Updated: 6:17 PM Dr. Charles Lee, interim president of Mississippi State University, was tapped by the College Board to take the position on a long-term basis.

Updated: 7:12 PM The four star general in charge of deployment of troops across the world visited Meridian's Air National Guard base.

Updated: 6:06 PM Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge was approved unanimously by a committee, but faces a vote by the full Senate next week.

Updated: 10:28 AM The U.S. Justice Department has approved the county's redistricting plan, clearing the way for elections in November.

Updated: 10:25 AM Newton's only hospital is looking to relocate and modernize.

Updated: 10:23 AM Meridian firefighters responded to an early morning blaze but were unable to save a house on 57th Avenue.

Updated: 6:25 PM The topic of base closure was on the table Thursday at the U.S. Defense Department.

Updated: 6:12 PM Build-A-Bear Workshop has announced a recall of "Founding Bear" stuffed bears because of a choking hazard.

Updated: 5:12 PM Cold weather is moving in, so here are some tips to help you weather winter's chill.

Updated: 7:17 PM As temperatures continue to drop, the demand for coats continues to rise. Here's how you can help.

Updated: 10:53 AM Analysts expect an exciting contest in a gubernatorial race between incumbent Democrat Ronnie Musgrove and Haley Barbour, former chairman of the national Republican Party.

Updated: 10:51 AM Grants aimed at educational leadership for east Mississippi and west Alabama were announced Wednesday by the Phil Hardin Foundation.

Updated: 10:54 AM Authorities in Newton County say they may soon make an arrest in a 6-year-old homicide. New evidence surfaced eight months ago.

Updated: 2:47 PM Mini-grants are available through the Keep America Beautiful Commission for young people working on environmental projects.

Updated: 3:00 PM High Definition Television may be the industry's biggest advance in technology since color. WTOK will telecast the 2003 Super Bowl in HDTV.

Updated: 7:14 PM Sylvia Autry will lead the Meridian Public School District in the next school year as superintendent. Carver principal Robert Markham will also move to the central office.

Updated: 9:55 AM A group of Lauderdale County 11th Grade students is learning about leadership. Students got some hands-on experience Tuesday.

Updated: 9:54 AM Lauderdale County's four justice court judges are seeking reelection.

Updated: 9:51 AM The principal of Meridian's West End Elementary School has been placed on administrative leave with pay, pending the results of a probe by the state auditor's office.

Updated: 6:39 PM University of Mississippi chancellor touted the strong tie between education and economic success to Meridian-area business leaders.

Updated: 6:00 PM WorldCom announces that some employees will be fired, due to alleged abuses within its own accounting system.

Updated: 5:55 PM Cong. Gene Taylor of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District visited a new area he now represents, Clarke County, for the first time since being reelected.

Updated: 7:33 PM Kmart will close 326 stores in 44 states, including Big K on South Frontage Road. The Meridian location employs 80 people.

Updated: 4:39 PM Exploding pans recalled.

Updated: 10:47 AM Human remains and a gun were found in the Stratton Community of Newton County.