RIDGELAND — A popular catfish restaurant on the Reservoir closed last week to address a mainline water pipe break in their kitchen, restaurant officials said.

GLUCKSTADT — An award-winning Canton middle school teacher hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver going the wrong way on I-55 here Saturday afternoon is being remembered for her dedication to her job and her students.

The federal trial against Rudy Warnock, which has been continued nearly a dozen times, may well be headed to trial as scheduled on Aug. 5, after a co-defendant in the case will retain his current lawyer at the expense of the court. 

MADISON—The city is compiling complaints from homeowners about utility companies that leave their properties in subpar conditions after work is finished. 

Madison the City will host its annual fireworks show on July 3, starting at 9 p.m. at Liberty Park.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is enhancing its educational infrastructure by establishing a multidisciplinary teaching campus in Ridgeland’s Colony Park.

The 1970s are remembered for many things: the end of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon’s resignation from the presidency, American hostages held for 444 days by Iran and disco (ugh).

FLORA — No Injuries were reported in an early morning structure fire off of Pocahontas Road in the southwest part of town.

LOST RABBIT — A boat show will be held here this Friday from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. at 145 Republic St. 

The Madison County Republican Party hopes to expand its “I Voted” sticker competition in its second year, Vice-Chairman Colleen Wise said.

DEERFIELD — New home construction here is dumping mud and water on residents.

MADISON — The Farmer’s Market is coming to a close for the summer as the last event nears on Tuesday.

Miss Madison County Gracie Bassett, a senior in the Honors College at Mississippi College double majoring in biology and chemistry medical sciences, competed in the 2024 Miss Mississippi Pageant last week in Vicksburg.

Embattled former Madison County Engineer Rudy Warnock is scheduled to go to trial on Aug. 5 on federal bribery and wire fraud charges.

GLUCKSTADT — A puppy was rescued here last week in a house fire on Yandell Road.

MADISON — A project to signalize two intersections here on the Highland Colony Parkway could take all summer, city officials say.

“Grease” is still the word on stage June 13-16 at Madison Square Center for the Arts.

The Gluckstadt Madison Business Alliance is hosting a breakfast business seminar next Tuesday, with a focus on local marketing powered by Google.

RIDGELAND — City officials say that about $2.2 million in road work that began on County Line Road in March should be completed by the end of the month.

CANTON — Police are investigating a series of Memorial Day shootings here. Canton PD received a call reporting a drive-by shooting on Canal Street at the Cypress Meadow Apartment Complex at about 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27.