MADISON — Crime stats show no major violent crimes committed in the city of Madison for 2022 despite what authorities called a “slight increase” in property crimes and assault cases.

GLUCKSTADT — The Germantown Lady Mavericks received a standing ovation and official resolution from alderman last week to honor their 2023 MHSAA Class 6A State Championship victory earlier this month. 

The Rotary Club of Madison-Ridgeland is offering $5,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Madison County schools.

RIDGELAND — Homeowners will be able to dispose of hazardous items at an event sponsored by the county and municipalities this weekend at Northpark mall.

Madison, MS (03/24/2023) – This morning the directors, volunteers and staff of the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of MS, Animal Rescue Front, Inc. (ARF) of MA, Cheshire Abbey Animal Rescue, Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelter, Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL) and Rescue Revolution of MS and the Webster Animal Shelter presented a Certificate of Recognition for Distinguished Volunteer Service to Catherine Gunnell Gatlin for her selfless and tireless efforts in rescuing and furthering the well-being of stray and homeless animals in the Jackson metropolitan area.

MADISON — The Luella and Floyd Q. Doolittle Memorial Golf Classic has been set for April and will once again aid seminarians in their journey to priesthood.  

CANTON — A Canton man was sentenced to serve a quarter of a century in prison in connection with the armed robbery of a First Baptist Church staffer in January, District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced Tuesday.

The state Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision dismissing all claims against Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker and a deputy involved in the self-defense shooting death of a suspect in 2018, court documents say.

Republican Shelton Vance announced today that he is a candidate for Madison County Tax Collector. Vance has more than three decades of experience successfully managing and protecting tax dollars.

Mississippi has seen a dramatic rise in early childhood developmental and behavioral health screenings. An increase of this type was one of the goals of Mississippi Thrive!,

Madison Central High School is proud to announce its February Students of the Month, Journalism Instructor and Adviser Vicky Williams. 

JACKSON, Miss. – Angela Sarat Sontay angled the colored tips of the auto-injector just so – blue to the sky, orange to the thigh – and thrust the needle into Roberto’s flesh.

Madison Central High School announces teacher and employee of the month, school officials say.

GLUCKSTADT — Two new hotels are planned here as part of the Germantown Village development. 

Madison County Schools officials are polling parents about the possibility of a modified schedule for future school years, officials say.

Madison Master Gardener Marcia Barron said the Metro Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale will be filled with plants to purchase, including heirloom and pass-along plants. 

The Germantown Lady Mavericks took home their first-ever MHSAA Class 6A State Championship on March 4 to end their season with a bang. 

The blueberry will be the official fruit of Mississippi as of July, thanks to a push from the Mannsdale Upper Elementary fourth grade class. 

The federal criminal trial against former Madison County Engineer Rudy Warnock scheduled for next month will likely be continued following a motion filed this week.

Two Canton men have been arrested and charged in connection with a chase that started in Gluckstadt last week and ended in a four-hour manhunt, the authorities said.