MADISON — A Whataburger restaurant will open here later this year on Grandview Boulevard without the brand’s trademark orange on the exterior.

The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) and the Madison County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) are proud to announce the 2024 Madison County Executive Leadership Class (MCEL). 

A Washington County man has been charged with a murder in Madison County.

CANTON – A man accused of murdering his wife last month remains in custody after he was denied bond during his initial appearance in Canton Municipal Court last week.

Dr. Breck Ladd gave the opening prayer to the Mississippi House of Representatives recently. 

Reverend Clyde Tate, Senior Pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Canton, and Greater Antioch Baptist Church in Jackson delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the invitation of Senator Joseph Thomas Sr., who led the Pledge of Allegiance before Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann guided lawmakers through the day’s agenda.

Freshman Representative Celeste Hurst, who represents part of Madison County, introduced House Bill 634 to the Mississippi House of Representatives marking her first time speaking from the well in the House Chamber. 

RIDGELAND — Four people have been arrested and two charged as adults in connection with a shooting in the Hawthorn Green subdivision over the weekend.

GLUCKSTADT — An attempt to put a 90-day moratorium on new nail salons here failed to pass Tuesday night as objecting aldermen called it a “slippery slope” to start regulating specific businesses. 

RIDGELAND — A crew was working to complete the demolition of the old City Hall building here that was accidentally partially demolished earlier this year.

RIDGELAND — Four have been arrested in connection with a shooting in the Hawthorn Green subdivision last weekend..

Kaedyn Gibbs of Ridgeland recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate.  

Keep Madison the City Beautiful started the new year with a newly elected board. At the first meeting of the new year, the committee discussed plans for upcoming events including planting narcissus bulbs at various locations around the city, 

Three St. Andrew's students competed for scholarships on January 13 at Distinguished Young Women of Madison County 2025. 

Connor Scott Odom of Madison recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. 

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s “Striking Surprises” concert, 7:30 p.m. February 24 at St. James’ Episcopal Church, warms to classical music with a hint of the unexpected, in a concert that showcases MSO Principal Timpanist Bud Berthold and delivers Haydn’s best- known symphony.

GLUCKSTADT — City officials approved the purchase of five more police body cameras bringing the total number to 15.

MADISON — A Vicksburg man arrested here on felony shoplifting charges is also wanted in multiple other jurisdictions.

A Jackson man arrested in Madison in 2022 with cocaine and a stolen handgun was sentenced to 15 years in prison, Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced.

GLUCKSTADT — An Illinois man accused of trafficking fentanyl after he was arrested on foot along Interstate 55 here early Monday remains in jail on a $1 million bond.