RIDGELAND — A Ridgeland man was arrested for allegedly trafficking a controlled substance following his arrest here at the first of the month.

MADISON — A new $6 million 12-court tennis center that serves all four Madison County School District zones officially opened Tuesday adjacent to Rosa Scott School.

This year’s MRA Homecoming Maids are more than just the faces of tradition—they’re the heart and soul of the student body. 

Mike Espy will testify against former Madison County Engineer Rudy Warnock in his ongoing federal bribery case, which is finally set to begin in December, according to court documents.

The St. Joseph Catholic School Homecoming Court for 2024. 

FLORA — No serious injuries were reported in a barndominium fire off Virlilia Road here Tuesday morning.

The team and partners of Explore Ridgeland were recently honored at the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) 2024 Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held October 2-4, 2024, in Hattiesburg.

A Canton man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a series of unrelated crimes that included the February 2024 stabbing of a convenience store owner.

A homeless Jackson man who shot up a family reunion in Canton last summer, killing two people, was sentenced to 40 years in prison last week.

The teenage victim of a two-year sexual assault by a relative helped send her molester to prison for 15 years after she recorded him making advances at a family gathering.

MADISON — A splash pad is coming to Liberty Park.

The Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet is hosting an upcoming fundraising event, Ballet & Barre-BQ.

The Canton Flea Market is on Thursday, Oct. 10.

After an almost 40-year career with the Madison Fire Department, Battalion Chief John Pitts looks forward to spending time with his family.

New memebers to the Madison Garden Club were welcomed last month.

Members of the Madison Police and Fire Departments along with Mississippi USAR Task Force sent personnel and resources to stage in Pensacola, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Helene. 

RIDGELAND — An E-Waste disposal event at the Renaissance will allow residents to safely dispose of old desktop computers, laptops, tablets and cell phones free of charge.

A couple dozen residents filed an appeal late last month in Madison County Circuit Court over the recent rezoning of two large tracts of land off Clarkdell Road to make way for development of over 800 new homes.

MADISON — Jeanelle Viaje Fredericks was her parents’ pride and joy, bringing them much love, light, and happiness.

FLORA — Salad Days Produce, a producer of hydroponically grown head lettuce, announced a more than $8 million expansion expected to generate at least 12 jobs.