http://onlinemadison.com en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 00:16:24 GMT Daily feed of Madison County Journal articles http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26630 WASHINGTON - An inspector general's report issued Tuesday blamed ineffective Internal Revenue Service management in the failure to stop employees from singling out conservative groups for added scrutiny. Congressional aides, meanwhile, sought to determine whether the Obama administration's knowledge of the effort extended beyond the IRS. NEWS Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26614 Innovate Mississippi will present the 6th Annual New Venture Challenge business plan competition Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Jackson Convention Complex and several Madison County companies will be participating in the event. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26615 Paula Ricks, broker/owner at www.paularicks.com, KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks has been awarded the Accredited Buyer's Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26616 JACKSON - The Battle of Jackson was a short but important Civil War skirmish, with Union forces easily capturing Mississippi's lightly defended capital city on their way to a victory in Vicksburg and control of the Mississippi River. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26617 In observance of United States Armed Forces Day May 18, the American Red Cross is encouraging Mississippians to thank a service member-in person and online. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26618 MADISON - The warm weather and sunny sky cast the perfect backdrop for this year's first Swing into Summer event. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26619 MADISON - Last Tuesday's mayoral election was purely a referendum on Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler's service and leadership, and her nearly 80 percent margin of victory is one of the strongest tangible expressions of approval ever seen in Madison County, observers say. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26620 CANTON - After numerous complaints of voter fraud, Madison County District Attorney Michael Guest said his office will thoroughly investigate the municipal elections here. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26621 The Ridgeland Fire Department is out for blood in Saturday's Dragon Boat Regatta to reclaim the championship title from the state Highway Patrol. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26622 Madison Central led this year's STAR Students recognition with four seniors, and one of them, Ben Branson, said that's the result of a lot of hard work and sacrifice. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26623 A new Walgreen's on the corner of Mississippi 463 and Highland Colony continues on schedule and is slated to open this summer. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26624 CANTON - Voters will return to the polls Tuesday to elect nominees for mayor and two aldermen. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26625 • Madison-Ridgeland Academy - May 17 at 7 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26626 The poverty-fighting organization MadCAAP will have at its disposal a dozen teen-age volunteers May 28-31 as part of a week of service in the metro area. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26627 CANTON - On Saturday, May 25, Nissan celebrates 10 years of manufacturing vehicles in Canton and invites the community - a major contributor to its success - to come out to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson and enjoy a special musical performance by Grammy-winning R&B band Kool & the Gang. There will also be circus performers and a children's area with a variety of activities, and the day will end with an evening fireworks show. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26628 Cajun Fest The 25th Annual Cajun Fest at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is from noon-4:30 p.m. this Sunday, May 19. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://onlinemadison.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=26629 CANTON - Alderman Louis Smith last week pleaded not guilty to a federal bribery charge. NEWS Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT