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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.
THE CITY OF RIDGELAND WELCOMES NEW RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOLHEAD FOOTBALL COACH AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland welcomes new Head Coach and Athletic Director, Todd McDaniel. Ridgeland High School Titans’ Athletics is gaining a great asset with McDaniel. Not only will McDaniel lead the Titans’ football team, but he will oversee …
(Chicago, Illinois)—Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Ridgeland for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards …
CITY OF RIDGELAND LAUNCHES NEW RECYCLING REWARDS PROGRAM RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland is pleased to introduce the Ridgeland Recycle Rewards program to all residents. This program offers every household the opportunity to save money on purchases from area businesses just for being active recyclers. The prior RecycleBank program has ended. The new …
ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO RECOGNIZE RIDGELAND AS A TREE CITY USA RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland announced today that the Arbor Day Foundation named the City a 2022 Tree City USA honoring the commitment to effective urban forest management. Ridgeland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: maintaining …
Mayor Gene McGee Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee RIDGELAND, MS — Mayor Gene McGee of Ridgeland, MS has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy committee. Mayor McGee was elected to a one-year term and will …
THE CITY OF RIDGELAND RECEIVED THE HIGH RATINGS FOR WATER SYSTEM RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland has received the highest rating from the Mississippi Department of Health for Ridgeland’s drinking water system. The City received an overall rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 for technical capacity, managerial capacity, and financial capacity. A lot goes …
THE CITY OF RIDGELAND IS GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT RIDGELAND, MS – The City of Ridgeland will kick off the holiday season with a three-day celebration that will begin on Thursday, December 1, 2022 through Saturday, December 3, 2022. Events will include the Christmas Tree Lighting at the Plaza at Old Town Crossing, Christmas …
2022 TOPSOCCER JAMBOREE WAS A BIG SUCCESS RIDGELAND, MISS. – Over 350 participants and 500 volunteers gathered at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland on October 19th for the 2022 TOPSoccer Jamboree. Participants from 5 to 18 years old with disabilities were partnered with high school and college volunteers for a day in the park to …
THE CITY OF RIDGELAND WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS RIDGELAND, MISS. – The City of Ridgeland is pleased to announce that Kim Cooper has joined the team as the new Director of Public Relations. She will be responsible for community promotions, communications and overall public relations strategy for the City. “We are excited to …
