The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday a nearly $20 million grant for Madison and Hinds counties for work on I-55, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker announced. 

The Reverend Chip Stevens, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Jackson, delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the invitation of Senate President Pro Tempore Dean Kirby, who led the Pledge of Allegiance before Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann guided lawmakers through the day's agenda.

RIDGELAND — The city capped off its year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary last week with food, music, and a drone show.

RIDGELAND — Friendship Park will be closed this month for maintenance

RIDGELAND — The juvenile suspect wounded in an officer-involved shooting that occurred on New Year’s Eve when he attempted to evade police at Renaissance at Colony Park last week has been charged, Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said.

MADISON — A new school zone will reduce the speed limit for a portion of Rice Road outside Madison Avenue Upper Elementary during school hours, officials said.

Gluckstadt gears up for its first municipal election as candidates for aldermen and mayor of municipalities state wide prepare for the municipal election set for this summer.

Miss Mississippi Teen Brooke Bumgarner of Madison was recently named Miss America Teen 2nd Alternate at the Florida pageant that kicked off last week. 

The Gator Bowl between Ole Miss and Duke has been rescheduled to kick off at 7:05 p.m. Central on Thursday, Jan. 2.

RIDGELAND — A suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting here on Tuesday is in custody as the investigation into the incident continues.

The Northbay-Madison Garden Club met recently for the regular meeting in the home of Melanie Morris.  

The Flora Train Depot recently received a plaque commemorating its historic significance thanks to the efforts of Friends Of Flora and the generosity of the Ergon Family Foundation. 

Waste Management customers in Madison County can expect a modified pickup schedule this week as the company will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

CANTON — A Texas man who was a person of interest in a weekend shooting that left one man dead turned himself in to police on Saturday.

REUNION — The investigation is continuing into the horses that were shot on Christmas Day at the Reunion Stables.

RIDGELAND — About 30 students will have their art displayed at the Bill Waller Craft Center through the end of January as part of the city’s 125th-anniversary celebration.

Intense storms, including tornadoes, are possible in Madison County through this evening.

Two horses were shot at the Reunion Horse Stables around Christmas Day.

The Bear Creek Water Association will open a new office building and workshop space at 586 Church Road following site plan approval from the city of Gluckstadt earlier this month.

GLUCKSTADT — Serving hours for on-site alcohol consumption could be extended after city officials approved a resolution supporting the measure earlier this month.