As a grandmother, Madison’s Ann Dickerson was just looking to send amusing letters to her grandchildren in Tennessee. Each one contained a bit of a special Halloween story that when all stacked up, became her special holiday story, Halloween Magic. 

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7, and voters will head to the polls to decide a handful of local races as well as legislative and statewide contests. 

GLUCKSTADT — A Mac Haik employee was arrested and charged after allegedly embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business, Gluckstadt Police say.

School district officials have confirmed rumors of multiple students being involved in a fight last week at Madison Central High School.

Last Saturday, the Germantown High School Marching Band, under the direction of Justin Harvison, competed at the Bands of America Super Regional in St Louis.

All County municipalities have designated today, Tuesday, Oct. 31, for trick-or-treating activities.

If you have your Bibles, I invite you to turn with me to Matthew chapter 26 verses 69 – 75. Here is recorded the sad, but true story of the triple denial of Jesus by His disciple, Peter.

First Baptist Church of Flora Senior Choir visited Madison County Nursing Home on Thursday, October 19. There were 41residents in attendance. 

Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee signs a proclamation designating October 8 – 14 as Fire Prevention Week. 

On “60 Minutes” recently, President Biden said he thinks it would be a “mistake … for Israel to occupy … Gaza again.” He also conceded that eliminating Hamas and Hezbollah in Lebanon “is a necessary requirement.”

A single-vehicle rollover with no injuries slowed traffic for about an hour on Friday northbound on Interstate 55 near the Gluckstadt Road exit, authorities say. 

GLUCKSATDT- A Jackson man was arrested for attempting to pass a fake tax return at a bank here last week.

A Ridgeland firefighter and Madison police officer were recognized as First Responder of the Year by the Keesler Federal Credit Union.

RIDGELAND — One person died and three others were injured in a single-vehicle accident that briefly closed the Natchez Trace here last Friday.

MADISON — Five people were arrested last week in a conspiracy involving fraudulent check writing here.

A new medical cannabis dispensary held a ribbon cutting Thursday for their brand new Canton location.

MADISON — A Memphis trio has been arrested and charged in connection with a felony shoplifting case that led to a high-speed pursuit on the interstate.

Madison County never paid the city of Canton up to $475,000 in over-collected ad valorem tax payments that the Tax Collector’s Office has been unable to explain. 

The Ridgeland Historical Society, the Historical Committee, City officials, and staff hosted the special event on Oct. 25 to highlight and celebrate Ridgeland’s history. 

MADISON – The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (ASFP) is hosting a walk on Oct. 21 at Strawberry Patch Park to spread awareness and hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.