Updated: 11:55 PM Elliott Yates of Philadelphia appeared on Wheel of Fortune Thursday night, and came away the big winner.

Updated: 11:37 PM The MSU-Riley Center announced the lineup for the second half of the 2010-2011 season.

Updated: 10:59 AM The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' new Jones County casino is set to open in four days.

Posted: 8:17 PM Philadelphia has something new to offer as entertainment for all ages.

Posted: 11:26 AM The latest Grammy nominations are bringing more recognition to entertainer Marty Stuart.

Updated: 5:19 PM A longstanding tradition of Christmas on the River is the presentation of a children's play.

Updated: 7:38 PM A highlight of Christmas on the River festivities is Christmas in the Canebrake, a tour of antebellum homes.

Updated: 10:14 AM Here's a list of events for Christmas on the River 2010.

Updated: 11:50 AM Christmas on the River starts Thursday. The most high-profile part is the Nautical Parade Saturday night, but there is more available than just that. A very special attraction arrived Wednesday.

Updated: 7:22 PM Downtown Meridian is officially ready for Christmas, as the large Christmas tree in Dumont Plaza has been lit.

Updated: 11:43 AM Grammy winner, Shelby Lynne, will perform at the MSU Riley Center Jan. 21, replacing the Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller show originally scheduled.

Updated: 7:03 PM Saturday was Newton's Whistle Stop Marketplace, a taste of the Holidays. The city took the opportunity to kick off the holiday season. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., customers had the chance to shop for unique, homemade items and sample quality food

Updated: 11:05 PM This year marsk the 42nd Annual Trees of Christmas at Merrehope and F.W. Williams homes.

Updated: 2:09 PM They were there to check out what items vendors had to offer at Christmas in the Highlands. A total of 70 vendors were there. Buyers and sellers say this is where unique gifts can be found with a good festive environment.

Updated: 1:51 PM Friday night was a big night for the Multi-County Community Service Agency and for several well known locals. Friday was Dancing Like the Stars, a fundraiser for the MCCSA.

Updated: 11:25 PM Employees at Bonita Lakes Mall kicked off the holiday season with the arrival of the big, jolly man, Santa Claus.

Posted: 5:10 PM Saturday was day one of the 26th Annual Homemakers Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. It was held at Meridian's Frank Cochran Center

Updated: 2:09 PM Members of Meridian's Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church hosted their Fall Food Festival.

Posted: 10:27 AM Jackson police say they've prepared an arrest warrant for TV personality Gary Collins for leaving the scene of a car accident.

Updated: 8:07 PM Legendary announcer for Wheel of Fortune, Charlie O'Donnell, has died at the age of 78.

Updated: 12:39 AM Trick or treaters swarmed the streets of Meridian Saturday night in hopes of finding as much candy as possible. Some of those trick or treaters filled the halls of Bonita Lakes Mall. No matter where they went, kids in costumes were on the same mission: gathering candy.

Updated: 12:39 AM The theater hosted the 'Halloween Midnite Spook Party'. This party was presented by the Watcher's Council Film Society.

Updated: 9:44 PM Meridian's Symphony Orchestra performed Saturday night at the MSU Riley Center.

Updated: 7:03 PM Saturday, a ceremony was held in Sepastopol unveiling the Leake County Revelers Country Music Trail Marker.

Posted: 6:55 PM A Mississippi Country Music Trail marker will be unveiled Saturday in Sebastopol, in honor of the Leake County Revelers.