Madison County supervisors last week approved spending the final $3 million of federal COVID-19 relief monies on projects in Madison and Ridgeland. The county received $20,642,090 in American …

RIDGELAND — Upgrades have been made to the Ridgeland Tennis Center that include improved lighting and more pickleball courts.

MADISON — The son of a former governor was arrested for trespassing in his own neighborhood here Thursday morning, police said.

A battle is brewing on the Madison County Board of Supervisors to find a permanent home for the District Attorney’s Office, with at least one supervisor wanting the office to be located in the county seat of Canton, no matter the cost. 

Fans hopelessly devoted to the musical “Grease” will find the Center Players Community Theatre’s current production is the one that you want to see.

Coach Mark Fanning just finished his 29th year as baseball coach at St. Andrew’s with a state championship title, a goal his 11 seniors, including his son Rolen, had been working on their entire athletic career.

A Canton woman was fatally injured in a single-car accident just north of the Highway 463 exit Monday night.

CANTON — A Memorial Day shooting that killed a 50-year-old man here remains under investigation.

Madison County’s Tax Assessor and Tax Collector made pleas to the Board of Supervisors on Monday to purchase land near the existing courthouse annex in Madison to construct a larger building to accommodate their growing needs. 

RIDGELAND—Dirt work is starting on at least four data centers in Madison County, part of Amazon’s $10 billion investment.

LIVINGSTON—Developers behind a proposed 15-bed assisted living facility here have withdrawn their plans after selling the land late last month. 

RIDGELAND — C Spire has announced the appointment of Suzy Hays as president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024. Hays succeeds Hu Meena, who will step up to Chairman of the Board of Telapex, Inc., the holding company for both C Spire and Franklin Telephone Company, Inc.

A lot has changed seven years after Greg Purnell opened Barley’s Beer Barn. 

The studio, thebarre, opened in April and has been going strong, offering a variety of classes to meet all skill and fitness levels.

The Germantown High School Band spring activities finished this season with good showings at the state competition in Jackson in March.

For Madison County Native Tony Esquijarosa, the Gluckstadt Fire Department was a good opportunity to turn his service to his country in the military to a more local focus in the community he grew up in.

Chloe Carter will represent the city of Gluckstadt at the Miss Magnolia State pageant in Vicksburg in November.

Madison County Schools recently announced Ben Dew will serve as Director of Operations for the district. Mr. Dew brings more than two decades of experience in education to the role as a teacher and coach at the high school and community college level.

The Madison County Business League & Foundation 2024 Executive Leadership Class (MCEL) participated in Law & Order Day on May 15, 2024. 

The Tri-County Academy Rebels claimed the MAIS 4A Championship in Baseball this month with a 5-0 win over Kirk Academy at home in Flora.