Updated: 5:33 PM One of the few remaining original copies of the Declaration of Independence made a stop at the University of Mississippi.

Updated: 2:25 PM The 2002 Toython, to help provide gifts to needy children in the Meridian-area, will be Friday and Saturday at Super Wal-Mart.

Posted: 6:38 PM In light of a recent accident, local officials are reminding the public about the importance of bus safety.

Updated: 6:30 PM A suspect has been charged with rape after the alleged victim sought help at a hospital.

Updated: 6:19 PM A child waiting for the school bus apparently ran into traffic on Highway 80 Wednesday morning.

Updated: 6:07 PM Citizens Against Annexation met with its attorney and others to voice concerns over expansion sought by the city of Meridian.

Updated: 5:45 PM The U.S. Marine Corps and Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department ask parade watchers to bring a new toy for needy children to the parade Thursday.

Updated: 5:28 PM Oakland Heights Elementary School celebrated veterans Wednesday with a special program.

Updated: 6:25 PM Federal funding for election reform could soon be coming to Mississippi.

Updated: 9:41 AM Congressman-elect Artur Davis, of Alabama's 7th District, talked about plans for economic development Tuesday.

Updated: 9:45 AM In an attempt to raise cash, WorldCom has put about two-dozen properties up for sale, from two office buildings in Washington to cellular tower sites in Texas.

Updated: 9:35 AM A sinkhole in the mayor's backyard is his problem, not the city's, according to the Meridian City Council. The panel heard about that and other problems at Tuesday's meeting.

Updated: 7:08 PM Roadway Express shares information about over-the-road rigs with law enforcement, to help them better patrol roads and be better prepared for possible terrorism.

Updated: 6:05 PM Gov. Ronnie Musgrove Tuesday signed into law sweeping changes to Mississippi's civil justice laws.

Updated: 5:46 PM A longtime member of the Mississippi Democratic Party from Meridian, City Councilwoman Mary Perry, reacted to Lt. Gov. Amy Tuck's party switch.

Updated: 10:34 AM A joint city-county cleanup effort, and its funding, was discussed by the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors.

Updated: 10:30 AM Business continues to thrive in Meridian's North Hills Street shopping district.

Updated: 10:29 AM The director of Meridian's only totally private-pay nursing home addresses the issue of long-term care.

Updated: 7:23 PM An early afternoon fire heavily damages a Meridian appliance repair shop.

Updated: 7:27 PM Lt. Governor Amy Tuck did the expected Monday. She announced she was switching her party affiliation from the Democrats to the Republicans.

Updated: 5:14 PM The holiday shopping season kicked off to a solid start over the Thanksgiving weekend as retailers lured consumers with discounts and specials on televisions, DVD players and other popular gifts.

Updated: 12:46 PM Ronnie Shows is thinking of running against Amy Tuck for Lt. Governor.

Updated: 12:47 PM The Mississippi site being looked at by Toyota doesn't have one thing the automaker wants.

Updated: 12:49 PM The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Even with a sluggish economy, local shoppers were out in force.

Updated: 12:52 PM The holiday season is the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service. Preparing your packages properly will help get them delivered more promptly.