RIDGELAND — Retired Col. John McCollum said the Veterans Day observance here is a great way to honor veterans and their families for putting their lives on the line for the freedom the country enjoys today. 

Charlotte Seals, superintendent of Madison County Schools, has been selected to serve on the national American Heart Association Superintendent Council.

GLUCKSTADT — City officials officially recognized the Germantown High School Marching Band’s state championship win Tuesday night with band director Justin Harvison in attendance. 

The city of Ridgeland will close the south end of the Highland Colony Parkway from Cole Road to Marketridge Drive beginning Monday, November 7, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., city officials announced Thursday.

MADISON — A house from the early 1900s was moved from the corner of Madison Avenue and Magnolia Street last week to a new location as part of a project to restore and renovate historic buildings downtown. 

RIDGELAND — World War II veteran Howard “Jeff” Jefferson Parker, Jr., was presented with a Combat Action Ribbon for his service in the Navy Armed Guard during World War II by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker this past Friday.

Recently released ACT data shows that students in Madison County Schools are exceeding score averages on both the state and national level, Madison County School District officials reported.

MADISON — Wallace Collins said having Oct. 22 proclaimed as “Wallace Collins Day” in honor of his service to the city was a great finishing touch to his career. 

MADISON – St. Joseph Catholic School students were honored for their journalism achievements at the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association Fall 2022 Convention last week. 

Two Madison County School Board positions are contested on next Tuesday’s elections along with US House of Representatives races.

Madison Central High School is kicking off Toys for Tots collections this month.

GLUCKSTADT — The Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance is excited to announce Small Business Season! 

RIDGELAND — Kim Cooper has joined the city as the new Director of Public Relations, Mayor Gene F. McGee announced recently. 

GERMANTOWN — The GHS Marching Band won the State Championship and is inviting everyone to an encore performance tonight (Thursday).

A Madison man faces 20 years in prison after he was convicted of aggravated assault for hitting his father-in-law in the head with a baseball bat, Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said.

Madison Station Elementary recently had two special events. 

Madison County cities have officially confirmed their events and trick-or-treating plans for Halloween, including Trunk-or-Treats for the kids and other fun, family friendly activities. 

A Mustard Seed Gift Shop is coming to Olde Towne Ridgeland early next year while a pop up store is coming to Madison just in time for Christmas. 

A daycare worker accused of child abuse was sentenced to two years in prison after she pleaded guilty last week, according to the Madison County District Attorney’s office.

U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith will headline the City of Ridgeland’s Veterans Day Celebration, Friday, Nov. 11 at Ridgeland’s City Hall beginning at 11 a.m.