Updated: 11:39 PM A man who was robbed and then beaten says he is thankful to be alive.

Updated: 11:31 PM The Meridian Mayoral Debate, sponsored by WTOK-TV and The Meridian Star, is May 30 at Meridian Community College.

Updated: 11:30 PM Democrats rallied in Meridian Friday in advance of the June 4 general election.

Updated: 4:35 PM The public will get a look at the new Neshoba County General Hospital June 30.

Updated: 11:30 PM Staff members of West Lauderdale Elementary School took a walk Friday to support a good cause.

Updated: 11:30 PM Many people will head to beaches and swimming areas for the first time of the season this weekend.

Posted: 11:39 AM The public is invited to the traditional wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Jimmie Rodgers.

Updated: 11:39 PM The Boys and Girls Club of East Mississippi is filled for the summer. It's asking the community to help fill in the gaps.

Posted: 10:41 AM Attorney General Jim Hood has issued a warning about scams related to the tornado that struck Oklahoma.

Updated: 11:36 PM Voters had a chance to speak with candidates running for mayor and city council about issues of concern to them.

Updated: 5:43 PM The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

Updated: 11:34 PM Meridian police arrested Laderrick Rencher for a holdup earlier this week at Cefco on Highway 39.

Posted: 5:19 PM Meridian police say they have a suspect in custody for the armed robbery of Chimney's Tobacco Store.

Updated: 7:20 PM City officials expect the new Meridian Police Department building to be fully operational next week.

Updated: 7:21 PM There's a call for action to end a growing number of fights involving alleged female gang members in Meridian.

Updated: 11:13 AM Camp Shelby's annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony includes a special ceremony for the family of Sgt. Shane Pugh.

Posted: 10:16 PM Alabama governor signs bill on carrying guns.

Updated: 11:11 PM A longtime city councilwoman is reacting to news that two other long running councilman will not be returning for another term.

Posted: 6:22 PM The Mississippi Honor Flight program is preparing for its final mission later this year.

Updated: 8:30 PM Fifth graders at T. J. Harris Elementary received certificates for completing the DARE program.

Posted: 4:41 PM Two Lauderdale County students won high honors for their participation in a year-long stock market game and essay competition.

Updated: 3:24 PM The head of Southern Co. says no one is happy with cost overruns at a Mississippi power plant, but he defends the project as a long-term investment.

Updated: 8:59 PM Meridian police say the Cefco on Highway 39 was robbed by force early Tuesday by an unusual suspect.

Updated: 8:33 PM West Lauderdale Elementary students had an eventful last day of school as they participated in an 'active shooter' drill.

Updated: 11:00 AM Demopolis police have made their 33rd. arrest in an ongoing drug investigation.