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CANTON, MS – The Madison County Economic Development Authority’s (MCEDA) in conjunction with its consultant, VisionFirst Advisors, launched an online community survey regarding the county’s economic development efforts. The survey, is part of an overall competitive...

By MICHAEL SIMMONS, Madison County Journal Wednesday, November 2, 2016 6:00 PM CANTON — Employees at Canton Municipal Utilities will all make a minimum of $15 per hour after the CMU Board voted unanimously to increase starting wages Tuesday. The board discussed the...

By Ted Carter Madison County officials say they expect to fill a vacant executive director position at the county Economic Development Authority sometime in the spring. Officials say they must first complete a public-private collaborative “visioning” process for the...

By TED CARTER Developers of a yet-to-be-announced mixed-use project in Madison County have agreed to consider adding a hotel and conference center to their plans. The Madison County Economic Development Authority and business leaders have been pursuing the hotel and...

Police Chief John Neal speaks with residents during last year’s Ridgeland’s Night Out event. The City of Ridgeland will host its sixth annual Ridgeland Neighbors Night Out on Thursday, Oct. 20. This event allows residents to become better acquainted with each other...

BY DUNCAN DENT Wednesday, September 21, 2016 6:00 PM GLUCKSTADT — Germanfest hits a landmark 30 years at St. Joesph Catholic Church here as the family-friendly festival held this Sunday is expected to draw thousands to the area. Germanfest is best known for its...

Doug Jones is originally from West, Point, Alabama where he graduated from West Point High School. After moving to Memphis, Mr.Jones attended Memphis State University majoring in Business Management. He worked for Kraft Foods for 32 years in sales marketing,...

By MICHAEL SIMMONS, Madison County Journal Wednesday, August 24, 2016 6:00 PM The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District announced $20 million is available for transportation projects in the metropolitan area, including Canton, Flora, Madison, Ridgeland...

MADISON — A four-story, 125-room new hotel has received approval from city officials to be built here. A new Marriott Courtyard Hotel, complete with small conference center, is being developed on on the corner of Highland Colony Parkway and Miss. Highway 463 next to...

Madison County’s economic future is very positive, according to a recent report released by researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi. The report was commissioned by the Madison County Business League and Foundation and the Madison County Economic...