MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - After nearly three decades, The Ranch in Madison, a beloved daycare, was closed. According to Madison leaders, the daycare facility failed a Mississippi State Health Department (MSDH) inspection, which included fire code violations, like missing alarms and sprinklers.

On Saturday, a prayer walk was held in support of The Ranch. The owner, Austin O'Kelly, said the support from the community is appreciated.

“I never dreamed that this many people would come together and and care about us and want us to keep going. And so, I felt like I needed to spend my Saturday and Sunday out here just letting them come pray for us in person opposed to online," he said.

Mike Land, who lives in Madison, said The Ranch has always been a respectable place that promotes prayer.

“I ca

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