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Coming Up

2012-02-05T06:00:52-06:00

'Hairspray' comes to the Temple Feb. 12

2012-02-05T06:00:42-06:00

The Tony-Award winning "Hairspray" has delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the '50s are out -- and change is in the air.

2012 official Mississippi Tour Guide available

2012-02-05T06:00:41-06:00

Start finding your True South with the 2012 Official Mississippi Tour Guide. Published by the Mississippi Development Authority’s Tourism Division in partnership with the Mississippi Tourism Association, the tour guide is a comprehensive handbook of Mississippi attractions, events, accommodations, restaurants, local contacts, maps, mileage charts and other travel information.

Celebrate Mardi Gras

2012-02-05T06:00:28-06:00

I would love to hear from you. Please send ideas, questions, or tips to lawhittle@bellsouth.net . Thank you! Here are some suggestions if you are planning a Mardi Gras Celebration.

Meridian Mardi Gras rolls into downtown Saturday

2012-02-05T06:00:07-06:00

Meridian Main Street and Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Commission present Meridian Mardi Gras, a free, day-long event filled with Mardi Gras festivities, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. in downtown Meridian.

'Fox on the Fairway' cast announced

2012-01-22T06:00:40-06:00

The cast of Ken Ludwig’s madcap comedy “The Fox on the Fairway” was recently announced by Meridian Little Theatre.

Low-carb vegetables and side dishes

2012-01-22T06:00:34-06:00

The Pointer Sisters arrive Saturday

2012-01-22T06:00:34-06:00

SOPA ...What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Say it again …

2012-01-22T06:00:21-06:00

Anyone who uses a computer these days should know at least a little bit about the House and Senate proposals, SOPA and PIPA, which are desperately trying to be passed by the government as you read this. If not, put this paper down right now and go do a little research on how it may affect your internet accessibility, constitutional rights and future technological access as well as who is really behind it all.

British actor to portray Christian writer C. S. Lewis

2012-01-22T06:00:01-06:00

Renowned British actor David Payne will present his one man drama, “An Evening with C. S. Lewis” on Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of Highland Baptist Church in Meridian. Tickets are $5 for adults. Students are free. All seats are reserved.