Updated: 6:44 PM An Alabama senator has introduced a bill to overhaul the tax system and replace it with a flat tax.

Updated: 5:41 PM One person was killed in an accident Monday in west Alabama.

Updated: 9:09 AM Even though part of the 2003 Arts in the Park was rained out, grants in the amount of $6,000 was raised for local arts projects.

Updated: 9:11 AM A Meridian hospital builds on a scholarship program it started 16 years ago.

Updated: 9:07 AM Members of Meridian's 186th Air National Guard Security team returned home amid a throng of supporters Monday.

Updated: 8:52 PM The search for a man who fell from a cruise ship into the Gulf of Mexico is now a recovery mission.

Updated: 8:45 PM Memorial service held for fallen officers.

Updated: 6:10 PM A controversy involving upkeep at a local cemetery is causing quite a stir.

Updated: 7:54 PM The mayor of the town of Marion discussed its present and future.

Updated: 7:28 PM The Magnolia Quilters warmed the Mississippi Welcome Center through display of its hobby.

Updated: 7:47 PM Six West Lauderdale High School students prepare for the International Science Fair.

Updated: 7:42 PM A $550 billion tax cut plan was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, over the objections of Democrats.

Updated: 6:43 PM It's been said that 'time can surely bring about a change.' One man says he's living proof that this is true.

Updated: 8:06 PM Voters in Marion will decide a seat on the board of aldermen in a runoff Tuesday, May 13.

Updated: 9:27 PM A hoax bomb threat interrupted classes Thursday at Northwest Junior High School.

Updated: 6:38 PM Eight years ago as part of a special series, we talked with several young gang members. William Perry McClendon was one of those. We recently caught up with him and talked about why he says he is living proof that "life can bring about a change!"

Updated: 9:25 PM The head of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus says he no longer opposes U.S. District Judge Charles Pickering's appeals court nomination.

Updated: 9:03 PM The Mississippi Department of Transportation brought its railroad safety public awareness campaign to Meridian Wednesday.

Updated: 8:37 PM The Mississippi Public Service Commission explained a new law that protects residents from telemarketers at a town hall meeting in Meridian.

Updated: 8:31 PM Several members of the Mississippi National Guard, based at Key Field, retirned home from duty tied to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Updated: 8:23 PM A grant was presented to Meridian's Regional Response Team for use in homeland security measures.

Updated: 3:29 PM An update to the drive-by shooting in Scott County.

Updated: 8:03 AM An Oct. 17 court date has been set for a case involving the death of a minister.

Updated: 11:08 PM A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a teenager Tuesday.

Updated: 7:59 PM A businessman became the newest member of the Meridian School Board Tuesday, but not without opposition.