Nikki Rowell | The Northside Sun

Oral arguments next step in Gluckstadt’s annexation

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On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:15 PM

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.

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

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On Thu, 10/01/2020 - 09:52 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.

Madison’s budget includes repaving, renovation projects

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 03:30 PM

The city of Madison has approved a $52,706,998 budget for fiscal year 2021.
The projected general fund revenue is $29,389,821. The total general fund expenditures are $29,359193 and will fund several major projects throughout the city, including the new city hall.

Keep Dancing: Ballets staying on track with reduced classes, on-line instruction

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 02:04 PM

Through the uncertainty and hard times that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, Northside ballet instructors have kept their students dancing through it all.

Confidentiality agreements keep officials from talking about Amazon purchase

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:38 PM

Stay tuned.
Ever since it was confirmed that Amazon was behind the purchase of more than 69 acres at the Madison County megasite, those are the only two words local leaders and Amazon representatives utter in response to questions about future plans for the property.

Madison County board approves 2020 budget; no millage increase

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:46 AM

Last week, the Madison County board of supervisors officially approved the fiscal year 2021 budget to include $132,532,098 in expenditures and $132,756,785 in revenue.

Opinion: County officials should respond to media requests

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:27 AM

A little over a year ago, the Madison County board of supervisors voted to hire Heath Hall, president of Strategic Marketing Group (SMG) and public relations consultant, to handle media relations for the county.

City Oasis: Keep Ridgeland Beautiful members create a ‘hidden garden’ featuring sculptures, flowers

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:31 AM

At the West Jackson Street gateway and a few steps away from the parking lot, one may almost forget that he or she is close to a major interstate and within the Ridgeland city limits.

Alexis Brantley joins other third year medical students working at free clinic

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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 10:14 AM

The Jackson Free Clinic, which is a student-run medical facility, provides care for more than one thousand uninsured Mississippians each year.

New police cars, raises, street overlays part of R’land’s budget

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On Thu, 09/10/2020 - 12:04 PM

The city of Ridgeland has finalized a budget of $23,395,714 for fiscal year 2021, which includes pay raises for firefighters, new vehicles for the police department and street overlay, all without increasing the millage rate.
The city has not increased the millage rate in more than 30 years.

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