Felon driving stolen pickup flees Madison police

A convicted felon driving a stolen pickup led Madison police on a high-speed pursuit Wednesday morning and is now accused of assaulting law enforcement officers, the authorities said.

Thousands expected at Euro Fest

RIDGELAND — Euro Fest is the perfect event for European auto enthusiasts and once again thousands are expected for the 14th annual show here that starts on Friday at the Renaissance.

Madison prayer is for ‘revival’

An enthusiastic crowd answered “A Call for Prayer” in Madison in the first of its kind service designed to spark a revival that speaker Dr. Robert Jeffress believes will spread across the country.

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Madison schools earn ‘A’ rating

The Madison County School District has once again earned a strong A rating, according to the 2021-2022 district and school accountability results from the state Department of Education.

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Wildlife trail opening at LeFleur’s Bluff

JACKSON — The LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex will give children and families alike a fun new experience with the addition of a new museum walking trail and an outdoor pavilion this weekend.

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Editorials

EDITORIAL/Principle over pragmatism

Wirt Adams Yerger, Jr., the father of the modern Mississippi Republican Party, a man who chose principle over power and pragmatism, died last week leaving a big void but not without a lasting legacy. He was 92.

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Features

Mayo by itself is a great enhancer of sandwiches

I really want to take a minute to talk about something controversial that is also near and dear to my heart.

Phoenix Club of Jackson raises $55K for Boys & Girls Club

The Phoenix Club of Jackson has raised over $55,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi since March 17. The Phoenix Club kicked off its fundraising efforts at the 14th Annual …

A Jackson man got 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to his participation in a June 2022 conspiracy to rob a Ridgeland man and his elderly parents.

Ridgeland senior aces ACT

Allen C. Richert III, son of Dr. Allen Richert, Jr. and Dr. Jan Richardson Richert and a senior at Ridgeland High School, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.

Rental code up for change

RIDGELAND — Rental property owners here will be subject to licensing and inspections of the property between tenants by the city, according to a proposed residential inspection code under consideration by the city.

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Ridgeland senior aces ACT

Allen C. Richert III, son of Dr. Allen Richert, Jr. and Dr. Jan Richardson Richert and a senior at Ridgeland High School, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.

Man receives 40 years in prison for kidnapping

A Jackson man got 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to his participation in a June 2022 conspiracy to rob a Ridgeland man and his elderly parents.

Kernizan joins Children’s as new COO

Expanding the vision of Children’s of Mississippi – to help all Mississippi children reach their full potential – is the goal of Chief Operations Officer Lorna Kernizan of Ridgeland, who joined the pediatric organization of the University of Mississippi Medical Center last month.

Rental code up for change