Meridian Little Theater got into the holiday spirit by giving back to those in need. The theater hosted a food drive for Love’s Kitchen during its show called “It’s a Wonderful Life.” “If patrons brought five canned goods, or five jellies, or five breakfast items, they received $5 off their ticket. But people actually brought more than we asked them to bring. We were amazed and thrilled at how generous our patrons were,” said Dennis Gleason, who directed the play. The show

A celebration of food and beer will take place this Thursday at Meridian Little Theater’s third annual Oktoberfest fundraiser. “We use it to buy equipment like advanced lighting and sound equipment, and to do repairs on our building, add things to the facility, to make it a better for our audience who come to support us,” said Executive Director Ronnie Miller. Residents will have the chance to sample beers from several southern breweries. “We are providing beer by the Mitchel