Madison County Journal

Madison County Journal The Journal reports local news in Madison, Ridgeland, Gluckstadt and the rest of Madison County.

The Journal is a paid-circulation community weekly newspaper founded in 1982 serving Madison, Ridgeland, Canton and Flora in suburban Jackson, Mississippi, and is the legal organ of Madison County. In addition to print advertising, the Journal has a full-service digital agency offering SEO, internet advertising, social medial placement and management plus much more.

An accused drug dealer was arrested with a gun at Madison I-55 Shell after a foot chase Saturday night.
01/27/2025

An accused drug dealer was arrested with a gun at Madison I-55 Shell after a foot chase Saturday night.

MADISON — A disturbance at the I-55 Shell here Saturday night led to the arrest of a Jackson felon on gun and drug charges.

Madison resident appointed new judge in Capitol Complex Court
01/24/2025

Madison resident appointed new judge in Capitol Complex Court

The Capitol Complex Improvement District Court will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, in a newly remodeled facility at 201 South Jefferson Street in Jackson. Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph announced judicial appointments to the CCID Court on Jan. 24. James Holland and Stanley...

ICE has locked up 20 at the Madison County Detention Center.
01/23/2025

ICE has locked up 20 at the Madison County Detention Center.

Over the last two days, agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have arrested at least 20 individuals for illegal entry in the U.S. and are housing them at the Madison County Detention Center.

MRA knocked off one of the state's top teams in DeSoto Central at the Rumble in the South on Monday.Read more about the ...
01/22/2025

MRA knocked off one of the state's top teams in DeSoto Central at the Rumble in the South on Monday.

Read more about the win, Erick Dampier Jr's massive game, and how the Patriots are navigating a tough district schedule:

https://onlinemadison.com/stories/mra-dominates-inside-to-beat-desoto-central,126748?

MRA continued to get back on track with a big 57-48 win over MHSAA 7A opponent DeSoto Central in the “Rumble in the South” at Mississippi College on Monday morning.

Former Ridgeland star, Ayden Williams, announces transfer from Ole Miss to Mississippi State.
01/10/2025

Former Ridgeland star, Ayden Williams, announces transfer from Ole Miss to Mississippi State.

Former Ridgeland High School football star Ayden Williams announced his commitment to Mississippi State on Friday morning, after announcing his decision to transfer from in-state rival Ole Miss last week.

EDITORIAL/Carter’s moral ambiguity | Former President Jimmy Carter died last week at the age of 100 in his hometown of P...
01/10/2025

EDITORIAL/Carter’s moral ambiguity | Former President Jimmy Carter died last week at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Ga. While many will remember him for his long life and post-presidency humanitarian work, examining his legacy through a more discerning lens is crucial.

Former President Jimmy Carter died last week at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Ga. While many will remember him for his long life and post-presidency humanitarian work, examining his legacy through a more discerning lens is crucial.

Germantown boys defeated Madison Central on Tuesday night and are have hopes of bringing home the first state title in s...
01/08/2025

Germantown boys defeated Madison Central on Tuesday night and are have hopes of bringing home the first state title in school history this season.

Read more about the win and what's next for the Mavericks!

The Germantown boys’ basketball team continued their dominant season with a 57-50 win over region rival Madison Central on Friday night, moving to 15-3 overall and 3-0 in region play.

Madison Central girls won a thriller over Germantown on Tuesday night. Read more about the win for the Lady Jaguars!
01/08/2025

Madison Central girls won a thriller over Germantown on Tuesday night.

Read more about the win for the Lady Jaguars!

The Madison Central girls’ basketball team picked up a huge 60-57 region win over rival Germantown Tuesday night, using a go-ahead bucket from Shakyra Dixon in the final thirty seconds to secure the win.

Ole Miss Gator Bowl kickoff time changed.
01/02/2025

Ole Miss Gator Bowl kickoff time changed.

The Gator Bowl between Ole Miss and Duke has been rescheduled to kick off at 7:05 p.m. Central on Thursday, Jan. 2.

A suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting at the Renaissance Tuesday is in custody as the investigation into th...
12/31/2024

A suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting at the Renaissance Tuesday is in custody as the investigation into the incident continues by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

RIDGELAND — A suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting here on Tuesday is in custody as the investigation into the incident continues.

Ridgeland used a layup in the final seconds from senior Phil Nelson to get past Lanier on Tuesday night.Read more about...
12/18/2024

Ridgeland used a layup in the final seconds from senior Phil Nelson to get past Lanier on Tuesday night.

Read more about the victory and how the Titans are preparing for another deep postseason run.

The Ridgeland boys basketball team found a way to win and continued their strong start in a 62-60 victory over Jackson powerhouse Lanier on Tuesday night, thanks in part to a game-winning layup by senior Phil Nelson and a balanced scoring effort.

Madison Central alum Braden Montgomery was traded from the Red Sox last week, after being the team's first-round selecti...
12/18/2024

Madison Central alum Braden Montgomery was traded from the Red Sox last week, after being the team's first-round selection in July.

Read more about the deal and Montgomery's recovery from injury going into the 2025 season.

Madison native and Madison Central alum Braden Montgomery was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox last week, after just being Boston’s first-round selection in the MLB draft this past July.

Tyshun Willis, Madison County's top ranked football recruit, signed with Mississippi State yesterday.Read more about his...
12/05/2024

Tyshun Willis, Madison County's top ranked football recruit, signed with Mississippi State yesterday.

Read more about his decision and the impact he has left on the Velma Jackson program:

https://onlinemadison.com/stories/tyshun-willis-signs-to-play-at-mississippi-state,123393?

Tyshun Willis, Madison County’s top-ranked football recruit, signed with Mississippi State on Wednesday morning, becoming one of the only players in school history to sign with a power conference school out of high school.

Jackson Prep came up just short in Saturday night’s MAIS 6A title game, but a huge senior class for the Patriots left a ...
11/24/2024

Jackson Prep came up just short in Saturday night’s MAIS 6A title game, but a huge senior class for the Patriots left a mark and set an example that will last for years to come.

Read more about the thriller and the impact of this senior class:

https://onlinemadison.com/stories/jackson-prep-falls-short-in-state-title-game,122592?

Jackson Prep’s bid for an undefeated season and the program’s 23rd state title came up just short on Saturday night at Mississippi College, falling 19-14 to Hartfield Academy in the MAIS 6A title game for the second year in a row.

Tri-County reached new heights with their 27-3 title win over Bowling Green on Friday night.The Rebels claimed their thi...
11/23/2024

Tri-County reached new heights with their 27-3 title win over Bowling Green on Friday night.

The Rebels claimed their third title in four years, which makes this senior class the first in program history to do so.

Read more about Tri-County's dominant season and win:

Tri-County Academy continued their dominance of MAIS 4A on Friday night, defeating Bowling Green 27-3 for the program’s second straight title and third championship in the last four years.

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