Nikki Rowell | The Northside Sun

Change of Plans: Some summer camps canceled while others become creative with offerings and scheduling

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On Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:47 AM

As the school year ends, many are looking forward to summer traditions from daytime activities to sleepaway camps.
This year, families will have to change up summer plans as many camps have made the decision to close for the 2020 season and remaining day camp options are altering operations.

Ridgeland to relax sign ordinance regulations to help businesses during COVID

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 04:15 PM

The city of Ridgeland, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue to relax the enforcement of temporary sign ordinance regulations in an effort to help businesses with exposure and marketing.

Residential, commercial growth continues in Madison

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On Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:39 AM

April showers may bring May flowers, but it looks as though the spring season has set the city of Madison up for a different type of growth.
Despite the economic effects of the pandemic, both residential and commercial growth in Madison have shown no signs of slowing down.

Madison County supervisors approve coronavirus safety measures

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On Tue, 05/19/2020 - 12:02 PM

The Madison County board of supervisors voted yesterday to take a few safety measures in county buildings to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including requiring face masks and installing plexiglass dividers.

‘Gift of time’ results in a family garden

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:27 AM

One Northside family is taking advantage of the pandemic to return to the simple life. Northeast Jackson resident Emily McClain and her family are looking at it as though they have been given a great gift: the gift of time.
And with this gift, the family built a garden in their backyard.

Reservoir officials expect fewer boaters, activities this summer

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On Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:16 AM

In May 2010, the Northside Sun reported that officials and police at the Barnett Reservoir were preparing for approximately 500 boats to make their way to the body of water near Old Trace Park for Pepsi Pops.
May is typically the beginning of the Barnett Reservoir’s “busy season,” kicking off with Pepsi Pops.

Schools survey students, parents

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On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 04:12 PM

As Madison County seniors are preparing to say goodbye to high school and move into a new chapter of their lives, plans for the last milestone of their high school careers are beginning to take shape.

Life after coronavirus

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On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 03:42 PM

From countless walks and time outside to art projects and homecooked meals, residents in the Jackson metro reflect on how their time was spent while social distancing.

Adoptions increasing at shelters

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On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 03:06 PM

For some time, pets have been thought to help ease the anxiety, stress and loneliness of their owners.

I hope some shelter at home things remain

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On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 02:30 PM

Almost two months ago, as you already know, life was turned upside down for so many of us. The world as we knew it seemed to come to a complete halt.

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