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A shelter in Rankin County is opening its doors for hurricane evacuees who brought along pets.

Dr. and Mrs. Braxter P. Irby and Mr. David L. Mangum are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Britney Karol Mangum to Beau Garrett Griffin, son of J. Kyle Griffin and Lynette R. Griffin.

When the local postmistress had to christen the rural lane Alton Allday's family lives on, 'she pulled a name out of a hat,' Allday said.

Editor's note: Dear Readers: Sidney is busy this week transporting candidates in the Mississippi Junior Miss Program.

If you think the reappraised value is higher than the market value, call the county's tax assessor's office at 825-1470. These claims must be done by July 31.

A lot of people like to get a jump on Christmas, but Faith Hill is going them one better.

The search continues for the source of a 16-state salmonella outbreak linked to three types of raw tomatoes.

The search continues for the source of a 16-state salmonella outbreak, linked to three types of raw tomatoes.

Special to The Star MERIDIAN - Have you always wanted to get a graduate degree, but keep putting off taking classes? Have you just finished community college and wish you could complete your degree close to ...

PHOTO BY BEN LOCKRIDGE / THE MERIDIAN STAR Dot McWilliams, Mary Fulcher, Ann "Shine" Landrum, and Judith Snodgrass, stand next to the grave of the late "Father of Country Music" Jimmie Rodgers, after laying a ...

The Meridian Star offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Anyone having a problem with delivery of their Monday paper may call our Customer Service line between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 ...

The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint of Ocean Springs brought home two first place trophies from the Memphis in May World Championship Barbeque Competition.

SCHOOL NEWS Editor's note: School news is a schedule of upcoming events, programs and other activities on area school and college campuses. via Meridian Star

In the article titled "City officials to unveil green plans Tuesday," published in Friday's Meridian Star, the article should have stated that Meridian will be the first city in Mississippi to officially "go ... via Meridian Star

“Rally against a third Bush term.”

THE MERIDIAN STAR MERIDIAN, Miss. - With members of his family joining him on stage, Republican presidential hopeful John McCain opened his speech at the MSU-Riley Center Monday by talking about a popular ... via Meridian Star

“The southbound lane will remain closed for at least the next couple of hours through rush hour.”

The Rankin County Sheriff's Department said that an 18-wheeler has become tangled in a power line, knocking it down and causing a grass fire on Highway 49 at Mangum Drive in Star. via WAPT

The southbound lanes between Florence and Star are closed because of a multiple-car incident on U.S. 49, the Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced. via The Clarion-Ledger

CHASE AMASON, Winona Christian: Pitched a 5-inning no-hitter, fanned 10 and singled twice in a 5-1 win over Kemper Academy. via The Clarion-Ledger

Got a problem you'd like to share with Sidney? Write to her at: The Meridian Star, P.O. Box 1591, Meridian, MS 39301 or e-mail her at sidneycovington@comcast.net. All submissions are confidential and go ... via Meridian Star

The Mississippi Braves are looking for individuals and choirs to sing the National Anthem prior to games this summer at Trustmark Park. via The Clarion-Ledger