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Lucille Nichols part of Home Place for 50 years

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On Fri, 06/15/2018 - 01:08 PM

The Home Place has been a part of the Northside community since 1946, but Lucille Nichols is who really makes it feel like home.

For the past 50 years, Lucille has been working as assistant administrator and administrator at the Home Place.

Directorial debut

By Megan Phillips, READ MORE > 1,749 Reads
On Thu, 06/07/2018 - 10:33 AM

Alex Reichle presenting ‘The Miracle Worker’ at Jackson Prep June 22-23

Alex Reichle is already aiming high when it comes to her academics and especially her love for the stage.

Mac Haik, Canton appeal judge’s ruling on petition signatures

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On Thu, 05/31/2018 - 01:47 PM

Mac Haik and the city of Canton have filed petitions to the Mississippi Supreme Court for an interlocutory appeal following the success of the first phase of the Gluckstadt incorporation trial.

More roads added to 2018 plan for Madison County

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On Thu, 05/31/2018 - 01:39 PM

More roads have been added to the 2018 Madison County road plan, even though the county needs $1 million from an undesignated source to finish the current projects already on the list.

During the first board meeting of the month, District 3 Supervisor Gerald Steen made a motion to add N. Agency Lane and St. Augustine Road to the list.

guiding hand

By Megan Phillips, READ MORE > 4,007 Reads
On Fri, 05/25/2018 - 11:14 AM

From small town to small town, Walter “Bubba” Morrison has always been the person looking to make a difference and to help others in his community.

His community is now seeking to become a town: Gluckstadt.

City center groundbreaking waiting on Lake Harbour

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On Fri, 05/25/2018 - 11:12 AM

Ridgeland city officials hope to break ground on the new city center this year, but they are waiting for the Lake Harbour Drive extension project to be completed as well.

commercial growth continues in gluckstadt

By Megan Phillips, READ MORE > 1,924 Reads
On Wed, 05/16/2018 - 01:00 PM

Gluckstadt continues to grow as at least four more commercial site plans were approved during the Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting last week.

Of the multiple approvals, one was a site plan for Atlas Greek Cuisine.

Buffalo gnats back on N’side

By Megan Phillips, READ MORE > 2,708 Reads
On Wed, 05/16/2018 - 12:53 PM

The pests are back.

Black flies, sometimes referred to as buffalo gnats, are nuisances for Northsiders, especially for those who live near the Pearl River.

However, once the weather warms up for good, the northern nuisance will move on.

Ridgeland police to get new fitness center

By Megan Phillips, READ MORE > 2,091 Reads
On Fri, 05/11/2018 - 04:17 PM

The Ridgeland police department will soon have a new fitness center, thanks to $92,000 in award money through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Healthy Heroes grant.

NURSE RUCKER

By Megan Phillips, READ MORE > 3,885 Reads
On Fri, 05/11/2018 - 04:14 PM

St. Dominic’s community program leads to fulfilling life working with elementary students

“I am blessed to do what I do. I get to play every day as much as I work,” said Patricia Rucker, Mannsdale Elementary lower school nurse.

Patricia didn’t always have her mind set on nursing, but she always knew she wanted to help others.

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