Neal retiring as Ridgeland police chief
RIDGELAND — After a law enforcement career spanning more than three decades here, Police Chief John Neal has announced he will retire at the end of June.
Chase Named Principal of Ridgeland High School
Madison County Schools is proud to announce Mrs. Crystal Chase as the next principal of Ridgeland High School.
EDITORIAL/Principle over pragmatism
Wirt Adams Yerger, Jr., the father of the modern Mississippi Republican Party, a man who chose principle over power and pragmatism, died last week leaving a big void but not without a lasting legacy. He was 92.
How to throw a proper Southern crawfish boil
I don’t know when the crawfish bubble began to blow up. I imagine it was maybe around the time the TV show Swamp People became a big deal, or was it the Duck Dynasty guys?
Tucker continues to serve country, veterans
Service to America and its veterans is woven through Dr. Tawana Tucker’s career.
Burchfield Named Principal of Madison Central High School
Madison County Schools is proud to announce Dr. Teague Burchfield as the next principal of Madison Central High School.
Hoy Road detour planned 3 days starting May 10
MADISON — Hoy Road east of Tisdale Road to Sundial Road will be restricted to local traffic only three days next week.
Scouts recognized for work in Madison
MADISON — Max Sanders said he and his fellow Scouts in Troop 15 had a blast hopping in their canoes and cleaning up Brashear Creek.
Board tables Parkway rentals
RIDGELAND — Plans for a controversial mixed-use development with almost 300 residential units in a live, work, dine and play atmosphere proposed on the Highland Colony Parkway here were tabled by aldermen until their second meeting in June.
Supervisors opt out of marijuana sales; growing, processing allowed
Madison County supervisors on Monday voted not to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated parts of the county on the eve of a Tuesday deadline but will allow growing.
Yerger, 92, father of Mississippi GOP, favored principle over power, pragmatism
Wirt Adams Yerger, Jr., considered the father of the modern Mississippi Republican Party, who chose principle over power and pragmatism, died Monday, May 2, 2022. He was 92.
School books reviewed
Just over 20 books in the Madison County School District’s library collection including books by Sherman Alexie and Toni Morrison on sexuality have been put on a restricted use while district officials review challenges submitted by parents.