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Madison, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Madison! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why Madison’s new City Hall just won a statewide award.
  • What led to a cash register flying at Madison’s Taco Bell?
  • Could a fake ‘government official’ be targeting your money in Madison?

Also on today's calendar: Farmers Market.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Madison earns 2026 America 250 Heritage Award for transformi... (onlinemadison.com) — Madison’s transformation of the old Madison-Ridgeland High School into City Hall has earned a 2026 America 250 Heritage Award, highlighting the city’s push to preserve its limited historic buildings. Officials plan a ribbon-cutting and open house later this year, with special invitations for former students to see how their school became the centerpiece of a future town square.
   

2. Taco Bell Employee Dodges Cash Register During Alleged Driver Meltdown in Mississippi: ‘He Makes Toddlers Look Well Behaved' (thenerdstash.com) — Madison residents may have seen viral video of a delivery driver allegedly hurling a cash register at a Main Street Taco Bell employee before being arrested by Madison police. The man faces misdemeanor malicious mischief and simple assault by threat charges, with the case headed to Madison Municipal Court as online viewers continue debating his behavior.
   

3. Scam Alert: Scammers impersonating government officials (cityofmadison.com) — Madison Police are warning residents about scammers posing as federal agencies and pressuring victims to move money, wire funds, or even convert savings into gold handed over in parking lots. Officers stress that real government agencies will never demand secrecy, threaten to freeze accounts, or require gold purchases, and urge anyone targeted to contact law enforcement immediately.
   

4. Madison Central alum Braden Montgomery hits walk-off home ru... (onlinemadison.com) — A former Madison Central baseball standout, Braden Montgomery, smashed a walk-off two-run homer in his MLB debut for the Chicago White Sox, capping a long journey from Madison’s 2021 national title team. After starring at Stanford and Texas A&M and overcoming a serious ankle injury, he’s now making an immediate impact at the sport’s highest level.
   

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    Tuesday June 16
  • Farmers Market →
    Madison Square Center for the Arts, 2103 Main St, Madison
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, my name is AJ Burks.
    I have been a special needs nanny for over 20 years. My business is called One Heart, Many Smiles LLC. We assist families across the tri-city area of… (Nextdoor Madison)
  • I recently had my windows washed, inside and out, by a company from Brandon~
    Sunshine Services~ and they did a fantastic job! It had been years since my windows were washed outside and these guys took the screens off, cleaned… (Nextdoor Madison)
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05954) - 1091 Gluckstadt Rd in Madison. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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