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A new development fund, the Outstanding Faculty Award, honors oral surgeons and SOD graduates. Pictured from left, Dr. George May, Dr. Daniel Quon, Dr. Jeffrey Brown and Dr. Stephen Gandy.

UMMC Dentistry School development funds honor faculty

When the School of Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center opened in 1975, founding faculty and the very first students who walked its halls set the expectations for the future of dentistry in the state. more

By RUTH CUMMINS | 7/28/21

Ridgeland doctor selected for Rural Physician Scholarship

Justin Sudduth, a Ridgeland native, graduate of the University of Mississippi, and student at Mississippi College, was recently selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP). more

By SPECIAL REPORTS | 7/28/21

Pictured are: Joe Dera, marketing consultant; Elizabeth Rooks-Barber, Barber & Mann, Inc.; Chef David Raines, the Flora Butcher and Dave’s Triple B Restaurant; Helen Rooks Butts; Annette Vise, McCarty Architects; Sheila Blakely, Wisteria Lane Florist; and Chip Estes, independent energy consultant. Outgoing President Nathan Thomas is seated in the forefront.

Friends of Flora leader heading to Notre Dame

Friends Of Flora, the local non-profit that picked up the reins of Flora’s defunct Chamber of Commerce in 2020, bid a fond farewell to its first president Nathan Thomas. more

7/28/21

Shreenithi Lakshiminarayanan will graduate from Germantown High School and Holmes Community College in May 2022.

Madison teen graduating high school, Holmes

Madison native Shreenithi Lakshiminarayanan is no stranger to success and is already ahead of the curve. In May of 2022, she will earn her diploma from Germantown High School and, shortly thereafter, her Associate of Arts degree from Holmes Community College thanks to the Dual Enrollment program. more

By SPECIAL REPORTS | 7/28/21

$7 million marijuana facility planned for Canton

A local attorney is looking to bring a $7 million investment and more than 30 jobs to Madison County with a new 30,000 square foot medical marijuana facility in Canton. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/28/21

County PR person proud of Facebook growth

Madison County’s governmental Facebook page increased followers by 188% over the past year, the county’s public relations firm director told members of the Board of Supervisors during the board’s July 19 meeting. more

By SCOTT HAWKINS | 7/28/21

County has no plans for COVID funding

Madison County has received $10.3 million or about half in its first installment of the federal COVID-19 pandemic recovery monies. more

By SCOTT HAWKINS | 7/28/21

The new Gluckstadt location of the Sherwin Williams Paint Store chain is currently being constructed at 207 Dees Plaza. Construction is estimated to be finished in October of this year.

Sherwin Williams coming to G’stadt

GLUCKSTADT — A new Sherwin-Williams paint store under construction in the Dees Plaza here since June should be open for business by October, a company official said. more

By JOHN LEE | 7/28/21

Amba and Buddy Ogletree of Madison are among the thousands of people spending this week at the Neshoba County Fair. At the Ogletree’s cabin, the walls are adorned with signatures and families, friends and random guests from over the years.

History etched on Neshoba Fair walls

Madison residents Amba and Buddy Ogletree are spending this week in the heat and mud at the Neshoba County Fair. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/28/21

Hinds investigator arrested in R’land

A former investigator for the Hinds County Sheriff’s office bonded out of jail Friday morning after he was arrested on domestic violence charges in Ridgeland. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/21/21

ATF investigating Jackson man for guns

The arrest of a Jackson man in connection with a Madison auto burglary last week has led to a federal investigation, the authorities said. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/21/21

Gov. Tate Reeves, flanked by state law enforcement officials, unveils a plan to help reduce crime in Jackson last week.

Governor announces plan to help reduce crime in Jackson

A state law enforcement initiative to help make Jackson safer was announced by Gov. Tate Reeves last week. more

By SCOTT HAWKINS | 7/21/21

Higginbotham-Moody elected to auto board

Trudy Higginbotham-Moody has been elected to serve as Secretary-Treasurer of the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association (MADA). Higginbotham Moody is President of Mercedes-Benz of Jackson. more

By SPECIAL REPORTS | 7/21/21

McCluskey named to Leadership Council

MADISON — Ric McCluskey was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. more

By SPECIAL REPORTS | 7/21/21

Sara Hederman of Ridgeland recently competed in the Miss Hospitality Pageant, finishing as Third Alternate. Hederman, a Jackson Prep graduate, said this was the first pageant she has competed in.

Hederman places Third Alternate in Miss Hospitality competition

Sara Hederman said competing in Miss Hospitality was unlike anything she has ever done, and she made a lot of good friends and memories in the process. more

By JOHN LEE | 7/21/21

Newly-appointed Gluckstadt Planning and Zoning Commission Board members stand together after the conclusion of the special Gluckstadt meeting on July 19. Pictured, from left: Tim Slattery, Melanie Greer, Katrina Myrick, David Boackle, Lee Drake, and Andrew Duggar. Not pictured is Sam McGaugh.

Gluckstadt appoints members to P&Z board

GLUCKSTADT — Mississippi’s newest city now has a Planning and Zoning Commission. more

By JOHN LEE | 7/21/21

Camden man arrested for theft at Neshoba casino

A Madison County man has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a vehicle from the a Neshoba County casino on Saturday. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/21/21

Madison police seeking public input for accreditation

Madison Police will seek public comment on July 26 as part of an accreditation program the department been involved with for almost 20 years. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/21/21

County to grade roads in annexed area

The city of Ridgeland will cut grass along some county roads in a newly-annexed area west of I-55 and Madison County will in turn grade some gravel roads. more

By SCOTT HAWKINS | 7/21/21

Arkansas fugitive killed in shootout

CANTON — An Arkansas man suspected of shooting an ex-girlfriend died in a shootout with police at an interstate motel here on Saturday. more

By DUNCAN DENT | 7/21/21

Chris Renzema at Duling

We've Got Milk 5K goes virtual

Build-a-Bluebird-Box Workshop

Three Doors Down at Brandon Amphitheater

Kane Brown at Brandon Amphitheater