Thursday, May 18

11:30 a.m. – The Lauderdale County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on the second floor of Weidmann’s. Guest speaker will be Clayton Cobler, Lauderdale County Coroner.

2 p.m. – Bingo at Meridian Activity Center for Older Americans Month.

2-3 p.m. – Genealogy meeting at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

2-4 p.m. – How to Develop a Business Plan at the EMBDC Conference Room. Speaker will be Dustin Odom. FMI: 601-693-1306.

6 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association will be having a tribute to Jimmie Rodgers at a new location: The Red Roof Inn (formerly Best Western & Hamilton Inn) located at 2219 South Frontage Road. We will meet in Suite B. Please bring a dish to share; we will eat at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. FMI: Glyn Jones 601-581-1601.

6-9 p.m. – Duck’s Unlimited inaugural Crawfish Boil is scheduled at Singing Brakeman Park. FMI: 601-207-5058.

6:30-8:30 p.m. – Shape Note Singing Workshop at MS Agriculture and Forestry Museum-Education Center, corner of I-55 and Lakeland, Jackson. Admission is free. FMI: 601-953-1094.

7 p.m. – Northeast Lauderdale Graduation on the football field.

7:30 p.m. – Union High Graduation on the football field.

Friday, May 19

2 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association will be having a tribute to Jimmie Rodgers at a new location: The Red Roof Inn (formerly Best Western & Hamilton Inn) located at 2219 South Frontage Road. We will meet in Suite B. Please bring a dish to share; we will eat at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. FMI: Glyn Jones 601-581-1601.

2 p.m. – Cake Walk at Meridian Activity Center for Older Americans Month.

7 p.m. – Clarkdale Graduation on the football field.

7 p.m. – Russell Christian Academy Graduation at the school.

7 p.m. – Newton High Graduation on the football field.

7 p.m. – Quitman High Graduation on the football field.

8 p.m. – Newton County High Graduation on the football field.

8 p.m. – Kemper Academy Graduation on the football field.

7:30 p.m. – MSU Riley Center presents “Shadows of the 60’s: A Tribute to Motown.”

Saturday, May 20

8 a.m. – Registration for March of Dimes at Bonita Lakes. Walk starts at 9 a.m. FMI: Krissy Christian 601-416-9046.

10 a.m. – Dixon Day at Neshoba County Fairgrounds. Lunch served picnic style. FMI: Patsy Davis 601-656-3795.

10 a.m.-7 p.m. – Downtown BBQ Showdown at Singing Brakeman Park. FMI: 601-693-2661.

2 p.m. – The International Singing Brakeman Association will be having a tribute to Jimmie Rodgers at a new location: The Red Roof Inn (formerly Best Western & Hamilton Inn) located at 2219 South Frontage Road. We will meet in Suite B. Please bring a dish to share; we will eat at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. FMI: Glyn Jones 601-581-1601.

Monday, May 22

2 p.m. – Patriotic Salute at Meridian Activity Center followed by Run for the Wall for Older Americans Month.

Tuesday, May 23

4:30 p.m. – Chess Club meets at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

7 p.m. – Choctaw Central Graduation at Silverstar.

7 p.m. – Enterprise High Graduation on the football field.

Wednesday, May 24

6 p.m. – Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Reception at Marengo County History & Archives Museum, Rosenbush Building, 101 North Walnut, Demopolis, Ala. FMI: 334-341-3439.

Thursday, May 25

2 p.m. – Bingo at Meridian Activity Center for Older Americans Month.

6 p.m. – Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Opening Program with Keynote Speaker, Joseph McGill, at Marengo County History & Archives Museum, Rosenbush Building, 101 North Walnut, Demopolis, Ala. FMI: 334-341-3439.

7 p.m. – Philadelphia High Graduation at Neshoba County Coliseum.

Friday, May 26

8 a.m. – Senior Services Fair followed by Fish Fry at 11 a.m. at Frank Cochran Center for Older Americans Month.

10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – Marion Shrine Club selling Rib Racks at Hamasa Shriners Building, 5516 Dale Drive in Marion. $18 per rack. Order by phone 601-693-1361 or 601-604-6356.

7 p.m. – Meridian High School Graduation at Ray Stadium.

7 p.m. – Kemper County Graduation in the gym.

7:30 p.m. – Neshoba Central Graduation at Neshoba County Coliseum.

Saturday, May 27

7 a.m. until – Letter Carriers’ 25th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Customers leave their donation of non-perishable goods next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Sacred Harp Singing at Old Courthouse Museum, 1008 Cherry St., Vicksburg. Free event.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Sam Dale Day in Daleville at Sam Dale Memorial Park. FMI: Annie Perry

256-415-0700.

6 p.m. – Friends will gather at

7-9 p.m. – Senior Gala at Frank Cochran Center for Older American Month. Admission free, ticket needed.

Sunday, May 28

10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Sacred Harp Singing at Old Courthouse Museum, 1008 Cherry St., Vicksburg. Free event.

Monday, May 29

10 a.m. – Memorial Day Celebration at Lauderdale County Courthouse. FMI: Jack Bonner 601-701-6706.

Tuesday, May 30

10 a.m. – Storytime at Meridian-Lauderdale Public Library for babies and toddlers.

4:30 p.m. – Chess Club meets at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Wednesday, May 31

3 p.m. – Candy Confession for 7-12th graders at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library.

Sunday, June 4

2:30 p.m. – The New Salem Missionary Baptist Church Youth Ministry presents Youth Day 2017. Guest speaker will be Minister Antwain Brown, Associate Minister of the Altare M.B. Church and lead singer of The Jr. Angels from Newton. FMI: 601-934-9900. Church is located at 505 Whynot/Alamucha Road, Meridian.

Saturday, June 10

8 p.m. – Hank Williams Jr. will perform at Silver Star Convention Center, Centerstage.

Sunday, June 11

1:30 p.m. – New Beginning UMC, will have their “Men Day Program” with various male chorus and soloists with lunch served after the program. FMI: 601-483-6475.

Friday, June 16

7 p.m.- A benefit concert featuring the Hoppers and Gold City Quartet will be at Heritage United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg. FMI: 601-261-3371 or 601-297-7922.

Thursday, June 22

6-8:30 p.m. – Shape Note Singing Workshop in Decatur at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church.

Friday, June 23

6-8:30 p.m. – Shape Note Singing Workshop in Decatur at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church.

Saturday, June 24

10 a.m – 3 p.m. – Shape Note Singing in Decatur at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church.