GLUCKSTADT —  A Benton man wanted for shoplifting in multiple jurisdictions remains in custody here on shoplifting charges.

CANTON — The second shooting in under a month was reported last week at an apartment complex here.

Thomas Adams has been named the next principal of Madison Middle School.

Two high-achieving seniors from Madison County were honored with major scholarships at the 2025 STAR Student event, where $88,500 in awards were presented to top students and teachers across the state.

CANTON —  A man here was sentenced to 18 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to framing his ex-wife for drug possession.

RIDGELAND — Tourism officials say a proposed tax increase on hotels and restaurants to fund improvements to Freedom Ridge Park will be a boon for residents.

Madison Central High School hosted its annual senior class day senior awards presentation Tuesday, May 6. 

Robert J. Barnes, President and CEO of PriorityOne Bank, recently announced the promotion of Valerie Brewer to Branch Manager at the bank’s Ridgeland location. 

Madison County Election Commissioner Leroy Lacy has recently been elected as the President of the Election Commissioners Association of Mississippi. 

A Jackson woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to the sale of methamphetamine.

RIDGELAND — No injuries were reported after a teenager accidentally stepped on the accelerator and drove a vehicle through the front of a restaurant here last week.

Dr. Doug Jones has been named the next principal at Madison Central High School, officials announced on Friday. 

A $5,000 donation from Atmos Energy will help third graders in the Madison County Public Schools read at grade level.

MADISON — A New Albany man has been arrested for stalking someone in the Cypress Lake subdivision.

MADISON — A woman died of smoke inhalation in a house fire here Tuesday morning.

Madison Central High School hosted its annual Senior Class Day Awards on Tuesday, May 6. Pictured are the Hall of Fame recipients. 

Madison Central High School hosted its annual senior class day awards presentations Tuesday, May 6. 

Madison Police are investigating a Tuesday morning fire death.

Pepsi Pops is moving to next week — Friday, May 16, 7:30 pm, Old Trace Park. "The weather just didn't hold out long enough," officials said. "Tickets and parking passes will be honored for …

Pepsi Pops has been postponed.