Madison County will have a budget that exceeds $200 million for the first time in history, County Administrator Greg Higginbotham told supervisors on Monday before the board adopted the new budget. 

Construction on the new Chipotle restaurant on Grandview Boulevard is going smoothly.

Madison’s Brooklyn Gallagher was recognized Tuesday night for her accomplishments in the 2023 Mississippi Swimming Long Course State Championship in July. 

Madison’s Sarah Beth Solop says she relates highly to her role in New Stage’s upcoming production of “Lend Me a Soprano” since she is not an opera singer, and the main character barely knows opera. 

MADISON — A Madison County man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a July 29 standoff at Cypress Lake.

The Bear Creek Water Association is advising customers to be aware of water usage due to the recent lack of rain and high temperatures. 

STARKVILLE — A 19-year-old sophomore student at Mississippi State University from Madison died on campus over the weekend. 

MADISON – St. Joseph Catholic School’s Terry Cassreino said being selected as National Broadcast Adviser of the Year was an unexpected honor that falls on not just himself, but his dedicated, hardworking students. 

RIDGELAND — The proposed budget for the Fiscal 2024 has no new taxes and a raise for city employees, officials say.

MADISON — Jim Butler is being remembered for leaving a legacy of good.

The former Madison County engineer facing federal bribery and wire fraud charges filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Alabama earlier this month. 

El Sombrero District Manager Robert Silvera says the best part of running their new restaurant in the Lucky City is receiving such a warm welcome from the local Gluckstadt community. 

Gluckstadt broke ground earlier this month on a new Police Department expected to be completed in August or September of next year. 

The new Trustmark branch in Gluckstadt off of Calhoun Station Parkway is on track to open at the beginning of the year, bank officials said.

Entergy crews installed street lights along Gluckstadt Road this week as the first of three lighting projects they have slated for the city.

Gluckstadt Mayor Walter Morrison said he has wanted a Post Office for the past two years, and plans are finally starting to come into focus. 

The $26 million Reunion Parkway extension over I-55 that broke ground earlier this month will open up economic development and relieve traffic congestion here, officials say.

Ridgeland Recreation and Parks recently welcomed two new hires to the city, Carly Brandon and Ben McDonald, to help Ridgeland grow and make things more enjoyable for residents through events and other festivities. 

The victim of a fiery one-vehicle crash last Thursday morning on I-55 between Madison and Ridgeland remains unidentified, officials say.

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra promises “A Season of Fresh Voices” to mark its 79th year.