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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...

Jackson - The Belhaven University Board of Trustees elected new members Sam Lane, Karen Taylor and Dr. Kevin Brown to the board. The new appointees bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the University’s leadership team. Sam Lane is Senior Vice President of...

A $3.5 million paving project on Mississippi 463 from Mississippi 22 to Mannsdale Road will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday and continue into the fall, MDOT announced Wednesday evening. MDOT crews will intermittently close lanes of 463 daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Crews...

CANTON — Since the Nissan plant opened here in 2003, the automotive manufacturer has made a tremendous impact on the local and state economy, a new report by Move Forward Mississippi shows. The tremendous value of Nissan was put down on paper, demonstrating the effect...

Move Mississippi Forward recently held a press conference to discuss the economic impact of Nissan over the past three years. Click Here to Watch the Press Conference Click Here to View the Study Click Here to View the 2013 Report Nissan North America’s Canton...

The Madison County Economic Development Authority Board of Directors has named 40-year economic development professional Ken Oilschlager to serve as its Interim Executive Director.  Following a complete review of the duties and responsibilities of the next executive...