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🌱 How two Ridgeland officers with Madison ties are closing out long careers.

Madison, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Madison! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How two Ridgeland officers with Madison ties are closing out long careers.
  • Madison community remembers beloved longtime educator Mary Margaret Flynn Edwards
  • Why did Madison reject Mississippi’s controversial panhandling permit law?

Also on today's calendar: Brandon vs Flowood and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two longtime Ridgeland police officers are set to retire at ... (onlinemadison.com) — Two longtime Ridgeland police officers with ties to Madison County Schools and the Madison Police Department will retire June 30 after more than 60 combined years of service. One officer was recently honored with a street named near Ridgeland High, and both plan to stay active locally even as they step back from full-time police work.
   

• Mary Margaret Flynn Edwards (northsidesun.com) — Madison is mourning longtime educator Mary Margaret Flynn Edwards, a 68-year-old resident and former assistant principal at Madison Central High School who shaped local students’ lives for decades. After retiring, she continued serving in special education, remained active at Chapel of the Cross, and is remembered for her deep compassion, love of the beach, and devotion to family and animals.
   

• Civil rights groups file suit over MS law requiring panhandling permit (clarionledger.com) — Madison is among the cities that chose to opt out of Mississippi’s new Safe Solicitation Act, even as a major lawsuit now challenges the law’s constitutionality. Civil rights groups say the permit and fee requirements for panhandling violate free speech and unfairly burden people experiencing homelessness, while Jackson continues enforcing the rules within city limits.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My cat, Julian is missing since yesterday.
    In 7 years he has never left my backyard and is usually inside. French Branch area. I think he knew a vet visit was happening? (Nextdoor Lake Caroline)
  • I’m looking for someone to load a POD and a truck on Wednesday June 24..
    I will need about 3 strong men. Call and leave a massage at 601-940-4070. (Nextdoor Madison Avenue)
  • Securitas Security Services USA posted a job opening for Security Officer in Madison. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Cake Decorator at Walmart in Madison, Mississippi in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ridgeland

  • Fostering Hope 5K set for June 6 to Benefit Sunnybrook Children's Home in Ridgeland (wlbt.com)
  • 11 Massive Thrift Stores In Mississippi Where A Small Budget Can Lead To Big Finds (takingthekids.com)
  • Another city to consider zoning ordinance changes to tackle data centers (wlbt.com)

Flowood

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Madison

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Madison

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.