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Coffee in hand, Ridgeland? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want a fresh start in construction from Ridgeland next January?
- How did Ridgeland stack up against Madison County hoops rivals?
Also on today's calendar: Bruce Bruce and Friends and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Ridgelandfor 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 Ridgelandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Holmes CC, CMPDD partner for ‘26 class (onlinemadison.com) — A new Construction 101 training course is coming to Holmes Community College’s Ridgeland campus in January 2026, offering residents a low-barrier way to enter skilled trades. Running weekdays from Jan. 12 to Feb. 12, the Mississippi Reconnect program covers safety, tools, math, and communication, with registration help available through Jackson and Pearl WIN Job Centers. 
• Madison County high school basketball roundup: MRA stays perfect as district play looms (onlinemadison.com) — Ridgeland High basketball fans get a full snapshot of how their boys and girls teams fared this week, including close games against Germantown and Holmes County. The roundup also tracks Madison County rivals like Madison Central, Canton, and MRA as they tune up for district play, giving Ridgeland readers context on upcoming regional competition.
📸 Around Ridgeland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgeland
★ Featured events ★
- Ridgeland Titans vs South Pike Eagles
Ridgeland High School, 586 Sunnybrook Rd, Ridgeland
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Bruce Bruce and Friends
Johnny T's Bistro & Blues , 538 N Farish St , Jackson
7:30 pm - 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 - Teddy Bear Tea
CW Organics Apothicaire & Tea Room , 103 W Washington St Suite B4 , Ridgeland
4:00 pm - BadgePass Sales Training
280 Trace Colony Park Dr , Ridgeland
7:00 pm - Mayor & Board of Aldermen Meeting
Ridgeland City Hall , 100 West School Street , Ridgeland
6:00 pm - Buffalo Wild Wings – Ridgeland
Buffalo Wild Wings , 808 Lake Harbour Dr , Ridgeland
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
📣 Ridgeland 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 - Speakers Bureau: “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music”
Mississippi Children's Museum , 2145 Museum Blvd , Jackson
5:30 pm - 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Christmas at the Sheraton Flowood
Sheraton Flowood , 115 Laurel Park Cove , Flowood
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Scarf season is here!!
Come check out my stock. 647 Highway 51 Ridgeland MS #uggs #burberry #fendi #luxuryresale #upscaleboutique (Nextdoor Old Town Station) - Good morning everyone.
Hope all is well. Just remember if you're thinking about a project of any size or detail keep me in mind for any and all home projects. 7692330146 (Nextdoor Arbors at the Reservoir)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 864 in Ridgeland. Apply here.
- Canopy Children's Solutions posted a job opening for Housekeeping Worker - Ridgeland, MS in Ridgeland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgeland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Madison
- $40 million Bozeman Road widening project ongoing (onlinemadison.com)
- Capitol Police: Panhandling ordinance likely to go into effect in January (wlbt.com)
- Area residents graduating from ICC practical nursing program Dec. 11 (djournal.com)
Flowood
- Northwest Rankin vs. Yazoo City boys basketball, see our best photos (clarionledger.com)
Jackson
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-- The Patch AM Team
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