4/4/08  Ridgeland To Conduct Fire Hydrant Maintenance More>>>

4/1/08  Ridgeland Mayor Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month Press Release
Photo of Mayor McGee signing proclamatiion with Cindi Henry of Youth Villages  Photo

3/4/08  Public Hearing set for Ridgeland Area Master Plan at 6:30 p.m. on March 27 at Ridgeland High School Cafetorium. 

2/27/08  City Meeting Calendar for March link>>>

2/26/08   Ridgeland Tourism wins Mississippi Convention and Visitors Bureau of the Year More>>>

1/25/08  Water Bill Error More>>>

1/25/08  Recycling Notice see ad

1/7/08 Jackson Street Parking Lot Under Construction  see photo

1/7/08  Ridgeland Constructs Bridge over Railroad for Multi-Use Path  see photo

11/10/07  Ridgeland Recreation & Parks Department Awarded at ASA, MRPA Conference  More>>>

11/6/07  Freedom Ridge Park selected ASA Complex of the Year -  see press release on ASA website>>>

7/17/07 Magazine Touts Ridgeland Among Top Places To Live   - see article in The Clarion-Ledger

7/16/07 Ridgeland Named Into Top 100 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine  More>>>

5/7/07  First Mississippi "Ride of Silence™" on 7:00 pm, Wednesday, May 16, starting from Northpark Mall.  More>>>

4/25/07  Ridgeland Bike Rodeo Saturday, May 5  More>>>

4/13/07  Natchez Trace Century Ride Postponed Until April 28   More>>>

4/4/07  Video at M & F Bank Stadium, Freedom Ridge Park on April 3, 2007. 
Representing the City of Ridgeland:  Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee, Aldermen-at-Large Gerald Steen, Alderman Ken Heard, Alderman Chuck Gautier, Alderman Kevin Holder, Alderman Scott Jones, Alderman Larry Roberts, Alderman Linda Davis, Director of Finance and Administration David Overby, and Director of Recreation and Parks Chris Chance.  Representing M & F Bank:  Renee Rice, Madison County President of M & F Bank, and Ginger Harbour, VP-Marketing of M & F Bank.   

3/28/07 Latest eNews  - Electronic Newsletter from the City
Ridgeland eNews 3/28/07   To subscribe to the City of Ridgeland eNews, go to Online Services.

3/22/07 City Rehabilitates Aging Sanitary Sewer Lines
Sewer lines, that run underground, often fall into the catagory of  "out of sight, out of mind".  However, what you as a homeowner cannot see does affect you.  More>>>

3/19/07 Ridgeland Enhances Criminal Investigations With Anonymous Tip Line
The Anonymous Tip Line for the City of Ridgeland is 601-853-2006.  More>>>

3/19/07 Ridgeland Police Captain Randy Tyler Graduates from FBI National Academy with Honors
Click here for a press release.

3/5/07  Ridgeland County Line Road Project Receives Statewide Award
Ridgeland's County Line Road Corridor Revitalization project was awarded the Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Mississippi at their annual Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet .... More>>>

3/5/07 Mississippi Craft Center Opening Rescheduled
Due to construction delays, the new Mississippi Craft Center located at 950 Rice Road in Ridgeland has rescheduled their Grand Opening to June 7-9, 2007.  Click here for a press release from the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi.

3/5/07 Superstar Seniors Trip Planned for May 15 and 16
Register up until April 2 for a two-day stay at the "New" Beau Rivage on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  The trip also includes a tour of Bellingrath Gardens and House, a river cruise, and an Imaginaya Show. Click here to view the informational flyer.

2/22/07 Soccer Stadium at Freedom Ridge Park to be named M & F Bank Stadium
Click here for the press release. 

2/19/07  Major League Soccer Rivals Chicago Fire and Chivas USA returning to Ridgeland, Mississippi to go Head-to-Head in Preseason Game on Saturday, March 31, 2007
Click here for the press release.

2/16/07  Mississippi Senate Recognizes Challenger League
Click here for the press release.  in this photo Senator Harden presents Senate Resolution No. 6 in the Mississippi Senate Chambers at the State Capitol.  Mayor McGee and Mandy and Paul Rogers stand nearby while Rigeland Challenger League participant, Benny Baxter, holds the resolution with Senator Harden.

2/12/07  Register now for Lose the Training Wheels™ Camp
Click here for information about the camp and for registration information.  

2/8/07  Household Hazardous Waste Day in Ridgeland
Many residents look forward to this opportunity every year to discard old paint cans, batteries, pesticide and herbicide containers, tires and other household hazardous waste that is not collected by regular garbage pick-up.  It is scheduled for Saturday, May 12 from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon at Holmes Community College.

2/8/07  Register now for the Natchez Trace Century Ride
Go to Online Services for registration forms or to register online through www.active.com.   This popular event is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2007. 

2/8/07   Ridgeland videos may now be viewed on www.youtube.com. 
The Mayor's Wellness Walk, featuring Miss America Finalist Taryn Foshee, may be seen at www.youtube.com. 

2/7/07  Community Visioning Sessions
Are you interested in making Ridgeland the best that it can be?  Do you have a Vision for the future of Ridgeland? Do you want to preserve the high quality of life that we enjoy in Ridgeland?  Participate in the Community Visioning Sessions to be held on February 27, February 28 and March 1.  Please see the flyer for More<<<

2/6/07  Beautification Project on School Street
A significant landscaping project is to start within 10 days that will beautify the area on the north side of School Street from Highway 51 west to N.E. Madison Avenue.  More<<<

1/31/07  Tree Give-Away and Sale at Ridgeland City Hall
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 9 by the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District  More<<<

1/31/07  Tri-County Mountain Biking Association has constructed 6 1/2 miles of trails to date on land owned by the City of Ridgeland.  More<<<

1/17/07  Multi-Use Trail Extension Going to Bid
Ridgeland has received authority from the Mississippi Department of Transportation to bid the Multi-Use Trail construction project from Highway 51 to Highland Colony Parkway.  This 2.15 mile segment will extend the existing Multi-Use Trail More>>> Map of Multi-Use Path Phase II

1/3/07  Ridgeland Regulates Hours of Commercial Garbage Collection
Commercial garbage dumpsters near residential areas will be required to adhere to certain restricted hours of service, beginning January 18, 2007. More>>> 

12/31/06  Ridgeland High School athletes, Rachel Givans and Bianca Knight, are The Clarion-Ledger Sports People of the Year.  See related articles from The Clarion-Ledger website:  Memorable Titans, 'Country girl' Givan finds path to stardom in soccer, and 'Million-dollar legs' carry Knight into national spotlight.

12/19/06  Citizen Vision Directs Ridgeland's Master Plan
The Master Plan Steering Committee held its first meeting at City Hall, 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14.  Comprised of 16 residents and leaders of the City of Ridgeland, the Committee will provide direction for the development of the City's Master Plan over the next 12 months.  More>>>

11/30/06  New Recycling Collection Information
 Residents will receive a flyer in their new recycling bins on November 30 and December 1, 2006. Your recycling collection day may have changed ... More>>>

11/29/06  Ridgeland Recreational Center will be closed Wednesday, December 13 through Friday, December 15 due to construction.  All activities previously scheduled for December 13, 14 and 15 have been cancelled, including the Christmas Dessert Dance.  Regular programs and activites will resume on Monday, December 18. 

11/27/06  New Recycling Bins being Distributed in Ridgeland
Ridgeland residents will receive new recycling bins at their homes this week.  More>>>

11/15/06  Ridgeland Working for Enhanced Protection of Property Values
After a Public Hearing on November 7, the Ridgeland Board of Aldermen adopted code amendments that will results in enhanced protection of property values for residents of Ridgeland.  More>>>

11/13/06  Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Claims James Farrell ASA Award of Excellence and Softball National Championship for 2008
Ridgeland Recreation and Parks received the James Farrell ASA Award of Excellence for conducting two of the highest rated ASA National Championships in 2006.  The Amateur Softball Association ... More>>>

10/17/06  Community Police Officer Program to Launch in Ridgeland
Two Ridgeland Police Department employees are now assigned to designated areas of Ridgeland for a pilot Community Police Officer program. Neighborhood kick-off meetings will be held this Saturday, October 21 in three targeted areas of the City where introductions of the officers will be made to the residents...More>>

10/12/06  Ridgeland Hosting Trunk or Treat
Ridgeland Recreation and Parks will be hosting a Trunk or Treat this year at Freedom Ridge Park on October 31.  The event will be held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  More>>

9/15/06  Harbor Drive Construction to Commence September 25
The Notice to Proceed for the Harbor Drive construction project was given by the City of Ridgeland on September 14, 2006.  Construction of the Harbor Drive Relocation project will begin on September 25.  The finish date is no later than 180 days.  Drivers may expect to return to use of this roadway in the spring of 2007.  More >>

8/30/06 First Annual Emergency Services Softball Tournament
Ridgeland Firefighters' Auxiliary presents the 1st Annual Emergency Services Softball Tournament to benefit victims of fire and the Mississippi Burn Camp.  Admission is free for the public to enjoy a day of friendly competition between fire departments and to show support for emergency services personnel.  A ceremony will be held honoring the September 11 anniversary of fallen fighters, emergency medical servicepersons, and police officers at the World Trade Center.  More>>

8/28/06 City-Wide Master Planning Project to Commence in Ridgeland 
The City of Ridgeland's Board of Aldermen recently approved a Proposal to conduct a Master Planning project for the City.  The proposed Master Plan will become the planning tool which the City of Ridgeland can use to prioritize projects, leverage its financial resources, and encourage and control quality growth.  More>>

8/28/06 Ridgeland Awards Harbor Drive Project
The City of Ridgeland recently awarded the Harbor Drive road construction project to Hemphill Construction Co., Inc. The award was made public at the Board of Aldermen Meeting on August 15, 2006.  Work on the project will likely begin in September, and it will take six months to complete. More>>

8/14/06 Ten Ridgeland Attractions Recognized in “Mississippi Magazine” Best of Mississippi 2006 Readers Poll
For its second annual Best of Mississippi survey, “Mississippi Magazine” again asked its readership to share their favorite restaurants, shops, and attractions around the Magnolia State. More >>

7/17/06 Homeland Security Grant Awarded to Ridgeland for Dive Rescue Equipment
Ridgeland's Fire Department will now be able to conduct dive rescues and recoveries faster and better than ever before. More>>

6/1/06 Mississippi State Kennel Club Inc. Donates Pet Oxygen Masks to the Ridgeland Fire Department More>>

05/24/06 Funds Awarded to the Cities of Ridgeland and Madison for Mobile Communications Equipment
In February of 2005, the City of Ridgeland’s Police Department composed and mailed letters to Thad Cochran, Trent Lott and Chip Pickering requesting $1,500,000 in funding for a project which will place mobile data terminals in the City of Ridgeland and Madison's vehicles and the necessary hardware and software for the laptops to communicate and interface with existing systems. More >>

05/22/06 Property Owner Participates in Northpark Shopping District
Ridgeland’s Community Development Department is proposing a Northpark Shopping District for the area between I-55 and Pear Orchard Road, along County Line Road. More >>

05/12/06 Ridgeland’s New Tree Ordinance Effective June 1
Ridgeland City officials approved a new ordinance designed to preserve trees and the benefits that they provide to the urban environment. More >>

11/01/05 Ridgeland Recreation & Parks Department Presented The MRPA Special Event Award of Merit For 2005
At the Annual Mississippi Recreation & Parks Association Awards Banquet, held in Natchez in October, the Ridgeland Recreation & Parks Department was presented with the MRPA Special Event Award of Merit for 2005. More >>

10/05/05 Director of Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Receives Industry Award
Chris Chance, CPRP, CRSS, Director of Ridgeland Recreation and Parks, received the 2005 MRPA Recreation Professional of the Year award at the Mississippi Recreation and Parks Association state conference in Natchez last week. More >>