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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.
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 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 …
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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 …
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 …
