Updated: 7:46 AM A West Alabama man is being charged with two robberies in Demopolis.

Updated: 11:43 PM It's almost tax time, and this year is shaping up to be an historic one. The IRS is starting to accept returns at a later date. Also, filing taxes for 2012 could affect individuals' health care costs.

Updated: 9:49 PM Enrollment at Mississippi's community colleges is dropping. A new study from the Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama reveals that enrollment fell last fall at all but one of Mississippi's 15 community colleges. Adjustments to financial aid are being blamed.

Updated: 12:30 AM Despite recently released numbers which show a drop in some crimes, Meridian police are still advising the public to be vigilant. Meridian business owners are taking heed to the advice.

Updated: 11:24 PM A witness is expressing concerns about how police handled the investigation into an armed robbery late Tuesday in Meridian.

Updated: 11:23 PM A new initiative is helping to provide needed repairs for some houses in Lauderdale County.

Updated: 11:25 PM In an effort to attract more students, MSU Meridian is seeking approval to offer a unique bachelor's degree.

Updated: 12:20 AM Neighborhood Watch groups in Meridian are being credited with at least some of the decrease in crime.

Updated: 11:28 PM The new year could mean new growth for air service in Meridian.

Updated: 11:34 PM The holidays are generally busy travel periods, however, ridership is down at Meridian Regional Airport.

Updated: 11:26 PM A collaborative effort to tear down dilapidated houses in Meridian has come to an unexpected halt.

Updated: 12:10 AM A store near the state line is the latest site for an armed robbery.

Updated: 11:17 PM Even though Christmas is over, the giving season is not. Locals are being asked to help give the gift of life.

Updated: 11:19 PM Some holiday changes are paying off for local retailers.

Updated: 10:51 AM Investigators in Newton County are looking into a rash of recent break-ins.

Updated: 11:52 PM Efforts are being made to establish a medical corridor in Meridian.

Updated: 12:28 AM A building that has been vacant for many years in downtown Meridian is about to get a face-lift.

Updated: 10:55 AM An investigation is ongoing into an accident that has claimed two lives in west Alabama.

Updated: 12:02 AM Christmas is less than a week away and there are still some last minute holiday needs for one local charity.

Updated: 8:37 AM The cases of a mother and son in Wayne County accused in a murder are expected to go before a grand jury in June.

Updated: 8:00 AM The justice court office in Kemper County has reopened amid an investigation into alleged embezzlement.

Updated: 12:13 AM The latest numbers are being released for this year's local Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign.

Updated: 6:42 AM Bonds have been set for a mother and son charged with the death of their neighbor in Wayne County.

Updated: 6:26 AM Messages to a young girl on Facebook are being blamed for a murder in Wayne County.

Updated: 2:36 PM The Kemper County Justice Court office could reopen this week amid an embezzlement investigation.