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Residents file appeal over supes’ rezoning

A couple dozen residents filed an appeal late last month in Madison County Circuit Court over the recent rezoning of two large tracts of land off Clarkdell Road to make way for development of over 800 new homes.

Renaissance hosting E-waste disposal Friday

RIDGELAND — An E-Waste disposal event at the Renaissance will allow residents to safely dispose of old desktop computers, laptops, tablets and cell phones free of charge.

Madison personnel aid after Hurricane Helene

Members of the Madison Police and Fire Departments along with Mississippi USAR Task Force sent personnel and resources to stage in Pensacola, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Helene. 

Madison Garden Club welcomes new members

New memebers to the Madison Garden Club were welcomed last month.

Firefighter retires after 40 years

After an almost 40-year career with the Madison Fire Department, Battalion Chief John Pitts looks forward to spending time with his family.

8-year-old girl dies after being hit by school bus in Madison

MADISON — An eight-year-old girl has died after being hit by a Madison County School District bus here Wednesday, according to Madison Police
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Ridgeland unveils new History Trail near railroad

Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee, center, cuts a ceremonial vine to commemorate the city’s new History Trail on Tuesday. McGee was surrounded by aldermen, city officials and members of the Historical Society of Ridgeland.

RIDGELAND — The Ridgeland History Trail, which features more than a dozen signs telling the stories of the city’s history, was revealed earlier this week at the plaza on the railroad off of Jackson Street.

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THOMAS/Vote buying, Biden style

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 25: Student loan borrowers stage a rally in front of The White House to celebrate President Biden cancelling student debt and to begin the fight to cancel any remaining debt on August 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for We the 45m)

Vote buying is illegal in the United States. The law says: “Whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any candidate; and whoever solicits, accepts, or receives any such expenditure in consideration of his vote or the withholding of his vote—Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

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Mayor’s Youth Council has big plans for Fall

Pictured, front row from left, are Alderman Jayce Powell, Alderman Wesley Slay, MAyor Walter Morrison, Alderwoman Lisa Williams, Alderwoman Maya Warfield Bates and Alderman John Taylor (Middle) Aiden Hodge, Jerriona Lewis, Natalee Welch, Anvi Sethi, Shelby Grant, Julia Lever, Jai Moss, Tiffany Lin, Parwan Josan, Matthew D’Alfonso, Austin Sanders, Alex Davis (Back) Tejbir Banipal, Mackenzie Davis, Addison Kellum-Thetford, Madi Davis, Ashby Robinson, Ava Bondurant, Adriana Kroeze, Sage Pendergrass, Miah Schuller, Emiliano Valdez, Bella Brewer, Simar Kamboj, Reese Alman, Regan Alexander, Jerrica Lewis and Celeste Tatum. Not pictured are Scarlett Rolph, Krissy Jo Simmons, Amelia Rose Cook, Elijah Dortch and Presley McCullouch.

Going into their third year, the Gluckstadt Mayor’s Youth Council is expecting their “biggest year yet” with a number of service projects already on tap for this year.

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MADISON — Jeanelle Viaje Fredericks was her parents’ pride and joy, bringing them much love, light, and happiness.
Puckett had a huge game for the Patriots in their dominant 42-7 win over defending state champion West Jones, throwing for 211 yards and three touchdowns on 14 of 18 passing. 
Madison Central High School is proud to announce its 2024-2025 National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Scholars. 
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RIDGELAND — A $50 million expansion of  Freedom Ridge Park will be on the ballot in November, funded by a 2-percent tax increase on hotels and a 1-percent increase on restaurants.
A man believed to be in the country illegally was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he allegedly ran his car into a Ridgeland Police cruiser last week.
MADISON — A Jackson man has been arrested and charged in connection with several burglaries here.
RIDGELAND — City officials lifted an irrigation ban Monday that had shut off irrigation meters in some parts of town.
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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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