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Recycling survey is under way

The city of Ridgeland is exploring implementing a mandatory recycling program for businesses that would include a monthly fee for the service. More

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Film studio, offices planned for Canton

A new film studio, complete with sound stage and production office space, will be built in Canton to encourage movie production in the state. More  

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Home size decreasing in Yandell area

Less may be more, at least in the Yandell Road area. More

Kind acts support student battling cancer

Madison Central senior Kelsey Carroll is pictured with two members of the M.D. Anderson team, Dr. Sue Madsen and Dr. Shreyaskumar Patel. A blood drive is scheduled tomorrow at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison from noon to 8 p.m. in her honor. Special to The Herald

If it's Wednesday, it must be "Kindness for Kelsey" day. More

Alice inWonderland

Dancers with Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet (from bottom to top) Maggie Holmes, Salem Chism, Paige Westover, Elizabeth Sosebee, Rhea Kay Rowe, Christina Holy, Caroline Jones, Victoria Hunter, Erin Ivey and Spencer Smith will be performing March 7 at Thalia Mara Hall in the classic tale Alice in Wonderland.

When Jennifer Beasley, artistic director of the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet, chose Alice in Wonderland for this spring's performance, she had no idea that director Tim Burton's much-anticipated movie of the timeless story would be coming out at the same time. More

Adopt an animal

Alice Carson and Steve Vassallo talk with Dr. Brad Armstrong Monday about the Madison Ark Rescue Initiative Agreement. The MARIA program helps promote pet adoption by having photographs of Madison Ark animals in area businesses. Dr. Armstrong allowed a photograph of Zsa Zsa, a white long hair cat, at his dental office in Madison. Melanie Thortis | The Herald

With her long white silky fur and green eyes, Zsa Zsa is now a pinup girl. More

Ridgeland project gets $1.9M

The third time is the charm for Ridgeland. More

City employees may have to kick the habit

Ridgeland aldermen are considering banning tobacco use on city property. Rick Guy | The Herald

Ridgeland recreation and parks department head Chris Chance isn't sure how he'll get through the work day without taking a few breaks to chew a little tobacco - a habit he's struggled with for more than 20 years. More

Board blocks clinic in historic home

The Canton Zoning Commission this week denied a special exception that would allow a medical clinic to be located in the city's historic downtown-area district among some of the oldest and most expensive homes in Canton. More

Cyclists in city enjoying amenities

A new bicycle lane on William Boulevard makes it safer for cyclists and motorists to share the road. Special to The Herald

Ridgeland has made cycling the streets easier and safer with the addition of some new amenities for riders that include bike lanes and bike detectors. More

Affidavits won't be filed in Esco case

Canton police officials say they won't file key documents needed to prosecute the case of an ex-Canton animal control officer accused of improperly shooting and dumping numerous animals. More

Waste plan upheld in Hinds court

A state commission's approval of Madison County's solid waste management plan, which includes a proposed landfill on North County Line Road, has been upheld by a specially appointed judge. More

Wait for ruling on Madison hospital proposal begins

Sister Mary Trinita with St. Dominic's Hospital listens to proceedings during the certificate of need public hearing for the St. Dominic Madison County Health Care Facility in the Mississippi Department of Health Osborne Building Thursday. Melanie Thortis | The Herald

As St. Dominic Hospital supporters begin what will be a long wait to learn if the Jackson hospital can build a facility in south Madison County, the owner of the rival Canton hospital is looking for ways to win them over. More

Don't let mulch volcanoes erupt

I don't want to alarm anyone too badly, but there are multiple volcanoes forming in our Mississippi communities as you read this column. More

Breaking the Silence

Canton Quality of Life vice chairman James Cockrell and chairman Susan Coulange are government watchdogs for the Canton community. Melanie Thortis | The Herald

Many people had never heard of the group Canton Quality of Life before a few weeks ago. But the once-quiet grassroots organization has recently captured the attention of local lawmakers and the public with their hard-hitting probes on city government. More

Howland to run in county election

County elections are about 17 months away, but a candidate for District 2 supervisor has already surfaced. More

Rosamond declines to appeal further

Ex-Canton Alderman Ray Rosamond, who lost his case alleging voter fraud and illegal voting occurred in last year's Ward 1 election, will not appeal the judge's ruling. More

Proposed NCL landfill in judge's hands

Trucks move debris at the Little Dixie Landfill in southwest Madison County Tuesday. A new landfill has been proposed and will be located in the trees to the north of Little Dixie. Melanie Thortis | The Herald

A lone worker in a green reflector vest methodically walks along North County Line Road picking up bits of paper, empty plastic bottles and other scraps of household debris that flies off garbage trucks heading into a Madison County landfill. More

Liquor store gets a veto from mayor

Canton Mayor William Truly has vetoed a 6-1 Board of Aldermen vote that would allow a liquor store in Canton. More

MC students head to Senate program

Madison Central High School students Matt McDonald and Allison Taylor will spend a week in Washington, D.C., in March after winning scholarships through the U.S. Senate Youth Program. Melanie Thortis | The Herald

Madison Central senior Matt McDonald is eyeing a career in politics while classmate Allison Taylor sees her calling in the operating room. More

City sales tax revenue is up

Ridgeland is among the best-faring cities in the Jackson metro area, while Canton is one of the worst, in sales tax revenue generated since the start of the 2010 fiscal year, state tax figures recently released show. More

Opportunities up with Scandinavia links

Madison is stretching its Swedish connection to reach all of Scandinavia. More

Community news

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities More

Club news

Canton Music Study Club More

Let's get creative

Cecilia Scheib applies textured paint to a bowl at Different Strokes in Ridgeland. Right: Twelve-year-old Marc Ely paints a Jeep. Melanie Thortis | The Herald

There's an art to entertaining, and in Madison County, many people are entertaining using art. More

Debutantes to be presented at ball

The Jackson Chapter of Jack and Jill of America will hold its Biennial Sweetheart Ball tonight at the Jackson Marriott. More

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