Updated: 6:22 PM Modern medicine means that many more babies who are born very early and very small can now survive. And a new study has good news for the parents of "preemies."

Updated: 6:12 PM Mississippi's junior senator expressed optimism that a federal grant for new public housing may come Meridian's way.

Updated: 6:05 PM The transportation commissioner for Mississippi's central district wants another term. Dick Hall highlighted area projects at a news conference.

Updated: 10:13 AM The deadline to apply for tornado victims to apply for loans through the Small Business Administration is Feb. 24.

Updated: 6:57 PM A search by Meridian Police Department K-9 Units Wednesday found a presence of narcotics, but no actual drugs at a local school.

Updated: 6:56 PM The East Mississippi Drug Task Force arrested four suspects, after getting a telephone tip.

Updated: 6:13 PM The price of gasoline continues a sharp upward trend across the nation, including Mississippi and Alabama.

Updated: 5:53 PM A 16-year-old student died from stab wounds she received from a fellow student at Wilcox Central High School.

Updated: 5:44 PM Owida Roberts is the new acting principal for West End Elementary School.

Updated: 5:31 PM The Meridian Housing Authority is seeking an $18 million federal grant to rebuild at the Victory Village site.

Updated: 5:24 PM Sen. Barbara Blackmon of Canton is running for lieutenant governor rather than a fourth term in the state senate.

Updated: 3:49 PM An arrest has been made following a high-speed chase in West Alabama.

Updated: 6:53 PM During this time of year, many people are trying to get in shape. However, for some exercise is not just an option but instead a must!

Updated: 10:24 AM The Mississippi Army National Guard is now assigned to protect military aircraft around the state, including for the first time ever, Air Force aircraft and the 186th Air Refueling Wing at Key Field.

Updated: 6:43 PM Griffco Plastics had to close recently because the county alleges it is delinquent in tax payments.

Updated: 5:52 PM A Meridian public housing unit has been retired because of age. But with federal help, it may make a comeback.

Updated: 5:31 PM The March of Dimes announced a five-year campaign to reduce premature births.

Updated: 5:28 PM One business leader projects small growth in the economy this year, at least in part because of consumer debt.

Updated: 5:18 PM Top intelligence officials testified before a senate panel Tuesday in Washington.

Updated: 10:55 AM It has been a month since the hanging death of a Kemper County man and the autopsy results are still not available.

Updated: 10:52 AM Lauderdale County residents who try to cheat on car tag purchases could pay an even higher price on their property taxes.

Updated: 10:49 AM A bill passed by the state Senate would, if adopted, require five-year-olds registered for kindergarten to attend classes.

Updated: 10:54 AM Area schools still have many absences due to the flu and flu-like symptoms. Some schools had to close for a couple of days, but things are getting a little better.

Updated: 8:03 PM Law enforcement received a report Monday of a White male posing as an FBI agent.

Updated: 8:04 PM A bridge on Allen Swamp Road has been closed because of safety concerns.