Capital & River News
New metro Jackson water authority signed into law by governor
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Governor Tate Reeves (R) signed off on the creation of a water authority to oversee the problem-plagued JXN Water on Tuesday when he signed a bill...
Board of Trustees Selects Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as President of Jackson State University
After an eight-month national search, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has selected Dr. Denise Jones Gregory as the 14th president of Jackson State University...
UMMC performs life-saving cardiac care when every second counts
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis and Jay Ferchaud, UMMC Communications As the owner of Bloom Construction, John Decker is rarely ever “off the clock.”...
Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune When Jamie Redmond and Leigh Bailey got married in 2011, they had a combined 60 years of experience working in real estate. Both wanted to start...
Hinds CC President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passes away
Hinds Community College President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passed away on Wednesday, April 15 at age 96. Dr. Muse retired on June 30, 2020, after having served as president since July 1, 1978....
Visit Natchez releases new self‑guided tour brochure on Prince Ibrahima
By: Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez A new brochure telling the story of Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762-1829) -- and mapping key sites tied to his life in Natchez and Adams...
Mental health theme set for 86th commemoration of Rhythm Night Club Fire
By: Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Diana Addison Hunter, longtime employee of the Mississippi State Hospital, will serve as guest speaker at the 86th commemoration of...
Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi Brings Small Businesses and Community Energy to Pearl
A small business is bringing energy, economic impact, and community connection to the Pearl community. Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi, owned and operated by past Rankin County residents...
Lawmakers to return to the Capitol
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers are scheduled to the return the Capitol on Wednesday, with both the House of Representatives and Senate said to be gaveling in...
Natchez unveils second Prince Ibrahima marker on Silver Street
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez The City of Natchez unveiled a historical marker honoring Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762–1829) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, on Silver...
