Steve O’Neal named new Director of Information Technology at Neel-Schaffer
Steve O’Neal has joined Neel-Schaffer in the newly created position of Director of Information Technology, bringing 27 years of experience working with complex technology in large-scale organizations.
Madison County Attorneys Memorialized By The Mississippi Bar
On Tuesday, October 10, The Mississippi Bar held the 95th Annual Memorial Service before the Mississippi Supreme Court in the Chambers of the Supreme Court building in Jackson. Family and friends were invited to attend in person or virtually. Attorneys and judges memorialized included Burke C. Murphy of Canton; Richard C. Bradley III, Miles Curtiss McKee, Helen Wetherbee, and William G. Wright, Jr., all of Madison.
Visit Ridgeland marketing director earns Excellence in Tourism Leadership Program Mastery Level Certificate
The Ridgeland Tourism Commission (Visit Ridgeland), dedicated to promoting and enhancing the tourism experience in Ridgeland, Mississippi, is excited to announce that Katie Coats, director of marketing and public relations, has achieved the Excellence in Tourism Leadership Program Mastery Level Certificate.
Ridgeland Mayor signs fire proclamation
Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee signs a proclamation designating October 8 – 14 as Fire Prevention Week. Standing from left, Ridgeland Deputy Fire Chief James Stokes and Fire Chief Matt Bailey. Seated, Ridgeland Chamber Executive Director Linda Bynum and Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee.
2023-2024 Madison County Youth Leadership Class selected
The Madison County Business League & Foundation and MCEDA Announce the 2023-2024 Madison County Youth Leadership (MCYL) Class. All public, private, and parochial schools in Madison County, plus Jackson Academy and Jackson Prep, select one junior to represent their respective school in the program. All students are Madison County residents.
Belhaven University Opens Its New $12 Million Parking Garage
A $12 million parking garage was just completed on the Belhaven University campus. The new five-story parking complex is now open, solving the University’s parking challenges and providing ample parking spaces. The garage was constructed over the existing parking lot between Heidelberg Gymnasium and Dr. Billy Kim International Center. Access is from the two university entrances off Peachtree Street, with one entrance putting drivers at the lowest level of the garage and the other higher in the garage.
Madison resident receives state and regional recognition in public relations field
A Madison resident has received statewide and regional recognition for her work in the field of public relations. Jan Schaefer, who serves as Director of Communications for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, was awarded top honors for social media management and social media writing by the Southern Publication Relations Federation, comprised of public relations practitioners from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.