Updated: 11:27 PM A legend in country music will be honored permanently by the state of Mississippi.

Updated: 7:03 PM The latest marker on Mississippi's Country Music Trail will be unveiled later this week in Neshoba County.

Updated: 11:14 PM With the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival less than two months away, the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation announced more details about performances associated with the annual salute to 'The Father of County Music'.

Posted: 6:56 PM Entertainment for the 2012 Neshoba County Fair, July 31-Aug. 3, has been announced.

Updated: 11:38 PM Connie Smith, well known in country music and as an honorary Mississippian, is now a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Posted: 5:48 PM Officials with the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation announced a new project for the Jimmie Rodgers Festival.

Updated: 9:52 PM A measure has been approved that could encourage filmmakers to utilize Lauderdale County and east Mississippi.

Updated: 8:16 PM "Sondheim in the City", written by Meridian native Maryann Kyle, will be presented Mar. 3 at the Temple Theatre.

Updated: 10:58 PM The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation is inviting you to mark your calendars for the 2012 Jimmie Rodgers Festival.

Updated: 11:36 PM Marty Stuart is not just an entertainer, but a songwriter, country historian, and according to his wife, a genius as well.

Updated: 11:40 PM Philadelphia native, Marty Stuart, grew up listening to country music and wanting to be a part of that world.

Updated: 11:29 PM Country star Marty Stuart is the focus of a special series on Newscenter 11 this week.

Updated: 10:18 PM The star of Jefferson Performing Arts Society's production of Hairspray is Michelle Dowdy, who also starred in the musical on Broadway.

Updated: 11:14 PM The music of a local worship pastor is included on a Christmas album launched by Jesus Daily Music Group.

Updated: 7:22 PM First Assembly of God in Meridian will take people back to the very first Christmas this weekend.

Updated: 7:27 PM Students from Meridian High School shared the Christmas spirit, caroling at downtown businesses.

Updated: 4:32 PM The Young Professionals of Meridian's 59Twenty Music Festival raised over $3,000 for Care Lodge.

Posted: 11:41 AM The Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau will place a life-size Elvis Presley statue in front of City Hall.

Updated: 8:22 PM A load of Merry Meridian activities dominated the weekend, thanks to volunteers.

Updated: 8:22 PM The International Singing Brakeman Association, TISBA, will sponsor its annual Christmas party later this month, with something special for aspiring guitarists.

Updated: 11:46 PM Demopolis, Ala., is celebrating its 40th Annual Christmas on the River.

Updated: 5:14 PM The NJCAA National Championship Game between East Mississippi Community College and Arizona Western will air on MyTOK2.

Posted: 11:53 AM The 27th edition of The Singing Christmas Tree will be presented at Highland Baptist Church in Meridian Dec. 8-11.

Updated: 7:04 PM Evangel Temple Church announced that Michael W. Smith, winner of multiple Dove and Grammy music awards, will perform there Mar. 15, 2012.

Updated: 7:05 PM The 43rd Annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope and the F.W. Williams House is once again featuring a magical display.