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Supervisors start night meetings Monday

An evening era begins for the Madison County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 6. More

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Lots of questions: Madison mayor, missing cat

The case involving the Madison mayor’s missing cat and an investigation into a months-old trespassing case on her property has sparked complaints on Facebook. More  

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DPS to move office to city

The Department of Public Safety's Division of Public Safety Planning has relocated to Ridgeland. More

Recycling comes to complex

When Keller White moved into the Pear Orchard Apartments last year, she was disappointed there was no recycling available. More

Sheriff, coalition aim to limit teen access to alcohol

Madison County authorities want to dry up the suppliers for underage drinkers. More

Gun was found in middle school search

Madison Middle School parents are being reassured about the safety of their children after a gun was reportedly found in a student's possession Monday. More

Smith announces run for city board

I'm D.I. Smith, and if you are a resident of Ridgeland, I'm asking for your vote, Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Special Election to fill the city of Ridgeland alderman-at-large seat. More

HeARTS Against AIDS features works of area artists

The colorful paintings of artist Candy Cain are shown in this file photo of her work. File photo | The Herald

For 20 years, the Mississippi HeARTS Against AIDS benefit auction has given thousands of dollars in grants for HIV/AIDS-related issues. More

City hires Cloy as assistant to police chief

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The Canton Police Department has a new assistant chief who wants to enhance teamwork and community involvement. More

Mayor calls for leaders' accountability

Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler says city residents and leaders need to insist on accountability in government - county government. More

Glass, rope swings could be banned on Rez

Changes to several ordinances around the Ross Barnett Reservoir could be on the way, as officials look at tweaking some rules for safety concerns, and in at least one proposal, for concerns over property values. More

Walter declares candidacy in alderman-at-large race

Cassandra Burney Walter, 49, is running for the position of Alderman at Large in the upcoming special election, Feb. 7, City of Ridgeland municipal election. More

Business all in the family

Above: From left, Lisa, Danny and Lana Perry keep The Bookshelf in business in Ridgeland.

Below: Danny Perry waits on customer James Briggs. Photos by Kathy Matheny | Special to The Herald

Could you supervise your kids in a work place without showing favoritism? Could you report to them? Sure, there'd be plenty of family time if you worked together. More

Local delegation to seek federal support

Madison County is presenting a unified front to Mississippi's congressional delegation to lobby for projects that will benefit the entire county. More

Man fights double fire charges for city, county

Billy Carpenter is tired of paying for fire protection - twice. More

City making another pass at sales tax increase

Ridgeland leaders are once again seeking a 1 percent sales tax hike to help fund redevelopment in the southeastern portion of the city. More

Students ask locals to roll up sleeves, donate blood

Emma Grace Trammell, Allen Riley, Miller Widemire, Lane Taylor and Maddie Howell, work on posters and thank you notes for an upcoming blood drive. The students are members of the Madison Avenue Upper Elementary Community Problem Solving Team. Bill Barksdale | The Herald

They're too young to give blood, but a team of fourth-graders has organized a drive so others can donate. More

Four now in running for at-large post

A familiar name has entered the Ridgeland alderman-at-large race. More

New pre-K lease will result in building upgrades

Canton Public Schools is revamping its lease with Friends of Children of Mississippi, a nonprofit childcare agency. More

Leaders trim to avoid road deficit

Madison County is on the road to cutting a projected $1.4 million budget deficit. More

Sports radio start-up booming

VSporto President Keith Jasper (left) and Kellen Farmer, director of planning, launched the internet company last year. VSporto, which features 24 hours of programming for Ole Miss and Mississippi State for college sports fans, has 10,000 registered listeners so far. Greg Jenson | The Herald

Diehard Bulldog and Rebel sports fans anywhere in the world - can catch the radio wave of the future. More

Commercial building permits are on the rise

The city's tax base improved in 2011 by an increase in commercial building permits. More

Four on city board not in meeting

Four missing board members kept the mayor and the Canton Board of Aldermen from conducting city business Tuesday. More

Ridgeland Chamber banquet to work magic Jan. 23

Once upon a time, the annual Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was a luncheon held at the old Jackson Yacht Club. More

New administrative team includes Overby, Vance

Starting Feb. 1, Madison County will have a new administrative team overseeing day-to-day operations and finances. More

School district to go paperless in meetings

The Madison County School District's emphasis on technology doesn't just apply in the classroom. More

Lousteau claims retaliation after filing of lawsuit

After filing a civil complaint against the mayor, radio station owner Jerry Lousteau says he was the victim of retaliation. More

JA changes name to reflect a broad reach

Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Madison-Ridgeland Provisional Class complete an art project with students of East Flora Elementary. From left are Carolena Pate, Rania Moore Gia Hollins and Randy Rouser. File photo

A new name reflects the reach of the Junior Auxiliary of Madison County. More

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