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🌱 What this 800-home Madison County ruling could mean for neighbors
Also, don't miss MLS United Orientation - Ridgeland — MLS United on the Madison Patch calendar
Good morning Madison! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What this 800-home Madison County ruling could mean for neighbors
Also on today's calendar: Madison County Sportsman's Banquet and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Court rejects residents' appeal of Madison County rezoning f... (onlinemadison.com) — A Madison County judge has upheld the county's decision to rezone over 360 acres off Clarkdell Road, allowing a planned development of more than 800 homes to move forward. Despite strong opposition from hundreds of nearby residents worried about traffic, schools, and safety, the court found supervisors had sufficient evidence and acted within their legal discretion. 
📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
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★ Featured events ★
- MLS United Orientation - Ridgeland — MLS United →
Central Mississippi REALTORS, 564 Sunnybrook Rd, Ridgeland
9:00 am
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Rosa Scott / MCHS YL CLUb →
Madison Square Center for the Arts, 2103 Main Street, Madison
7:07 pm - Madison County Sportsman's Banquet →
Bridlewood of Madison, 3024 MS-22, Madison
5:30 pm - Simpson Academy at Madison-Ridgeland Academy →
7601 Old Canton Rd, Madison
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Thursday October 15
Friday October 23
📣 Madison Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Lot at Liberty (Every Thursday in October) →
Flowood Liberty Park
5:00 pm - Girls JV Volleyball at Northwest Rankin Invitational
Northwest Rankin
5:00 pm - Forest at Murrah
Murrah High School
5:30 pm - Holmes County at Lanier
Lanier Jr. Sr. High School
5:30 pm - Leake Central at Provine
Provine High School
5:30 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball at Northwest Rankin
Northwest Rankin
6:00 pm - CareCenter Ministries MS Annual Dinner →
Community Bank Way, Flowood
6:30 pm - Forest Hill at Provine
Hughes Field, 545 Ellis Ave., Flowood
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone interested in OLD crochet and knitting books?
( 1950's, 60's & 70's). If you knit or crochet, and are into retro, these would be a treasure. I am offering them free of charge. (Nextdoor Madison) - There's a white dog with black spots on my porch.
It seems to think it lives here. Who does it belong to? (Nextdoor Ashbrooke)
- David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Madison. Apply here.
- V2X posted a job opening for Quality Manager - Special Missions in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ridgeland
- Mayor's fun walk returns Wednesday (onlinemadison.com)
- CARA's 4th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser takes place on October 3 (wlbt.com)
- KBRA Affirms Ratings for BancPlus Corporation (kbra.com)
Flowood
- Ghostbusters scratch-offs coming to Mississippi Lottery (wjtv.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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