SUPERVISORS APPROVE PLATS

By Katie Eubanks THE MADISON COUNTY Board of Supervisors approved a handful of final plats last week, including one for a brand-new subdivision in the Gluckstadt area. Phase one of Saddle Brook has 42 lots and is located between Ashbrooke Trail and the Fieldstone...

COURSEY EXPLAINS WHY MCEDA AIRPORT STUDY NOT BID OUT

By Katie Eubanks THE MADISON COUNTY Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) awarded a $1.2 million airport study contract without bidding it out because the agency wanted someone with “ownership” in the project, said MCEDA Executive Director Tim Coursey. In April 2013,...

35TH ANNUAL DAY IN THE COUNTRY ON OCTOBER 4

Written by Nell Luter Floyd Special to Hinds Ledger The historic Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church in Madison and its grounds are worth a visit any day. The first Saturday of each October provides an extra special reason and that’s true once again thanks to the...