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The City of Meridian, Mississippi, is hosting a full day of family activities, a parade, live music, and fireworks on Saturday, July 4, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Meridian set to celebrate America's 250th Birthday on July 4 The historic celebration is designed to foster patriotism and unity across Meridian and East Mississippi.

No. 18 Ole Miss punched its ticket to the College World Series with a 5-3 victory over No. 5 Auburn, fueled by Taylor Rabe's dominant pitching and back-to-back eighth-inning home runs from Will Furniss and Tristan Bissetta.

Ole Miss beats Auburn 5-3 to secure College World Series berth The Rebels win marks the third CWS appearance under head coach Mike Bianco, tying the legendary Tom Swayze for the most in program history.

To celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, the state of Mississippi is hosting a Free Fishing Weekend on June 6 and 7, allowing fishers to cast their lines without a license.

Mississippi waives fishing license requirements for Free Fishing Weekend The state's Free Fishing Weekend will allow fishers to get out and enjoy the waters without a fishing license.