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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 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Ridgeland for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.The report was reviewed by an impartial panel and determined to …
See Full Release Mayor Gene McGee has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee. Mayor McGee was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on critical public safety policies facing local …
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See Full Release The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved water and sewer rate adjustments at its meeting Tuesday night, following the presentation of a comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Evaluation conducted by Waggoner Engineering. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the long-term financial sustainability of the City’s water and sewer system …
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See Full Release CITY OF RIDGELAND AWARDED $15.653 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO TRANSFORM WEST JACKSONSTREET INTO A SAFER, MORE WALKABLE CORRIDOR The City of Ridgeland has been awarded a $15.653 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant to advance a transformative safety project along West Jackson Street, one of the City’s busiest …
See Full Release CITY OF RIDGELAND RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY RIDGELAND, MS — The City of Ridgeland is proud to join communities across the nation in recognizing and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, also known as America250. In 2026, the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of …
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See Full Release Ridgeland, MS — Work is steadily moving forward on the City of Ridgeland’s newest fire stationand training facility. This major project will strengthen the City’s emergency responsecapabilities for years to come. The site, located at 572 North Livingston Road next to the City’swater tank at the corner of Livingston Road and Walter …
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Click here for details RIDGELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT CREATES NEW PATHWAYS FOR VETERANSTHROUGH APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM RIDGELAND, MS – The Ridgeland Fire Department (RFD), led by a veteran who knows firsthand the meaning of service, is opening new doors for those who have served in the armed forces. Guided by a deep understanding of what it means …
RIDGELAND, MS — The City of Ridgeland hosted its inaugural Pecan Festival at Freedom Ridge Park on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Close to 2,000 residents and visitors came together to enjoy a day filled with craftsmen booths, live artist demonstrations, food trucks, a farmers market, a pecan dessert showcase, live …
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RIDGELAND, MS — The City of Ridgeland held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for its newest fire station and training center, marking a significant investment in public safety, preparedness, and community resilience. Mayor Gene McGee, Fire Chief Jonathan Posey, members of the Board of Aldermen, local officials, firefighters, first responders, and community leaders gathered at …
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