Giant House Party".
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- Tickets Available for New Season at MSU Riley Center
What has become the hottest ticket in town went on sale Monday in Meridian.
- Mississippi's Junior Miss Week!
Rehearsals kicked off Monday for this week's Mississippi's Junior Miss competition at the Temple Theater. Physical fitness is a key component.
- Symphony Moves to MSU Riley Center
The Meridian Symphony Orchestra will perform at the MSU Riley Center's main stage for the 2007-2008 season.
- Choctaw Indian Fair
The 58th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair is July 11-14. - Free Labor Day Show Coming to Bonita
Bonita Lakes Park will be rocking on Labor Day. "Rock at the Lakes" features Molly Hatchet, Kirsten Davies and Black Stone Cherry. - Riley Center Announces New Season
The MSU Riley Center has announced the performances scheduled for its 2007-2008 season.
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- Yolanda King Has Died
The oldest child of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Yolanda King, has died at 51.
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- Mississippi Musician Dies in Chicago
Blue harmonica player and Mississippi native Carey Bell died Sunday of heart failure.
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- Jimmie Rodgers' Blues Roots Memorialized
It is time for Jimmie Rodgers Days again. The festival kicked off with a Gospel show Thursday night.
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- Marker to Note Blues' Influence on Rodgers Music
A marker will be unveiled in May, commemorating the influence of blues on the music of Jimmie Rodgers.
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- JRMF Announces 2007 Events
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation has announced plans for the 2007 festival saluting "The Father of Country Music". - Roberts Shares From the Heart
ABC news anchor, Robin Roberts, is reflecting on her Mississippi roots in her new book and offering words of wisdom. - Smithsonian Exhibit Begins Saturday
Meridian is getting ready to celebrate roots music with help from the Smithsonian Institute. - Historic Temple Theatre Thriving
Officials say business is booming for one of Meridian's oldest historic landmarks. - West Lauderdale Student Wins Leahy Contest
A 15-year-old student at West Lauderdale, Nicole Boyd, has been chosen to dance on stage with the Canadian group, Leahy. - Sansone to Perform at Riley Center
The MSU Riley Center has attracted many popular touring acts this season. Meridian's own Pat Sansone will be one of them. - Sansone Returning to His Roots
The Autumn Defense will perform Sunday in Meridian, and it's a homecoming for a member of the band. - Theater Showcases "Beauty and the Beast"
"Beauty and the Beast" is being presented by the Newton Theater Company, to public audiences and school children. - Musician Donates CD Sales to Katrina Victims
The son of U.S. Sen. Trent Lott is using his musical talents to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. - Actor-Writer Shares Life Lessons
Emmy-nominated actor, John Amos, performed his one-man show at the MSU Riley Center, but not before having a frank talk with Meridian High School students. - Benefit for United Way
A concert by Alexis Pomierski in January who will benefit The United Way of East Mississippi. - Church Continues Long Tradition
Highland Baptist Church begins its annual tradition of "The Singing Christmas Tree" Thursday night. - Peavey, Bice Support Afterschool Programs
Lights On Afterschool and Peavey Electronics hosted a rally and the first "Afterschool (Not) Idle" talent competition Tuesday at the MSU Riley Center. - Afterschool Rally, Contest Debuts
Afterschool (Not) Idle will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the MSU Riley Center, with 2005 American Idol runner-up, Bo Bice, as one of the judges. - Trees of Christmas Focuses on Stories
The Trees of Christmas is set for Nov. 24 through Dec. 30 at Meridian's historic Merrehope and the F. W Williams house. - Wheel of Fortune Comes to Tunica
Would you like to be a contestant on the popular game show, Wheel of Fortune? - MLT Play Held Over
Due to popular demand, the Meridian Little Theatre production of "Beauty and the Beast" will have an additional performance. - American Idol Returns to Birmingham
Simon, Randy and Paula will have their own opportunity to see why Birmingham area singers fare so well on "American Idol." - Studdard to Take Temple Stage
An American Idol is coming to Meridian for a benefit concert at the Temple Theatre. - Realizing a Dream: A Look Back
What many have called a dream is now reality in Meridian's downtown, the opening of the MSU Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts. - Neville to Replace Ronstadt
The inaugural concert at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian will feature Aaron Neville, after Linda Ronstadt canceled due to illness. - Change Is in the Air
Some major changes in Meridian's radio landscape have allowed one of this area's most popular deejay teams to reunite. - Historic Choctaw Fair Underway
Mississippi heritage comes alive this week in east Mississippi with the 57th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair. - Trio Invited to Dollywood
A singing group from Meridian will soon take the stage at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. - Fair Set This Week
The 57th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair will bring star entertainment to Neshoba County, along with the celebration of Indian culture. - Tickets on Sale for Riley Center Gala
People lined up early to snag tickets to the MSU Riley Center Gala, featuring a concert by Linda Ronstadt. - Opening Set for Riley Center
A grand opening for the MSU Riley Center will include a black-tie gala and special artist performance. - Big Finale Waiting for JRMF
An exciting show by Travis Tritt comes to the Lauderdale County Agricenter on Saturday, the finale of the 2006 Jimmie Rodgers Festival. - JRMF Concert Set for Saturday
The Jimmie Rodgers Festival will finish its 2006 series of events with a concert May 27 at 7 p.m. at the Lauderdale County Agricenter. - Get Ready for Jimmie Rodgers Days
The annual Jimmie Rodgers Country Music Talent Contest, barbecue cook-off, Pickin' in the Park, and recording artist Jeff Bates are part of 2006 "Jimmie Rodgers Days." - Arts in the Park Finds New Home
For the first time in the history of Arts in the Park, it won't take place in Highland Park. - Jimmie Rodgers Festival Events Announced
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation announced its 2006 schedule Thursday, including major headliner Travis Tritt. - Voter Turnout
Tuesday is Election Day and as expected it appears we will join the nation and break a record in voter turnout. - Garden Vandalism
Established four years ago, a local community garden has become the frequent victim of vandals, and caretakers say they want it to stop. - Top Ten Movies This Week
Did you see this week's box office top money maker? - At the Movies: American Wedding
Leaving joy at the altar. - At the Movies: Bad Boys II
"Producer Bruckheimer and director Bay have sunk to a new low for irresponsible, inhuman violence, dragging Will Smith and Martin Lawrence along for a ghastly, deafening display of bloodshed."
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