Updated: 8:49 PM Students at Meridian High got a break from class Wednesday, but the learning didn't stop. This is National Red Ribbon Week.

Updated: 8:48 PM A School of Cosmetology has been added to the program offerings at Meridian Community College.

Updated: 8:36 PM The Nov. 4 election for sheriff of Kemper County will proceed as scheduled. The trial over an election dispute has been delayed.

Updated: 8:26 PM Cuba police chief, Chris Vaughn, has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge.

Updated: 8:26 PM Gov. Ronnie Musgrove launches a statewide tour via 18 wheeler, while challenger Haley Barbour brings in some big names.

Updated: 7:57 PM The Mississippi Court of Appeals kicked out the sentence of a man convicted of murder and burglary in Jasper County.

Updated: 7:51 PM Philadelphia resident Kenny Bush, a member of the Mississippi School Board, has been recognized with a national award.

Updated: 7:49 PM The Meridian School Board has approved a plan to use special incentives to attract quality candidates.

Updated: 7:47 PM The board of supervisors decided not to hire an outside firm to do property appraisals.

Updated: 7:45 PM The University of Alabama campus police filed charges against an employee of Meridian High School.

Updated: 8:28 PM After a suspect allegedly fled law enforcement Monday, the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help to apprehend him.

Updated: 8:35 PM Clarke County residents meet to discuss their concerns about a rash of burglaries, robberies and assaults.

Updated: 8:26 PM After 65 years, a downtown Meridian merchant is planning to move to another location.

Updated: 7:49 PM Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center is one of the first in the state to implant a new device for heart failure patients.

Updated: 7:04 PM Cutbacks in Alabama's state budgets could affect schools up to nearly $200 million in 2004.

Updated: 7:02 PM The Mississippi Supreme Court has been asked to consider civil lawsuits brought against churches for alleged abuses by some members of the clergy.

Updated: 7:02 PM Today a judge ruled NBA star Kobe Bryant will have to stand trial for the sexual assault charge against him. In light of this, local law enforcement officials are warning residents about the penalties that such a charge can carry.

Updated: 7:52 PM The race for Lauderdale County superintendent is nearing the end with the Nov. 4 general election just over two weeks away.

Updated: 7:35 PM A college student allegedly placed bags of box cutters on two Southwest Airlines planes to expose gaps in aviation security.

Updated: 7:33 PM In a teleconference with Mississippi reporters, Sen. Trent Lott shared a word of advice for gubernatorial candidates.

Updated: 7:24 PM According to analysts, at least two out of every ten people you meet is affected by domestic violence.

Updated: 7:22 PM Newton County High School is one of ten in the nation involved in a study of how to get students better prepared for college.

Updated: 8:25 PM State Sen. Barbara Blackmon came to Meridian to discuss her jobs plan, but questions shifted to other topics.

Updated: 8:22 PM Flooding in April and since then has caused costly damage to both public and private property.

Updated: 8:19 PM Sheriff Billy Sollie crashed while biking on Thursday. He was training for a competition and wholeheartedly endorses bike helmets.