Capital & River News
Dental Mission Week celebrates a decade of expanding access to care
By Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud, UMMC Communications When Tenika Spann arrived at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of...
Natchez to Dedicate Second Historical Marker Honoring Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima
Natchez, Mississippi will soon dedicate the city's second Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) historical marker honoring Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762–1829), an African...
Register today for the Mississippi Maternal & Infant Health Summit on Feb. 20!
On Friday, February 20, the Mississippi Hospital Association, in partnership with the Mississippi Public Health Institute, will host a free Maternal & Infant Health Summit that will bring...
Solutions to violence in Mississippi evident in UMMC research efforts
By Danny Barrett, Jr., UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications Violence is part of life for many Mississippians from cradle to grave, according to a survey done in...
Governor’s Arts Awards recognizes Mississippi arts culture bearers
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Established in 1988, the Governor’s Arts Awards are presented annually by the Mississippi Arts Commission in partnership with the Governor’s office....
Mississippi’s Capital City Gears Up for the 2026 Dixie National Parade
The annual Dixie National Parade will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Jackson. This beloved event that traditionally kicks-off rodeo...
See, Test and Treat offers free cancer screenings for uninsured, underinsured
By Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications As operations director of Crossroads Ministries in Canton, Rena Pafford encourages women participating in the...
Millsaps Announces Promotion of Chandler Parker MacDonald
At Millsaps, building meaningful relationships with alumni and supporters is a constant priority. As part of that commitment, Chandler Parker MacDonald has been promoted to Major Gifts...
TEC Announces 2nd Place Recipient of the 2026 D.L. Fail Memorial Scholarship
TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce Isaac Goss as the second-place recipient of the prestigious D.L. Fail Memorial Scholarship. This annual scholarship is awarded to two...
PRIORITYONE BANK WELCOMES JENNIFER RODGERS AS VP, DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Robert J. Barnes, President and CEO of PriorityOne Bank, recently announced the hire of Jennifer Rodgers as Vice President and Director of Internal Audit. Barnes stated, “Jennifer brings a...
