CANTON — Alderman Tim Taylor is the presumptive Democratic candidate for Mayor following unofficial results from the primary runoff election held Tuesday.

A Madison man was sentenced last week to 40 years in prison, with eight years to serve for two counts of possession of child exploitation material. 

CANTON — A new state driver’s license facility is expected to be fully operational here soon.

RIDGELAND — The Taste Italian Kitchen slated to open in the Renaissance this year will add a large outdoor seating space to their restaurant.

RIDGELAND — Aldermen have approved a conditional use permit for a new natural gas power plant 

MADISON – Plans were announced Tuesday for a new mixed-use arts and entertainment district set to reshape the community’s cultural and commercial landscape. 

The City of Madison, in partnership with Bellamare Development announced today  The Gallery  — a transformative arts and entertainment district designed to elevate the quality of life …

A Ridgeland firm has agreed to pay the United States $1,207,600 to resolve civil allegations that it received improper payments from federal disaster recovery grant funds in connection with disaster recovery services it provided in 2017 and 2018 in West Virginia.

Luke Rounsaville of Madison served as a page for the Mississippi Senate.

Campbell Browning of Madison served as a page for the Mississippi Senate.

Canton voters will return to the polls next week for runoff elections in the Democrat Party primaries.

RIDGELAND — A public hearing on a proposed Entergy power plant on the west end of County Line Road is set this evening.

RIDGELAND — Police officers who used foul language during a traffic stop of a Jackson man with drugs and guns are under an internal investigation.

MADISON — The 100-year history of Rosa Scott School was celebrated Wednesday morning with the unveiling of a state historical marker.

The 13th Annual Leap 4 The Lily Pad (formerly Run Up for Downs) was created to support disability awareness and raise funds for The Lily Pad Cafe's operating costs.

Madison County Schools have announced  Austin Brown will serve as Deputy Superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. 

A Canton firefighter injured while on a call last week is home and expected to make a full recovery, Assistant Fire Chief Kelvin Luckett said.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board sheds some light on the circumstances of a medical helicopter crash that killed the crew of three just north of the Ross Barnett Reservoir early last month.

Employees with the Madison County Justice Court are being subjected to lie detector tests as the county investigates $3,000 in missing funds.

A Madison-Ridgeland Academy graduate has received a prestigious award from the University of Mississippi chosen from less than one percent of the student population.