Madison News

The campaigning continues in Canton and Ridgeland for the next several weeks, but last week's Republican primary answered who will lead Madison for the next four years.

A steaming pot of crawfish is drained before serving during Cajun Fest at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Madison.

For the ninth time, Mary Hawkins Butler has won the mayor's job in Madison after campaigning heavily on her 32 years in office being the experience needed to lead the city.

Most Mississippi cities are electing mayors this year, and party primaries Tuesday will narrow the fields of candidates.

Mississippi music lovers will have a unique opportunity to hear one of country's music's hottest bands and support Alzheimer's research at what's expected to be a sold-out concert on May 5. The Band Perry is set to perform at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Thalia Mara Hall.

The nonprofit Jackson Obedience Training Club will offer a six-week basic obedience class, starting Tuesdayat Old Trace Park in Ridgeland.

Target has approved a plan detailing the store's design, known as 'elevations,' in the city,' Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler said Tuesday.

Mayoral candidates squared off in a spirited debate Monday night, touting track records in economic development and plans for growth.

Kevin Arredondo and Maggie Holmes rehearse for the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet's performance of 'Overture di Ballo' Saturday at Thalia Maria Hall in Jackson.

Candidate forums in Canton and Madison on Monday will give voters a chance to hear from the contenders for mayors in those cities.

For the next nine days, campaign fever is going to run high in several areas of the state where mayoral hopefuls are eyeing primary election day a week from Tuesday.

Police Chief Gene Waldrop said the department would like to install six to eight cameras at the city limits on U.S. 51 and Mississippi 463 and at I-55 entrances and exits.

This beautiful dog is Dottie. She is a 3-year-old terrier mix who is absolutely one of the sweetest, most well-behaved dogs at the shelter.

Jeff Tullos Allen of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Corey Elizabeth Allen to Mr.

Edwin Bruce LaRoche of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Jeanette LaRoche of Dallas announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Elizabeth LaRoche, to Matthew Wallace Monsour, son of Mr.

Dudley Salers of Brandon, Miss., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 20 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday to win the Bass Fishing League Mississippi Division tournament on Ross Barnett.

The Jackson Audubon Society will hold its annual spring migration field trip from 7:45 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Vicksburg Military Park.

A group of 25 Madison students had the opportunity to learn more about the careers available in a law firm when they spent time at Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush on April 10.

Madison County school officials are dealing with a 15-year-old student who made an inappropriate comment during Spanish class at Rosa Scott School that brought in Madison police.

Arrested: Carrie J. Evert, age 28, Madison Ms. Evert was arrested for Disorderly Conduct - 2 counts, Retail Theft and Possession of Cocaine.