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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.
MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Kim Cooper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: (601) 856-7113 May 13, 2026 CEREMONY IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY & AMERICA250 EXHIBIT TO BE HELD AT RIDGELAND CITY HALL WHO: Chaplain David Morris; Honorable Gene McGee, Mayor of Ridgeland; Brigadier General Joe Hargett (ret.); Ridgeland Board of Aldermen; National Guard Band; Historical Society …
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RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland hosted a ribbon cutting event at Freedom Ridge Park on May 11 to unveil the new Eco Park. This transformative initiative was designed to enhance both environmental sustainability and outdoor recreation. The new park includes a scenic loop trail around the Purple Creek Basin. This new trail expands …
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RIDGELAND, MS – Keep Ridgeland Beautiful (KRB), the City of Ridgeland’s beautification committee, was recently honored during the Annual Keep Mississippi Beautiful Awards Luncheon. Keep Ridgeland Beautiful member Ginger Cocke received the 2026 Pat Fordice Award, one of the organization’s highest honors. Presented annually by Keep Mississippi Beautiful, the award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional …
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RIDGELAND MS – The Ridgeland Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC), in collaboration with Killebrew Psychological Services and Essential Touchstones, is proud to announce the launch of “WORTH A LISTEN,” a student-led mental health awareness initiative focused on education, increasing access to resources, and reducing stigma among young people. The Ridgeland Mayor’s Youth Council is comprised of …
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RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Forster, City Engineer, as its representative on the newly established Metro Jackson Water Authority Board. Forster will serve as a member-at-large, appointed by Mayor Gene McGee and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen. The Metro Jackson Water Authority, created through …
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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 …
