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Madison fifth grader wins GOP’s ‘I Voted’ sticker contest

The Madison County Republican Party expanded its “I Voted” sticker competition in its second year with twice as many submissions as last year, Vice-Chairman Colleen Wise said.

14-point buck harvested by Madison County man

A Madison County man recently harvested a 14-point buck during Mississippi’s velvet season.

2 arrested at motel after sting

A man and woman from Texas were arrested at a Ridgeland motel on prostitution and drug charges, authorities say. 

Ridgeland park receives new upgrades

RIDGELAND — Parks and Recreation officials have unveiled more than $100,000 in improvements to the walking trails at Friendship Park.

Mannsdale Upper named top in U.S.

Mannsdale Upper Elementary School, part of the Germantown Zone, was selected as one of fewer than 400 schools nationwide to be named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, Madison County School District Officials said.

Madison boy’s wish to go to Disney World has been granted

A Madison County boy will be heading to Disney World soon, thanks to having his wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

A Ridgeland Police officer had to be extracated from his vehicle Wednesday when a truck hit his police cruiser from behind on the I-220 to I-55, authorities said.

Holmes Ridgeland launches AWS internship program

Holmes Community College is set to launch Mississippi’s first Amazon Web Services (AWS) Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) program, designed to equip participants with in-demand skills for careers in information infrastructure.

Man who wrecked fleeing police receives 20 years

A Memphis man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a felony evasion incident that ended in a crash with injuries in Madison last October.

Canton schools earn ‘C’ rating

The Canton Public School District has earned a “C” rating for the 2023-2024 school year from the Mississippi Department of Education's accountability system. 

85 Madison students pass English Learner class

More than 85 students graduated this week from the English Learner program in the Madison County Schools.

Rice Road corpse ID’d as missing Vicksburg man

RIDGELAND — A body found off of Rice Road early last month has been identified as a Vicksburg man.

Warnock asks for another continuance

Attorneys for embattled former Madison County Engineer Rudy Warnock and former Canton Municipal Utilities Chairman Cleveland Anderson filed separate motions this week to request another continuance in their ongoing federal bribery cases. 

Rezoning approved by supes

County supervisors have rezoned two large tracts of land off Clarkdell Road, making way for the construction of more than 800 new homes despite opposition from over 400 residents in the area. 

Madison schools receive ‘A’ again

Madison County schools have achieved an “A” rating for the 11th consecutive year. 

Lou’s Full Serv leaving Belhaven, relocating to Ridgeland

RIDGELAND — Lou’s Full-Serv will close its Jackson location at the end of the month and consolidate the restaurant with their sandwich shop here, chef and owner Louis LaRose said.

Northpark to receive historical marker

Northpark will receive a historical marker today, Thursday, September 12, as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. Forty years ago on September 12, Northpark opened its doors in Ridgeland and has been steadily expanding ever since. 

Tri-County Academy Homecoming Court

Tri-County Academy Homecoming Court

Canton Academy Homecoming Queen

Gates Welch was recently crowned Canton Academy’s 2024 Homecoming Queen. She is the daughter of Kevin and Margaret Welch and the sister of Evan and Austin Welch. 

No tax hike in Madison

MADISON — City officials considered a budget Wednesday that includes raises for city employees and no new taxes.

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