Meridian and Lauderdale County residents enjoyed a day of fun and food Saturday as Mitchell Distributing held its annual Bud and Burgers event, a part of Meridian Fall Fest, at city hall lawn.
The yearly festival and burger cooking competition marked its ninth year with live music, cold drinks, football on the big screen and a variety of burgers to sample.
First State Bank took first place in this year’s competition followed closely by Castle in second. Mississippi Air National Guard took Third, Charlie Beddingfield’s Perfection Collision took Best of Show/Team Spirit, and Castle received a second award for People’s Choice.