Madison County will move forward with at least one of three building projects totaling nearly $30 million. 

FLORA —  Parlor 18 Eighty Six hopes to bring a little nightlife to downtown Flora with craft cocktails, bar food, and live music.

County supervisors on Monday backtracked on a plan to spend $360,000 to remodel their meeting room after a supervisor reiterated concerns about spending that much money to add a few audio-visual screens. 

RIDGELAND — A Canton man who exchanged gunfire with police on Saturday during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex here remains in custody.

Madison County supervisors on Monday introduced a quarter-billion-dollar bold, aggressive long-term transportation plan. 

FLORA — Twenty-two-year-old Karlton Holcomb is living out his childhood dream of becoming a pilot, having recently joined the ranks of corporate pilots at Wheels Up, one of the largest private aviation companies in the world.

RIDGELAND — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s annual Pepsi Pops concert promises a prime setting, beloved pop tunes, and splashy pyrotechnics for an irresistible evening, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Old Trace Park on the Barnett Reservoir.

The Madison County Business League & Foundation and the Madison County Community Trust award the students who participated in the 2023-24 Madison County Youth Leadership class with a $500 scholarship. 

Jaquavian Montrez Williams of Flora recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. 

RIDGELAND — No injuries were reported in an apartment building fire here last week that damaged about eight units.

The Madison Central 2023-2024 "Jags" Varsity Tennis Team, Head Coach Brad Boteler, and assistant coaches David Boteler and Seth Male, were honored on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, with a Mississippi Senate Proclamation for winning the MHSAA 2024, 7A State Championship,

Rosemary Rosa was the guest speaker for the April meeting of the Northbay Madison Garden Club.  

GLUCKSTADT — A third suspect has been identified after a second Alabama man was arrested last month in connection with a rash of golf cart thefts here and in Madison.

RIDGELAND — A man here faces 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to molesting a 10-year-old girl.

MADISON — Keifer’s held a soft opening here Tuesday that included a ribbon cutting and luncheon with a host of city officials.

Providence Hill will host their annual shooting tournament starting this weekend on the grounds.

The Germantown High School Choir and Choir Director Jordan Langworthy, performed at the second-floor rotunda of the Capitol last month, as part of Lt. Governor Hosemann’s tradition of allowing students to share their talents which gives lawmakers time to reflect on the importance of the job they are at the Capitol to do. 

GLUCKSTADT — A site plan for the Magnolia District approved in December was questioned during a special Wednesday meeting.

Madison County economic development and chamber organizations are making plans for 2024 Madison County Law Enforcement Appreciation Week May 13-17.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School announced this week that former University of Mississippi and Tampa Bay Buccaneer football player Channing Ward has accepted the role of head football coach.