Michael Balfour of Madison recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Michael is pictured with Lt. Governor C. Delbert Hosemann Jr., and Senator Hillman Terome Frazier, who sponsored his visit.

Jack Lanier of Madison recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Jack is pictured with Lt. Governor C. Delbert Hosemann Jr., and Senator Philip Moran, who sponsored his visit. 

Dr. Scott Hambleton of Madison, Medical Director at Molina Healthcare of Mississippi in Ridgeland, served as Legislative Doctor of the Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. 

Madison Central High School National Honor Society and Student Government Association students volunteered at Mississippi Food Network last month.

A Naturalization Ceremony was held last month and DAR members were present.

The Madison-Ridgeland Academy Lady Patriots came out on top last Wednesday night and won the 2023 Overall Basketball State Championship. 

The Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance held their first-ever Celebration Luncheon to recognize local businesses and citizens for their contribution to the Lucky City. 

U.S. Rep. Michael Guest was in town last Friday morning to read to Mannsdale Lower Elementary School students as part of the Read Across America program. 

Supervisors are back to the grant application stage following an agreement with an internet service provider that includes a $25 million plan to bring high speed internet to more than 3,000 homes in rural Madison County, officials say.

The Mississippi Historical Society recognized the City of Madison’s commitment to historic preservation with the Award of Merit at the society’s annual conference last week.

RIDGELAND-A new recycling rewards program offers every household the opportunity to save money on purchases from area businesses just for being active recyclers, director of public relations Kim Cooper said.

Merit Health Central has named Vince Brummett, FACHE, as the new Chief Administrative Officer.

Meade W. Mitchell of Butler Snow LLP was elected the 2023 President-Elect Designee of the Mississippi Bar. 

RIDGELAND- City officials continue to look for funding for a plan to transform The Railroad District into a central, walkable downtown for the city that could cost more than $16 million.

Region 8 Mental Health Commission recently held its 2022 Annual Awards ceremony where they awarded Shawana Winstead the Melvin Ray Commissioner’s Award of Excellence among others. 

The filming of a faith-based movie is currently underway in Madison County, with the main spot being the historic Canton Square. 

A Canton man was sentenced to life in prison last month for the sexual battery of a 12-year-old, District Attorney John K. “Bubba” Bramlett, Jr. announced.

A bill that limits access to gender reassignment surgeries for children under the age of 18 and prevents the use of public funds was signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves earlier this week.

MADISON — Revell Ace Hardware has expanded with its eighth location, this one on Highway 51 here, officially opening last week after months of renovations and preparation.

The Madison County Republican Party is calling fifth, sixth, and seventh graders to participate in their first “I VOTED” Sticker Contest.