Sports complex opening delayed again
Plus, City showers money on local nonprofits and soccer coach gets key to City
September 14, 2026Jemi Chew
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The pros and cons of school-based law enforcement
The Edge investigates the growing regional trend
September 11, 2026
Free legal services, property taxes decrease slightly
RICHMOND—Ad valorem taxes and an ordinance allowing qualified manufactured homes in single-family residential areas were given first readings during the Commission's regular meeting last week. But first, a moment of silence was held in memory of six citizens from Madison County who lost their lives in
September 01, 2026
'Uncomfortable atmosphere'
Newby chastises anonymous citizen protesting use of Flock cameras. Plus, City considers ordinance aimed at slum lords
August 26, 2026
Cost overruns and house tear-down on City Commission agenda
RICHMOND—Parking permits for residents of an EKU-adjacent neighborhood, another tear-down, plus tens of thousands in budget overages topped the list of City business during the Commission's most recent meeting on August 11. Ordinance At the top of the order was Ordinance 26-24, giving residents
August 20, 2026
Company known for powering data centers unveils plan to build solar/sheep farm in County
Rep from Silicon Ranch says data center not part of project
August 14, 2026
Delay-plagued mega sports complex set to open in October
Plus, pool hours change, and Irvinton museum interior renovations completed
August 12, 2026
Madison County public school district gets its own police force
RICHMOND—When classes begin this fall, the Madison County School District will have its own independent police force, made up of 19 full-time school resource officers assigned to schools across the county. To date, 16 have been hired. The school where the officer is placed will be their only
August 07, 2026
Virgil Burnside tapped to fill Council seat vacated by Terrill
CITY HALL—The abrupt resignation of Councilmember Ronnie Terrill dominated much of the discussion at City Council's second regularly scheduled meeting of the month. Virgil Burnside was Council's unanimous pick to fill the vacated seat. Mayor Bruce Fraley noted Terrill's commitment to the town&
July 22, 2026