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🌱 How did Madison Central and MRA look before district play?
Happening soon: Teddy Bear Tea on the Madison Patch calendar

Cheers Madison! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Madison Central and MRA look before district play?
- Which Madison student is graduating from ICC’s nursing program Thursday?
Also on today's calendar: Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Jackson and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Madisonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 47.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Madison County high school basketball roundup: MRA stays perfect as district play looms (onlinemadison.com) — Madison County hoops fans can catch up on how local teams, including Madison Central and undefeated MRA, fared in a busy week of non-district games before region play begins. The roundup highlights records, key scores, and standout performances for both boys and girls squads across the county.
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• Area residents graduating from ICC practical nursing program Dec. 11 (djournal.com) — A Madison resident, Elizabeth Pepper, is among the practical nursing students graduating from Itawamba Community College in a ceremony at noon on Dec. 11 in Fulton. She joins classmates from across North Mississippi, highlighting another local student entering the healthcare workforce and representing Madison in a key regional training program.
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📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
★ Featured events ★
- Teddy Bear Tea
CW Organics Apothicaire & Tea Room, 103 W Washington St Suite B4, Ridgeland
4:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Jackson
Library Lounge , 734 Fairview St , Jackson
4:30 pm - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Madison Square Center for the Arts , 2103 Main St , Madison
6:00 pm - Christmas with the Clauses
Madison Square Center for the Arts , 2103 Main St , Madison
2:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
📣 Madison Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Installation of Officers/Awards
Home Builders Association of Jackson , 195 Charmant Pl #2 , Ridgeland
12:00 pm - 2025 Chili Cook-Off and Grand Lighting of the Park
Winner's Circle Park
5:30 pm - Ridgeland Titans vs South Pike Eagles
Ridgeland High School , 586 Sunnybrook Rd , Ridgeland
5:00 pm - Bruce Bruce and Friends
Johnny T's Bistro & Blues , 538 N Farish St , Jackson
7:30 pm - 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Christmas at the Sheraton Flowood
Sheraton Flowood , 115 Laurel Park Cove , Flowood
10:00 am - Triumph Dealer Holiday Party: Got Gear Triumph
Got Gear Motorsports , 230 US-51 , Ridgeland
10:00 am - Ridgeland Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market
Northpark , 1200 E County Line Rd , Ridgeland
11:00 am - the reMIX Candle-Making Experience
Briarwood Arts Center , 614 Briarwood Dr , Jackson
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Great restaurant find!
Fresh hot and very fast service! Thai food at its best! Right here in Madison! Plus DJ works here! 965 Madison Ave. Madison Taylor was amazing also! (Nextdoor Town of Lost Rabbit) - I’m doing my freshman college year locally @ Holmes CC and so I have various days open every week for part-time employment.
I’m trying to make a little money so I would love to help out with leaf cleanups, hauling things off or anything else you need outdoors. Not… (Nextdoor Stribling/Mannsdale)
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Day Porter/ Daylight Housekeeping in Madison. Apply here.
- Sprint Mart posted a job opening for Deli/Team Member Food Service - SM #128 in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ridgeland
- $40 million Bozeman Road widening project ongoing (onlinemadison.com)
- Madison County area football stars honored on MHSAA and MAIS all-state teams (onlinemadison.com)
- NewSoftwares LLC Releases Folder Lock 10.1.13 for Windows and Launches First macOS Edition (businessinsider.com)
Flowood
- Northwest Rankin vs. Yazoo City boys basketball, see our best photos (clarionledger.com)
Canton
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-- The Patch AM Team
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