Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee signs a proclamation designating May 14-20, 2023 National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. 

Mississippi author Eudora Welty would have celebrated her 114th birthday on April 13, 2023.  

MADISON — This year’s final Swing Into Summer event is today (Thursday) and will feature a special celebration recognizing the Madison Police Department as part of Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. 

Memorial Day observances are set in Ridgeland and Flora.

RIDGELAND — A Jackson man received 40 years in prison for the armed robbery of a hotel clerk here in May 2021, Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced Tuesday.

CANTON — Six men have pleaded guilty in a gang-related shooting here.

The $65 million six-laning of I-55 from Madison to Gluckstadt remains in the design phase, although Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons assured Madison County supervisors on Monday the work is part of the MDOT’s three year plan.

RIDGELAND – Lt. Sara Perkins of the Ridgeland Police Department received the prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Distinguished Citizen Medal on Monday morning for her service to the community and selfless acts. 

MADISON — The Farmers Market begins June 6 and runs every Tuesday through July, with the exception of July 4.

GLUCKSTADT — A family-friendly entertainment center that will include bowling, an arcade, a sports bar and casual dining is on the way here, developers say.

Madison County supervisors continued a vote to rezone approximately 350 acres near the proposed Reunion interchange on Bozeman Road in order to carve out specific exclusions such as tattoo parlors. 

A non-profit news organization is being threatened with a defamation lawsuit by former Gov. Phil Bryant in connection with comments an executive and two reporters have made about him in the wake of a $77 million welfare scandal they reported.

The Madison Back Yard Burgers off Grandview Boulevard appears to have shuttered, with the inside contents being removed, as well as menu signage.

A Madison man was given a life sentence without parole in the October assault of his girlfriend, District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced on Friday.

A Madison lawmaker has joined more than 25 of her colleagues in signing a letter asking the state Parole Board to rescind parole for a convicted teenage murderer.

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night asked for public support to fund things like new treatment and early detection. 

FARMHAVEN — Ranata Johnson says she is honored and privileged to return home and serve as principal at Luther Branson Elementary east of Canton. 

A rumor that a Ridgeland Police office was shot in the line of duty last week were unfounded and apparently confused with an incident in the Delta, according to RPD.

MADISON — Dr. Kim Brewer is excited about her new role as principal of Rosa Scott School and particularly being a part of the excellent academic and extracurricular traditions.