⚾ Ranger League First Game of the Season! ⚾

Richland Parks & Recreation invites the community to come out and support the Rangers as they kick off their season!

📅 Monday, October 5
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Eastside Park – Field 1
100 Furr Drive, Richland, MS 39218

Enjoy free popsicles while supplies last, walking balloons by Gigi, and concessions available for purchase. Mayor Clay Burns will also throw out the first pitch!

🎃 Community members are also encouraged to bring a bag of Halloween candy to donate to the Ranger League.

Come out and support our Rangers!
12 days ago, City of Richland
Richland Parks & Recreation Ranger League First Game flyer featuring an inclusive Ranger League logo and baseball-themed design. The game is Monday, October 5 at 6:00 PM at Eastside Park Field 1, 100 Furr Drive, Richland, MS 39218. The flyer promotes free popsicles while supplies last, walking balloons by Gigi, concessions for purchase, and Mayor Clay Burns throwing out the first pitch. It also encourages donations of Halloween candy to the Ranger League and lists Coach Norwood’s contact number, 601-808-9717.
🚧 ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 🚧

The City of Richland would like to inform residents that Old Highway 49 at Carrier Boulevard and Aerosmith Drive will reopen to traffic tomorrow morning.

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation throughout the intersection improvement project and apologize for any inconvenience the closure may have caused.

Thank you for your continued understanding as these improvements are completed!
8 days ago, City of Richland
✨ New Addition to City Hall ✨

The new City of Richland emblem has officially been installed on the exterior of City Hall!

Stop by City Hall at 380 Scarbrough St. to see the new addition in person.
17 days ago, City of Richland
Exterior view of Richland City Hall featuring the newly installed City of Richland emblem on the brick building, with the “Richland City Hall” sign, landscaped flower beds, and American and Mississippi flags visible under a clear blue sky.
BURN BAN LIFTED

Effective September 15, 2026, the Rankin County outdoor burn ban has been lifted by the Rankin County Board of Supervisors and Mississippi Forestry Commission.

⚠️ Please continue to use caution when burning. Never leave a fire unattended and keep water and tools nearby.

🚫 Burning household trash, plastics, tires, and treated or painted wood is prohibited under MDEQ rules.

Fire out of control? Call 911.
18 days ago, City of Richland
Rankin County Emergency Management graphic announcing that the outdoor burn ban has been lifted effective September 15, 2026. The graphic advises residents to use caution when burning, never leave fires unattended, and notes that burning household trash, plastics, tires, and treated or painted wood is prohibited. It instructs residents to call 911 if a fire gets out of control.

💧 UPCOMING WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

Beginning September 14, 2026, the City of Richland will be performing water system repairs and culvert maintenance over the next several days.

Water service may be temporarily interrupted in the following areas:

• McBride Street
• Cedar Lane
• Neely
• Bell Street
• Parts of Old Highway 49

We will make every effort to keep disruptions as brief as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

20 days ago, City of Richland

💧BOIL WATER NOTICE- MCBRIDE STREET & RENO STREET💧

A Boil Water Notice is in effect for the McBride Street area and Reno Street area due to a loss of pressure in the water system.

Residents should boil water for at least one minute before consuming. This notice is precautionary only and does not mean the water is contaminated.

Residents will be notified when the notice has been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation during this time. 💙❤️

20 days ago, City of Richland
September 11 Remembrance

Today, the City of Richland remembers and honors the lives lost and the heroes who served on September 11, 2001.

We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙
23 days ago, City of Richland
A City of Richland September 11 remembrance graphic featuring the words “We Remember,” the date September 11, 2001, a city skyline, and a message honoring the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the strength that still unites us

🚧 BRADFORD SUBDIVISION WORK NOTICE 🚧

Residents of Bradford Subdivision, please be advised: Crews will be working in the area over these next few days to line drainage pipes. Due to the type of work being done, some of the work will take place at night and residents may experience increased noise during the nighttime hours.

We ask residents to please be patient and mindful of the crews working in the area as they complete this important drainage work. The nighttime work is expected to last for a few days.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while this work is completed. Thank you for your cooperation! ❤️💙

about 1 month ago, City of Richland

3rd Annual Basketball Game: Honor, Serve, Compete 🏀🏆

The 3rd Annual First Responders, Military, Teachers & Coaches Basketball Game is coming up on September 26 at 9:00 AM at the Richland Recreation Center!

Richland Recreation Center
460 East Harper St., Richland, MS 39218

🍬 Registration: One large bag of Halloween candy
🍽️ Lunch will be sponsored!

Interested in playing? Contact Coach Norwood at 601-487-9992 to register.

Come out and support our local First Responders, Military, Teachers, and Coaches as they take the court for a morning of fun, friendly competition, and community! ❤️💙

about 1 month ago, City of Richland
Flyer for the 3rd Annual Basketball Game: Honor. Serve. Compete. featuring First Responders, Military, Teachers, and Coaches. The game is September 26 at 9:00 AM at Richland Recreation Center, 460 East Harper St., Richland, MS. Registration requires one large bag of Halloween candy, and lunch will be sponsored. To sign up, call Coach Norwood at 601-487-9992.

💧 BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED - RIVERVIEW DR💧

The Boil Water Notice has officially been lifted from the Riverview Drive area. Residents may resume normal water use.

Thank you for all your patience and cooperation during this time. 💙❤️

about 1 month ago, City of Richland

Meet the Rangers is MOVING! 🏈📣


Due to extreme heat and conditions, Meet the Rangers has been moved to the Football Jamboree on Friday, August 21, at 5:30 p.m. Cheer, dance, band, and football will be recognized at the jamboree, while all other sports will be recognized throughout the Ranger football season.

Make sure to come out and show support to our Richland students! 💙❤️

about 2 months ago, City of Richland

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY - OLD HIGHWAY 49 🚧

Atmos Energy will be conducting gas repairs along Old Highway. Residents may experience traffic delays, lane restrictions, or temporary road impacts. Please use caution and allow extra time when traveling through the area.

Thank you for your patience, Richland and have a great Friday! ❤️💙

about 2 months ago, City of Richland

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in Richland. If you haven't already, download our app!

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about 2 months ago, City of Richland
Promotional graphic for the City of Richland, Mississippi mobile app. The headline reads, "It's everything Richland, in your pocket." Icons highlight app features including Events, News, Documents, Staff, and Notifications. Two smartphone mockups display the app's welcome screen and news feed. At the bottom are Apple App Store and Google Play download badges, a QR code for downloading the app, and text encouraging users to download the City of Richland, MS app and enable notifications. The graphic uses the city's red, white, and blue branding.

📲 Stay Connected with the City of Richland!

Have you downloaded the City of Richland, MS app yet?

Our free mobile app makes it easy to stay informed with important city updates, news, events, road closures, public safety alerts, and more all in one place.

To get the most out of the app:
✅ Enable notifications when prompted.
✅ Customize your notification preferences by selecting the departments and updates you want to receive.

Download the app today to stay connected wherever you go! Everything Richland, right in your pocket.

about 2 months ago, City of Richland
Promotional graphic explaining how to enable notifications in the City of Richland, Mississippi mobile app. The headline reads, "Don't miss any updates from Richland!" Three steps instruct users to: (1) search for and download the "City of Richland, MS" app from their phone's app store, (2) allow notifications during the initial setup, and (3) select their preferred notification groups. Three smartphone screenshots illustrate each step, showing the notification permission prompt, the app's Settings menu with "Organizations" highlighted, and the subscription screen with department options such as City, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, Fire Department, and Hospitality. Apple App Store and Google Play download badges and a QR code are displayed at the bottom. The graphic uses the City of Richland's red, white, and blue branding

Ranger League Softball Registration is Now Open! 🥎

Registration is now open through August 31 for Richland Parks & Recreation's Ranger League Softball program! Ranger League provides individuals of all abilities with the opportunity to learn the game, build friendships, and be part of a supportive team.

📅 Registration closes August 31
💲 Registration Fee: $25 (includes a team jersey)

For more information, contact Richland Parks & Recreation:

📞 (601) 487-9992
📧 tnorwood@richlandms.com

2 months ago, City of Richland
Ranger League logo featuring three smiling young softball players of varying abilities standing together as teammates. One player is seated in a wheelchair holding a softball, one is wearing a batting helmet and holding a bat, and one is using forearm crutches with a raised fist in celebration. The logo is displayed in the City of Richland's red, white, and blue colors with the words "Ranger League.

🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧

Beginning August 17, Old Highway 49 at Carrier Boulevard and Aerosmith Drive will be closed for intersection improvements. The closure is expected to last approximately four weeks, with detours posted to assist the community.

Please note that this timeline is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the city's control.

Thank you for your patience during this time!

2 months ago, City of Richland

🎉 The Vernon Neely Swinging Bridge at Eastside Park is Now Open! 🌳

Great news, Richland! The Vernon Neely Swinging Bridge at Eastside Park has officially reopened following repairs and upgrades. We're excited to welcome everyone back to enjoy the bridge!

Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding while this work was being completed. We appreciate your continued support as we make improvements that enhance our beautiful city.

We look forward to seeing you back at Eastside Park, enjoying the Vernon Neely Swinging Bridge and the beautiful surroundings. We hope you'll stop by soon!

2 months ago, City of Richland

📱 Have you downloaded the City of Richland app yet?

Stay connected with the latest city news, important updates, upcoming events, documents, and push notifications—all from the convenience of your phone!

Download today:
Android: https://aptg.co/HzK-Ld
iPhone: https://aptg.co/vXFvKJ

Everything Richland, right in your pocket!

2 months ago, City of Richland

✏️Happy First Day of School! 🚌

The City of Richland wishes all of our students, teachers, school staff, and families a safe, successful, and exciting new school year. We hope today is the start of a year filled with learning, growth, and great memories!

Drivers, please remember: With school back in session, traffic will be heavier during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up hours. Please allow yourself a little extra travel time, slow down in school zones, watch for crossing guards and pedestrians, and help keep our students safe.

Have a Great Thursday Richland! 💙❤️

2 months ago, City of Richland
Chalkboard-style graphic celebrating the first day of school. Large white and red text reads, "Happy First Day of School!" Below, the message says, "Wishing all Richland students, teachers, and staff a wonderful school year!" The graphic features hand-drawn classroom-themed illustrations including books with a red apple, a yellow pencil, a notebook, a paper airplane, a ruler, a globe, stars, and classroom doodles. The design uses the City of Richland's red, white, and blue color scheme.

🚨 Splash Pad Closure Notice 🚨

The Richland Parks & Recreation Splash Pad is closed until further notice.

Our team is currently working to identify and address the issue. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the problem.

We will continue to update the public as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience!

2 months ago, City of Richland