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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.
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 …
THE CITY OF RIDGELAND ANNOUNCES LANE CLOSURE ON LAKE HARBOUR DRIVEBEGINS FEBRUARY 10TH RIDGELAND, MS—The City of Ridgeland announced that a lane closure will take effect on Lake Harbour Drive beginning Monday, February 10, as part of an ongoing roadway improvement project. Hemphill Construction, Inc. will begin setting up the closure on Monday to start …
CITY OF RIDGELAND NAMED A BRONZE LEVEL BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BY THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS RIDGELAND, MS – The League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of the City of Ridgeland to build better places for people to bike with a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Ridgeland joins 460 communities across the country …
Mayor Gene McGee Appointed to Serve on the National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee RIDGELAND, MS — Mayor Gene McGee has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee. Mayor McGee was elected to a one year term and …
