Nikki Rowell | The Northside Sun

R’land leaders continue support of building convention center

By Nikki Rowell, 2,087 Reads
Wed, 01/27/2021 - 02:00 PM

Despite consistent growth, both in population and economic development, there is one thing Madison County does not have that many business and community leaders alike wish that it did: a conference center.

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Reservoir officials look for additional revenue to fund future projects

By Nikki Rowell, 2,344 Reads
Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:07 AM

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) has mapped out its budget for fiscal years 2021 and 2022. However, district officials are keeping the financial future of the PRVWSD on their minds, stretching well beyond the next two years.

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Attorney Trey Bourn displays his debut novel, “Cadel,” in his Ridgeland law office.

Bourn To Be A Writer: Madison attorney realizes dream with debut novel

By Nikki Rowell, 11,285 Reads
Tue, 01/05/2021 - 04:00 PM

In a past life, Trey Bourn was an aspiring writer with dreams of traveling the world to get the story.
Bourn went in a different direction career-wise, but never lost sight of his dream of being a writer.

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In Review: Coronavirus, distant learning dominated headlines in 2020

By Nikki Rowell, 3,822 Reads
Wed, 12/30/2020 - 10:13 AM

The year 2020 has been a lot. In fact, it has rendered even the writers of the Oxford Dictionaries speechless.
According to a National Post report, the writers could not decide on a single word for 2020, which is traditionally done each year.

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Jason, Ali, Bethany and Michael Powers spending Thanksgiving in New York

Traditions: Powers family celebrate Thanksgiving with trips making lifetime memories; Colorado bound

By Nikki Rowell, 2,302 Reads
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 01:00 PM

Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in tradition, from the food to the activities. For many Americans, the day includes a meal featuring turkey and dressing enjoyed with loved ones with a football game or the Macy’s parade playing in the background.

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Permit Tabled: Needs assessment could determine fate of proposed landfill

By Nikki Rowell, 2,527 Reads
Thu, 11/05/2020 - 10:08 AM

The Madison County board of supervisors’ decision to move forward with conducting a solid waste needs assessment could be the deciding factor as to whether or not the county will be home to a third landfill.

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Giant salvinia discovered at Barnett Reservoir after eradication efforts

By Nikki Rowell, 22,675 Reads
Mon, 11/02/2020 - 11:48 AM

It’s back.
After six months of not finding any “green” giant salvinia in the Barnett Reservoir, Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) officials say four small colonies of live salvinia have been identified.

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Ridgeland amends budget to fund Highland Colony and Richardson Road repairs

By Nikki Rowell, 2,912 Reads
Fri, 10/30/2020 - 11:39 AM

The city of Ridgeland recently approved a budget amendment in the amount of $800,000 to fund the city’s portion of the interlocal agreement with Madison County for street repairs and paving of Highland Colony Parkway and Richardson Road.

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Oral arguments next step in Gluckstadt’s annexation

By Nikki Rowell, 3,462 Reads
Thu, 10/08/2020 - 11:15 AM

Another step in the Gluckstadt incorporation trial’s briefing process has been completed with the incorporators and Peco Foods recent filing. The city of Canton may file a final brief soon, which would end the briefing process for the case.

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Improvising: PTAs rearranging, adapting ways to fundraise for area schools

By Nikki Rowell, 1,703 Reads
Thu, 10/01/2020 - 08:52 AM

Even with the cancellation of annual fundraisers and the uncertainty that surrounds the pandemic, Northside parent teacher associations are learning to adapt.
In fact, most were able to continue to raise funds and are preparing to return with a bang for their annual fundraisers.

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