News Updates

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.

I Will Listen

RIDGELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE I WILL LISTEN RUCK 2023 RIDGELAND, MISS. – The Ridgeland Police Department will be participating in the “I Will Listen Ruck 2023,” sponsored by Blue H.E.L.P, which is part of the organization FIRST H.E.L.P., to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention of First Responders. The Ruck …

Christmas in Ridgeland

OLD TIME CHRISTMAS IN RIDGELAND RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland will kick off the holiday season with a three-day celebration from Thursday, November 30, through Saturday, December 2, 2023. Events will include the Christmas Tree Lighting at the Plaza at Old Town Crossing, Christmas on the Green at Ridgeland City Hall, and the Christmas …

Officer Winstead’s First Responder Award

OFFICER BRYCE WINSTEAD RECEIVES FIRST RESPONDER OF THE YEAR AWARD RIDGELAND, MISS. – Each year, Keesler Federal Credit Union honors all of the first responders who protect the communities where we live and work.“To show our gratitude to these brave men and women, we encourage every department in our footprint to nominate one First Responder …

Ridgeland’s History Event

A CELEBRATION OF RIDGELAND’S HISTORY RIDGELAND, MISS – The Ridgeland Historical Society, the Historical Committee, City officials, and staff hosted a special event to highlight and celebrate Ridgeland’s history. During the early years, Ridgeland was a headquarters in war, a haven in peace, and a center for trade and travel with a long and rich …

SGT. Dill’s First Responder Award

SERGEANT WAYNE DILL RECEIVES FIRST RESPONDER OF THE YEAR AWARD RIDGELAND, MISS. – Each year, Keesler Federal Credit Union honors all of the first responders who protect the communities where we live and work. “To show our gratitude to these brave men and women, we encourage every department in our footprint to nominate one First …

Top Soccer

TOPSOCCER AND RIDGELAND RECREATION AND PARKS PARTNER FOR EVENT RIDGELAND, MISS. – Cameron Arcemont of TOPSoccer and the City of Ridgeland Recreation and Parks team partner once again for the 2023 TOPSoccer Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held on October 18th at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland. Over the years, this event has been well-attended, …

Senior Adult Program Awards

CITY OF RIDGELAND SENIOR ADULT PROGRAM RECEIVES TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland Senior Adult Program, led by Neeley Jones and the Ridgeland Recreation and Parks Department, was recently honored at the Mississippi Recreation & Parks Association Conference. Their team received the Recreation Programming Award of Merit – Single Program for …

Ridgeland Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Conon’s Closet

RIDGELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING FOR CANON’S CLOSET RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Ridgeland Police Department, unveiling a special closet filled with items for children and their pets who have been abandoned. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian …

Top Notch Fire Department Training

THE CITY OF RIDGELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING IS TOP NOTCH RIDGELAND, MS – Over the last few months, the Ridgeland Fire Department has conducted numerous training sessions for the team that spans from physical fitness, extrication, dive, rope rescue, and ladder skills training.  Nathan Bell, the department’s Training Officer, oversees the coordination and planning for all training …