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Madison, Mississippi, is a city located in the central part of the state, within Madison County. Founded in 1856, it is named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. Madison has a rich history and has grown significantly over the years, transforming from a small railroad town into a thriving suburban community.
The city’s development was initially tied to the Illinois Central Railroad, which played a pivotal role in its early growth. Madison’s proximity to the state capital, Jackson, has also influenced its development, making it a desirable residential area for those working in Jackson. Over the years, Madison has become known for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and strong community spirit.
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- On this day in 1956
On this day in 1956, Martin Luther King Jr. was convicted of violating a boycott statute in Alabama. The post On this day in 1956 appeared first on Mississippi Today.
- The Typo Tax Swap Act of 2025 may be the most Mississippi thing ever
Analysis: In one of the most bizarre episodes under the dome on High Street of modern times, the Mississippi Legislature inadvertently passed the first total state income tax elimination in American history due to some Senate typos. The post The Typo Tax Swap Act of 2025 may be the most Mississippi thing ever appeared first on Mississippi Today.
- Mississippi public housing struggles as federal funding falls short
“There’s so much red tape … let alone the dollar amount it would take.” The post Mississippi public housing struggles as federal funding falls short appeared first on Mississippi Today.
- ‘Be realistic’: Concerned about blight, Jackson’s Ward 7 council candidates learn who’s responsible
Not everyone knows who — between the mayor, his departments, the council, local nonprofits or individual citizens — is responsible for what. The post ‘Be realistic’: Concerned about blight, Jackson’s Ward 7 council candidates learn who’s responsible appeared first on Mississippi Today.
- Lt. Gov. Hosemann feigns ignorance on typo that led to tax overhaul passing by mistake, claims victory
Hosemann oddly claimed victory after House used Senate typos to advance its income tax elimination plan to governor. The post Lt. Gov. Hosemann feigns ignorance on typo that led to tax overhaul passing by mistake, claims victory appeared first on Mississippi Today.
- Higher ed reporter Molly Minta moves to Mississippi Today’s new Jackson team
Mississippi Today is excited to announce that Molly Minta, who has been covering higher education for the newsroom since 2021, has moved full-time to the newly launched Jackson team. In her new role, Minta’s reporting will take an expansive view of topics like public safety, such as community-level examinations of housing and code enforcement, public The post Higher ed reporter Molly Minta moves to Mississippi Today’s new Jackson team appeared first on Mississippi Today.
- Former elections official explains federal law not needed to keep noncitizens from voting
Like so many other issues of the day, people are getting worked up with no real facts on the table to justify the outrage of noncitizens voting. The post Former elections official explains federal law not needed to keep noncitizens from voting appeared first on Mississippi Today.
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