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Retired judge called back to help

Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph on July 31 appointed retired Circuit Judge Barry W. Ford of Madison to assist the 21st Circuit Court of Holmes, Humphreys and Yazoo counties in handling the backlog of cases that have resulted from delays caused by COVID-19. more

8/6/20

Local leaders split on marijuana initiative

A push for a constitutional amendment that will legalize the distribution of medical marijuana in Mississippi was opposed by some Madison County leaders last week at a press conference last week more

By JOHN LEE | 8/6/20

Police are searching for this burglary suspect.

Police continue search for suspect in burglary

The Ridgeland Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a recent car burglary. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 8/6/20

The Central Mississippi Realtors Association recently held a private groundbreaking ceremony for a new office in Ridgeland next to Patty Peck.

Realtors break ground in Ridgeland

The Central Mississippi Realtors Association is finally planning to move to a new location in Ridgeland after almost 50 years. more

By JOHN LEE | 8/6/20

MCHS grad receives scholarship

Madison Central High 2020 graduate Kelsey Mayhan, center, received this year's Mayor’s Youth Council scholarship, provided by Neel-Schaffer and RiverHills Bank. more

8/6/20

County, state investing in Mega Site

Nearly $20 million is planned for investment at the Madison County Mega Site with a combination of long-term borrowing and state monies just one week after the Journal first reported the story that Amazon had purchased 69 acres near the Nissan plant. more

By MICHAEL SIMMONS | 8/6/20

Landfill developers sue county

Developers behind the third proposed landfill in Madison County are suing county supervisors for taking no action last month to provide an updated needs assessment, something the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has asked before considering any future permit. more

by MICHAEL SIMMONS | 8/6/20

Madison-Ridgeland Academy teachers prepare for the beginning of the fall term Monday. Socially-distanced six feet apart and wearing masks, teachers reviewed newest health and safety requirements in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers reported to the school this week, with the first full day of school scheduled to begin Friday for students in Pre-K3 through 12th grade. Madison County Schools delayed its start until September and Canton Public Schools have gone all-virtual for the time being.

Reeves issues mandatory mask order

A two-week mandatory statewide face mask order was issued by Gov. Tate Reeves in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 and allow for a safer school re-opening process. more

By MICHAEL SIMMONS | 8/6/20

Ridgeland High grad receives med scholarship

Torrye Evans II was one of only eight students at Mississippi State University to receive a $30,000 scholarship to the University Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson as part of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship, and only one of two students selected for the UMMC-GTEC Scholars program. more

By JOHN LEE | 7/30/20

Canton schools move to all-virtual learning for fall term

As new data continue to flow in, the Canton Public School District Announced Tuesday that it would begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually until further notice. more

by DUNCAN DENT | 7/30/20

Madison County third in state for COVID cases

Madison County remains one of 29 counties under a mandatory mask order from Gov. Tate Reeves until Monday. more

7/30/20

Ridgeland PD arrests man wanted for murder

A Tuscaloosa man is awaiting extradition after Ridgeland Police arrested him on a warrant for murder in Alabama. more

by DUNCAN DENT | 7/30/20

Jide Kuang and his sister Michelle Wong man the counter at the new Bamboo Express in Gluckstadt.

Bamboo Express opens in Gluckstadt

Bamboo Express promising authentic Chinese food has opened in Gluckstadt west of Highway 51 alongside a convenience store. more

by JOHN LEE | 7/30/20

Wildflowers in bloom

Keep Ridgeland Beautiful members along with city officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday celebrating the city’s newly-finished wildflower field at the intersection of I-55 and West Jackson Street. more

7/30/20

Chinese packages sent by scammers

Madison countians are among thousands across the country to report mysterious unsolicited packages they have received from Chinese addresses, often containing a face mask and seeds. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/30/20

Construction crews on Wednesday were using heavy equipment to do dirt work and clear trees throughout parts of the Madison County Mega Site. Construction of a new $60 million Entergy substation is expected to begin in December. In addition, a large warehouse facility is planned for 69.02 acres of land recently purchased by Amazon.

Amazon buys land

CANTON — Amazon on Monday purchased approximately 69 acres at the Madison County Mega Site signaling the global giant is prepping to locate some sort of facility here.Amazon buys land more

By MICHAEL SIMMONS | 7/30/20

Officer pleads guilty to fraud

A former Canton police officer has been sentenced to three years supervision after pleading guilty to falsifying an accident report to defraud her insurance company. more

7/23/20

Ridgeland Police Department to receive $34K in COVID money

The Ridgeland Police Department has more than $30,000 in COVID-related supplemental funding from the Department of Justice incoming. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/23/20

Ridgeland to re-bid sale of city hall

RIDGELAND — City officials are calling a mulligan after they were dissatisfied with an initial round of bidding submitted for the current City Hall on Highway 51. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/23/20

Supervisors say no to extra signs for barbecue restaurant

County supervisors on Monday denied a local restaurant owner’s request to add off-premises signage to try and lure more customers off Interstate 55. Supervisors say no to extra signs for barbecue restaurant more

By MICHAEL SIMMONS | 7/23/20