Emily Pote spent a large portion of her life in Madison County and credits her time learning from great teachers and mentors at Rosa Scott and Madison Central as inspiration to open her own store, Beans & Bananas, in Jackson’s Belhaven neighborhood. 

The federal criminal trial against former Madison County Engineer Rudy Warnock scheduled to begin this week has been continued to April 3, according to documents filed with the court. 

Incumbent Republican District 2 Supervisor Trey Baxter has submitted qualifying paperwork seeking another term in office. 

Soon-to-be Eagle Scout Wilson Caudell said he is proud of his work on the new bridge in the Simmons Arboretum and feels it will help people in the area a lot. 

The Madison County Business League & Foundation (MCBL&F) proudly announces the 2023 Board of Directors and Officers.

On Friday, Dec. 23, members of Daisy Girl Scout Troop 4421 shared holiday cheer by performing Christmas carols for residents of The Madison - Health and Rehab.

Tickets are on sale now for St. Joseph Catholic School’s Jeans, Jazz & Bruin Blues Draw Down for a chance to win things like gift baskets and thousands of dollars in cash in the name of raising money for better education. 

We didn’t quite finish the study in Acts before the holiday season, so we will look at the last verse this week.

RIDGELAND — An electric vehicle fast charging station at the Rennaissance at Colony Park went online here last week and can charge a vehicle in as little as 30 minutes for as low as $20, Entergy officials say.

MADISON — The precautionary boil water notice issued here Tuesday was attributed to human error during the routine cleaning of a water tower, officials said, and an all-clear was given Thursday morning.

Senior Director of Operations Pete Vozzo said the temporary loss of pressure was due to human error during the routine cleaning of the tower on Tisdale Road close to the Highway 51 intersection.

MADISON — A precautionary Boil Water Notice has been given to all city of Madison water customers east of Crawford Street.

MADISON – The historic Montgomery House received a generous donation of silver and antiques last week. 

MADISON — Sheila Jones is not seeking another term on the Madison County Board of Supervisors, saying this week she wants to spend time with her grandchildren and the rest of her family. 

Noted restauranteur and son of the Primos Cafe founder was remembered for his faith, love of family and growing the Primos brand in a career that spanned roughly six decades.

MADISON — Crumbl Cookies here recently became a certified testing store, and residents can now sample new and experimental cookie flavors every week. 

RIDGELAND- An updated land use and transportation plan for the city includes the recently annexed area west of I-55 as well as other recent zoning changes, city officials say.

MADISON — Beth Hennington said competing and winning on the Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge was the most intense experience she’s ever had. 

GLUCKSTADT — Ordinances prohibiting minors from obtaining and using alternative nicotine products and from buying and selling kratom were passed here this month.

RIDGELAND — A church here that offers beds to underprivileged children, specifically those in foster care, has reached its goal of 400 as efforts continue to raise funds and gather resources for those in need.