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Jefferson County Clarifies Lake Harmony Entrance Zoning After Community Dispute

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Monday to clarify the commercial zoning designation for approximately 55 acres near the entrance of Lake Harmony, resolving a dispute that has split the community since late 2023.The board designated the property as C1, a... Read More.

Pine County Data Center Boom Brings Jobs Opportunity and Environmental Concerns

Wednesday, February 25 by Lauren McKinzie

Pine County is witnessing a surge in data center development as the artificial intelligence sector fuels an unprecedented arms race nationwide. The United States leads the world in data center infrastructure, and two major projects are currently underway in Pine County.CloudSphere Technologies is spearheading... Read More.

Riverbend County High School Launches IGNITE Program to Boost STEM Education with New Technology

Thursday, October 9 by Lauren McKinzie

Students at Riverbend County High School are now exploring cutting-edge technology thanks to the arrival of new equipment designed to boost STEM learning.The high school in Oak Ridge and the Riverbend Career Center in Mapleton have recently received and installed state-of-the-art 3D printers, robotics... Read More.

Carroll County Crackdown: Two Arrested in Underage Alcohol Sales Operation

Monday, June 30 by Lauren McKinzie

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest of two individuals as part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale of alcohol to underage buyers. The operation, which involved nearly a month of undercover investigations, revealed that minors were able to purchase alcohol... Read More.

Tragic Double Shooting in Marion County Under Investigation

Tuesday, June 24 by Lauren McKinzie

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating a suspected murder-attempted suicide following a double shooting incident that occurred on Saturday evening.At approximately 5:00 PM, deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Taylor Cutoff Road and Highway 586. Witnesses reported... Read More.

Rankin County Upgrades Weather Warning System for Enhanced Safety

Thursday, June 12 by Lauren McKinzie

Rankin County, Mississippi, is set to implement a new weather warning system to better alert residents of severe weather conditions, such as tornadoes and flooding. The county will replace its decades-old alert system with modern sirens designed to provide enhanced sound coverage and reliability.Local... Read More.

K9 Charlie Aids in Solving Lee County Double Homicide Mystery

Monday, June 2 by Lauren McKinzie

On May 23, K9 Officer Charlie from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks played a crucial role in a double homicide investigation in Lee County. Responding to a request from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Bradley Starling and his K9 partner,... Read More.

Rankin County Reverses Controversial Zoning Ordinance After Public Outcry

Tuesday, May 6 by Lauren McKinzie

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors has rescinded a contentious zoning ordinance following public outcry. The decision was made during a board meeting on Monday, reversing a measure that had been implemented on April 15.The ordinance had significantly impacted mobile home owners in certain... Read More.

Madison County Justice Court Clerk Placed on Paid Leave Amid Investigation

Wednesday, April 9 by Lauren McKinzie

The Madison County Board of Supervisors has unanimously decided to place a county justice court clerk on paid leave and require polygraph tests for the clerk and all office employees amid an ongoing investigation.The decision, made during an executive session on Monday, involves Justice... Read More.

Reunion Parkway Project Phase Three Opens to Enhance Madison County Travel

Sunday, April 6 by Lauren McKinzie

Commuters in Madison County can anticipate smoother journeys as the latest phase of the Reunion Parkway Project officially opens. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 5, attended by county and state leaders, to inaugurate the new infrastructure.This third phase of the project,... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: county

Jefferson County Clarifies Lake Harmony Entrance Zoning After Community Dispute

Pine County Data Center Boom Brings Jobs Opportunity and Environmental Concerns

Riverbend County High School Launches IGNITE Program to Boost STEM Education with New Technology

Carroll County Crackdown: Two Arrested in Underage Alcohol Sales Operation

Tragic Double Shooting in Marion County Under Investigation

Rankin County Upgrades Weather Warning System for Enhanced Safety

K9 Charlie Aids in Solving Lee County Double Homicide Mystery

Rankin County Reverses Controversial Zoning Ordinance After Public Outcry

Madison County Justice Court Clerk Placed on Paid Leave Amid Investigation

Reunion Parkway Project Phase Three Opens to Enhance Madison County Travel

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