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: 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: 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: 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: 05/22/2013 - The Mississippi Honor Flight program is preparing for its final mission later this year.

Posted: 05/22/2013 - Alabama governor signs bill on carrying guns.

Updated: 05/22/2013 - A longtime city councilwoman is reacting to news that two other long running councilman will not be returning for another term.

Updated: 05/22/2013 - Update: Meridian police release images of a suspect in the armed robbery and assault of a Meridian store owner.

Updated: 05/22/2013 - West Lauderdale Elementary students had an eventful last day of school as they participated in an 'active shooter' drill.

Updated: 05/22/2013 - Meridian police say the Cefco on Highway 39 was robbed by force early Tuesday by an unusual suspect.

Updated: 05/22/2013 - Fifth graders at T. J. Harris Elementary received certificates for completing the DARE program.

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.