CDFL Architects + Engineers is proud to announce several leadership promotions effective February 2025, reflecting the firm’s dedication to recognizing design excellence and fostering leadership within its team.

JACKSON, Miss. (February 3, 2025) -- Jeffery A. Styres, FLMI, J.D., was recently promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, and Zach Farmer, CFA, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, for Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company (SFBLIC).

We are excited to announce that Eleanore Hanlon Whisnant has joined our team as Benchmark’s newest Project Manager.

MADISON, Mississippi—Mississippi State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honored Brenton G. Bailey as the 2024 distinguished alumni fellow representing the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 

A Madison County native hopes to bring a unique training program for young children to Gluckstadt.

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is excited to announce Katrina Boyette Myricks as its new Executive Director.

Germantown High School junior Tate Bragg recently returned from a weeklong trip to Japan that included a presentation on economics at Tokyo University.

A proposed 57,479 square-foot Wyndham hotel on the northeast end of Autobahn Loop here has taken another step toward becoming a reality.

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

Brother Dr. Jonathan Phillips, center, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Canton, recently delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate, at the invitation of Senator Rod Hickman, left, who led the Pledge of Allegiance before Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, right, guided lawmakers through the day’s agenda.

Senator John Horhn on Thursday, February 6, 2025, led the Mississippi Senate’s presentation of Senate Resolution 16, Robert Poore of Flora, as the recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Arts and Landscape Architecture.

A Zaxby’s is slated for the Gluckstadt Road exit.

GLUCKSTADT —  A Sardis man driving a stolen truck was arrested here after leading police on a brief chase.

RIDGELAND — A proposed four-story condominium at The Township is one step closer to reality after plans were approved by aldermen last week.

RIDGELAND — A Jackson man and a woman were arrested here on prostitution and drug charges earlier this month.

A nearly 30 percent hike in wastewater fees is coming to city of Madison residents after a legal challenge failed last month. 

Madison Central High School hosted its annual Beauty and Beau Friday, February 14.

The Ridgeland Tourism Commission (RTC - Explore Ridgeland) is pleased to announce the addition of Krystal A. Watson as Sales and Events Manager and the promotion of Crystal Pham to Director of Sales and Events and Mary Byrd to Destination Services Manager.

Aiden Owens of Gluckstadt recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate.

The Madison Central High School Choir performed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as part of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann’s tradition of inviting students to share their talents at the Capitol.