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If you are a resident of the City of Ridgeland, you already know! We simply have more here! Families and individuals thrive in Ridgeland with the benefits of award-winning schools, premier shopping, fine dining, abundant outdoor recreational amenities, and plenty of festivals and cultural events. All of our residents enjoy a convenient location in the metro area, access to a scenic park, the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 33,000-acre lake, the Ross Barnett Reservoir, and an extensive walking and biking trail system.
RIDGELAND, MS – The Mississippi Municipal League (MML) honored the 2025 MunicipalExcellence Awards Winners at the 94th Annual MML Conference Award Luncheon held in Biloxi,Mississippi, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center on Wednesday, July 23,2025. The Excellence Awards program, which began in 1993, recognizes cities that utilize innovativeproblem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participation, …
CITY OF RIDGELAND ANNOUNCES NEW FIRE CHIEF AND HONORSCHIEF MATT BAILEY FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland is proud to welcome Jonathan Posey as the new Fire Chief of the Ridgeland Fire Department. Posey has been with the department since 2015, serving in key roles as a firefighter, sergeant, …
CITY OF RIDGELAND ANNOUNCES NEW CITY CLERK AND HONORSPAULA TIERCE FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland is pleased to announce that Angela Richburg will assume the role of City Clerk on July 1. Richburg brings a wealth of experience in municipal finance and administration, having most recently served as …
CITY OF RIDGELAND ANNOUNCES THAT LT. EDDY ADDISON HAS GRADUATED FROMTHE FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY RIDGELAND, MS — The City of Ridgeland proudly announces that Lt. Eddy Addison, Ridgeland Police Department’s Patrol Commander, graduated from the FBI National Academy, Session 294, on June 5, Lt. Addison joins a short but distinguished list of Ridgeland law enforcement …
26TH ANNUAL NATCHEZ TRACE CENTURY RIDE IN RIDGELAND WHAT: The Natchez Trace Century Ride is quickly becoming the largest spring cycling event in Mississippi. Wheels will roll again this year on May 3, 2025 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. With close to 850 riders, the bike ride starts and ends in Ridgeland. With a choice of distances …
RIDGELAND HONORED AT THE KEEP MISSISSIPPI BEAUTIFUL AWARDS LUNCHEON RIDGELAND— During the awards luncheon on April 22, the City of Ridgeland was honored to receive two prestigious awards. The 125th anniversary pecan tree project was recognized in first place for Partnership and Local Government, and the Ridgeland Wildflower Field & Art Park brought home first …
THE CITY OF RIDGELAND WILL HOST THE26th ANNUAL NATCHEZ TRACE CENTURY RIDE ON MAY 3RD RIDGELAND— For over 25 years, the Natchez Trace Century Ride has become the largest spring cycling event in Mississippi. Wheels will roll again this year on May 3, 2025 in Ridgeland, Mississippi. With close to 800 riders, the bike ride …
THE CITY OF RIDGELAND IS PARTNERING WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TOCONDUCT PAVEMENT CONDITION INVENTORY RIDGELAND, MS — The Ridgeland Public Works Department has issued a Purchase Order to Michael Baker International to conduct a pavement condition inventory. The City of Ridgeland leadership wisely uses this process to evaluate the road conditions throughout Ridgeland so that …
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CITY OF RIDGELAND RECEIVES AWARD OF MERIT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY RIDGELAND, MS— The City of Ridgeland is proud to announce that it has received an Award of Merit from the Mississippi Historical Society for the Ridgeland History Trail. The award was presented on Friday, March 7, recognizing the trail’s contribution to preserving and …