RIDGELAND — The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s annual Pepsi Pops concert promises a prime setting, beloved pop tunes, and splashy pyrotechnics for an irresistible evening, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Old Trace Park on the Barnett Reservoir.

The Madison County Business League & Foundation and the Madison County Community Trust award the students who participated in the 2023-24 Madison County Youth Leadership class with a $500 scholarship. 

Jaquavian Montrez Williams of Flora recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. 

RIDGELAND — No injuries were reported in an apartment building fire here last week that damaged about eight units.

The Madison Central 2023-2024 "Jags" Varsity Tennis Team, Head Coach Brad Boteler, and assistant coaches David Boteler and Seth Male, were honored on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, with a Mississippi Senate Proclamation for winning the MHSAA 2024, 7A State Championship,

Rosemary Rosa was the guest speaker for the April meeting of the Northbay Madison Garden Club.  

GLUCKSTADT — A third suspect has been identified after a second Alabama man was arrested last month in connection with a rash of golf cart thefts here and in Madison.

RIDGELAND — A man here faces 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to molesting a 10-year-old girl.

MADISON — Keifer’s held a soft opening here Tuesday that included a ribbon cutting and luncheon with a host of city officials.

Providence Hill will host their annual shooting tournament starting this weekend on the grounds.

The Germantown High School Choir and Choir Director Jordan Langworthy, performed at the second-floor rotunda of the Capitol last month, as part of Lt. Governor Hosemann’s tradition of allowing students to share their talents which gives lawmakers time to reflect on the importance of the job they are at the Capitol to do. 

GLUCKSTADT — A site plan for the Magnolia District approved in December was questioned during a special Wednesday meeting.

Madison County economic development and chamber organizations are making plans for 2024 Madison County Law Enforcement Appreciation Week May 13-17.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School announced this week that former University of Mississippi and Tampa Bay Buccaneer football player Channing Ward has accepted the role of head football coach.

Madison County Schools announced last week Dr. Melissa Philley will serve as the district’s next Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 

Several people in the Southern District of Mississippi, which includes Madison County and all counties south and along I-20, reported to have received phone calls and emails with threats of prosecution for failing to appear for jury service, federal court officials announced this week. 

GLUCKSTADT — No charges are expected after a man accidentally shot himself in the leg at a convenience store here Sunday night.

A Canton man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for possession of cocaine.

The developer behind a controversial convenience store near Lake Caroline has withdrawn plans to allow the county to determine the zoning classification on the property. 

For four years, Ryan and Arin Angelo have been hosting a regular crawfish boil Thursday through Sunday at Bayou Bugs in Gluckstadt.