Updated: 11:30 PM Many people will head to beaches and swimming areas for the first time of the season this weekend.

Posted: 11:39 AM The public is invited to the traditional wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Jimmie Rodgers.

Updated: 11:32 PM A new feasibility study for the proposed Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center found strong support from Meridian area leaders.

Updated: 10:49 AM Here's the list of talent competition winners from the 2013 Jimmie Rodgers Festival.

Updated: 10:50 AM Large crowds turned out for the third day of the Jimmie Rodgers Festival.

Updated: 2:43 PM Deana Day caught up with Vince Gill before his performance in Meridian to talk with him about his music.

Updated: 11:42 PM There's a full schedule of Jimmie Rodgers Festival events Saturday.

Updated: 11:01 PM Jimmie Rodgers' place in musical history was examined during a symposium Friday in Meridian.

Updated: 11:48 PM Classical Music filled the air Thursday night at a Meridian Church. The Ohio Northern Choir performed a free concert.

Updated: 11:12 PM Not even the rain could keep the show from going on!

Posted: 6:46 PM The 60th Anniversary Jimmie Rodgers Festival begins Thursday in Dumont Plaza.

Updated: 11:01 PM Following the recent death of its longtime director, Meridian Little Theatre now has a new leader at the helm.

Updated: 8:17 PM The Sucarnochee Revue returns to the Temple Theatre in Meridian June 7.

Updated: 7:45 PM The Meridian Symphony Orchestra got a boost in next year's budget, thanks to state lawmakers and taxpayers.

Updated: 7:00 PM The streets of downtown Meridian will be filled with music Saturday for the Music in May Festival.

Updated: 9:01 AM Rainy weather expected to last for several days has forced the cancellation of major events in the Meridian area.

Updated: 9:09 PM A local musician has ties to one of the most popular shows on TV.

Updated: 7:28 PM If you're one of the millions of people who never miss an episode of the hit show Duck Dynasty, you don't want to miss a special series from Newscenter 11's Jeff Burrowes.

Posted: 6:02 PM A Christian music festival is coming to downtown Meridian Saturday.

Posted: 10:34 AM George Jones died Friday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

Updated: 7:26 PM Meridian native Moe Bandy has been added to the lineup for the 2013 Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival.

Updated: 7:08 PM After inclement weather affected two concerts, Meridian Main Street hopes the final two shows will attract large crowds.

Posted: 5:12 PM All areas of Bonita Lakes will be closed all day Friday for maintenance.

Updated: 2:54 PM The Young Professionals of Meridian is sponsoring the 59Twenty Music Festival Saturday in downtown Meridian.

Posted: 6:19 PM Because of inclement weather expected Thursday, Main Street's After 5 Alive has been rescheduled.