Updated: 10:21 AM The local chapter of the NAACP will have a new president, Walter Patton. Longtime leader, Obie Clark, is not seeking another term.

Updated: 10:23 AM The trial of Marion vs. Meridian over the rate charged for sewage treatment ended Wednesday.

Updated: 5:31 PM Plans for the 2003 version of Art for Heart were announced Wednesday in Meridian.

Updated: 5:30 PM The collision of a van and an 18-wheeler killed one and injured 10 people.

Updated: 5:28 PM Mississippi Judge Charles Pickering is among 30 names resubmitted to the U.S. Senate for judicial posts by President Bush.

Updated: 12:20 PM The CDC has released data indicating that the estimated number of people who die from influenza per year in the United States is higher than previous estimates.

Updated: 10:22 AM The nation's highest court has turned down a review request by death row inmate Ronald Chris Foster.

Updated: 10:21 AM Members of the Mississippi Air National Guard's 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron in Meridian are part of a build-up of troops.

Updated: 10:19 AM The Mississippi Legislature faces a lack of revenue during the 2003 regular session.

Updated: 10:17 AM Two years after the city of Meridian first notified the town of Marion about a sewage rate increase, an ensuing lawsuit has gone to trial.

Updated: 6:29 PM Police officers caught an alleged robbery suspect within an hour of the incident Monday.

Updated: 6:22 PM The Beaumont Foundation of America will grant over $1 million worth of computers to Mississippi schools, individuals, and organizations during 2003.

Updated: 6:20 PM The Junior Auxiliary chose Lou Pennebaker to receive its Humanitarian of the Year award.

Updated: 5:55 PM Meridian will be the site for the 4th Annual Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration on Jan. 20.

Updated: 4:55 PM The American Lung Association is fuming over what many states are spending tobacco settlement money on.

Updated: 7:57 PM An economic stimulus plan proposed by Democrats in Washington would target money for state projects.

Updated: 9:35 AM The scheduled execution of convicted killer Ron Chris Foster has been delayed by Gov. Ronnie Musgrove.

Updated: 9:33 AM The Mississippi Legislature convenes for the 2003 session Tuesday, facing a tight budget and education issues.

Updated: 6:44 PM A two-term Lauderdale County supervisor announced his coming retirement Monday.

Updated: 6:32 PM The impact of recent property tax increases reached the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors Monday.

Updated: 7:58 PM While Sen. Bill Frist of Tennessee is the leader of Senate Republicans, Lott does get a key chairmanship.

Updated: 7:37 PM A south Mississippi legislator is leaving the Democrat Party for the GOP.

Updated: 3:02 PM Millions of travelers arriving and departing the U.S. will have to submit detailed personal information this year under rules proposed by the federal government Friday as part of the war on terrorism.

Updated: 11:05 AM Workers digging a pipeline in Clarke County have uncovered human skeletal remains.

Updated: 11:04 AM About 50 members of the Mississippi Army National Guard have been called to active duty!