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Gluckstadt gears up for its first municipal election as candidates for aldermen and mayor of municipalities state wide prepare for the municipal election set for this summer.
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New school zone active on Rice Rd.

MADISON — A new school zone will reduce the speed limit for a portion of Rice Road outside Madison Avenue Upper Elementary during school hours, officials said.

MBI investigating officer shooting at Renaissance

RIDGELAND — The juvenile suspect wounded in an officer-involved shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve when he attempted to evade police at Renaissance at Colony Park last week has been charged, Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said.

Friendship Park closed for scheduled maintenance

RIDGELAND — The city capped off its year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary last week with food, music, and a drone show.

Ridgeland ends 125th anniversary with gala

RIDGELAND — The city capped off its year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary last week with food, music, and a drone show.

Delivers opening prayer

The Reverend Chip Stevens, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Jackson, delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the invitation of Senate President Pro Tempore Dean Kirby, who led the Pledge of Allegiance before Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann guided lawmakers through the day's agenda.

Ole Miss Gator Bowl kickoff time changed

The Gator Bowl between Ole Miss and Duke has been rescheduled to kick off at 7:05 p.m. Central on Thursday, Jan. 2.

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Ridgeland students capture essence of city through art

The annual Pepsi Pops overlooking the Reservoir was the inspiration behind this colorful piece. The winning art and essays will be displayed at the Bill Waller Craft Center from Dec. 29 to Jan. 31.

RIDGELAND — About 30 students will have their art displayed at the Bill Waller Craft Center through the end of January as part of the city’s 125th-anniversary celebration.

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EDITORIAL/Justice Branning’s integrity

Jenifer B. Branning’s recent victory in the Mississippi Supreme Court election marks a significant milestone for the state’s judicial system. 

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Aldermen seek to expand time to sell alcohol

GLUCKSTADT — Serving hours for on-site alcohol consumption could be extended after city officials approved a resolution supporting the measure earlier this month.

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Lost Rabbit residents are in danger of not having U.S. mail delivery due to government safety concerns. 
Ayden Williams runs after a catch in an Ole Miss football game (CREDIT/Ole Miss Athletics)
Former Ridgeland High School football star Ayden Williams announced his commitment to Mississippi State on Friday morning, after announcing his decision to transfer from in-state rival Ole Miss last week.
Holmes Community College Information Systems Technology Instructor Michael Pawlik received the Vex Robotics Volunteer of the Year award at the State Vex Robotics competition on March 6. Pawlik received the award for the High School Division.
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REUNION — The investigation is continuing into the horses that were shot on Christmas Day at the Reunion Stables.
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CANTON — A Texas man who was a person of interest in a weekend shooting that left one man dead turned himself in to police on Saturday.
Waste Management customers in Madison County can expect a modified pickup schedule this week as the company will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
Pictured, from left, are Brother Rogers, Historian Mississippi Dept. of Archives & History; Bill Lampton, Ergon Family Foundation; Hon. Leslie Childress, Mayor of Flora; Elizabeth Barber, President, Friends Of Flora; Mike Westbrook, Flora Alderman; A.J. Lunsford, Flora Alderman; Walt Lampton, Ergon Family Foundation; Presley Posey, Board Member Friends Of Flora and Flora Historian.
The Flora Train Depot recently received a plaque commemorating its historic significance thanks to the efforts of Friends Of Flora and the generosity of the Ergon Family Foundation. 
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Holmes art students earn awards at 2024 MCCAIA State Student Art Competition

Pictured are Holmes art students (left to right) Hannah Hurst of Jackson, Emeree Moncrief of Madison and Caroline Newman of Jackson. These three students, along with (not pictured) Allison Mott of Madison, earned awards at the 2024 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association (MCCAIA)’s Student Art Exhibition and Competition.

Four students from Holmes Community College’s Ridgeland Campus earned awards at the 2024 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association (MCCAIA)’s Student Art Exhibition and Competition. Award winners included Hannah Hurst of Jackson, Emeree Moncrief of Madison, Allison Mott of Madison and Caroline Newman of Jackson. The students were recognized during an awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 27, at Southwest Mississippi Community College.

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