RIDGELAND– C Spire, has been named Arctic Wolf Southeast Partner of the Year for 2025. 

Madison County Schools recently announced Felicia Burton as principal of Shirley D. Simmons Middle School.

Madison County Schools recently announced Mrs. Carrie Lyall as principal of Highland Elementary School.

Madison County Schools recently announced Dr. Kim Brewer will serve as an assistant superintendent for the district. 

Madison County Schoolsrecently announced Preston Nailor as the next principal of Ridgeland High School. 

A Jackson man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison without the possibility of parole for trafficking fentanyl pills in Madison County.

RIDGELAND — Longtime Ridgeland City Clerk Paula Tierce is set to retire after two decades.

Mitch Tyner of Madison County has filed to run for the unexpired term of Lloyd Spivey for Justice Court Judge. 

The Ridgeland Tourism Commission (RTC) is proud to announce the hiring of Shane Aldridge as its new president/CEO, effective last week. 

An $8.2 million improvement project on nine miles of Highway 51 north of Madison began earlier this month.

The Gluckstadt Police Department’s new dispatch center became fully operational at the beginning of June.

RIDGELAND — City officials and tourism leaders on Tuesday unveiled a new pavilion at the Ridgeland Wildflower Field and Art Park, offering visitors a sheltered space at the popular attraction off I-55 55 at Jackson Street.

MADISON — A former Chicken Salad Chick employee has been sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.

CANTON — The University of Mississippi Medical Center has expanded its presence in Madison County by acquiring the former Merit Health Madison hospital, a move officials say will increase access to care and enhance medical training.

MADISON — For Gracie Bassett, competing in the Miss Mississippi Pageant is a way to champion causes that are deeply personal, from supporting heart health to providing wigs for cancer patients.

Only Ridgeland and Canton had contested races in Tuesday’s municipal elections.

MADISON — The Madison Police Department is investigating how one of its vehicles, believed to be at a local shop for repairs, was photographed at an event in Franklin County over the weekend.

RIDGELAND — A referendum to tax hotels and restaurants to fund Freedom Ridge Park improvements passed in Tuesday’s municipal election, according to complete but unofficial returns.

The years-long federal criminal case against former Madison County Engineer Rudy Warnock, set to begin next week, has been continued for a 13th time following the recusal of two federal judges within the last week. 

The MRA athletic department was recently awarded their third consecutive MAIS 6A All-Sports, given to the classification’s school with the top athletic programs during an academic year.