Capital & River News
Arson at Beth Israel synagogue prompts fear of anti-semitism in Mississippi
By: Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune Jackson, Mississippi — Before the sun rose on Saturday, January 10, 2026, fire and billowing smoke spread through the Beth Israel synagogue....
Mississippi Legislature Opens 2026 Regular Session at State Capitol
The Mississippi State Legislature began its 2026 regular session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Lawmakers convened at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson at noon to start session, which is...
MS Blood Services Offers Donation Incentives During Special Sunday Hours
Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) invites donors to “Donate Sunday. Score Big.” during National Blood Donor Month by giving the gift of life during their special hours on Sunday, January 11,...
Trial of Ted DiBiase, Jr. gets underway in Mississippi
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. will stand trial in Mississippi for his alleged role in the state’s largest public welfare embezzlement...
GLP-1 drugs among an array of tools to manage weight goals
By: Danny L. Barrett Jr./UMMC Communications Drugs initially approved for diabetes are now an accepted part of fighting obesity and could soon become cheaper for eligible patients....
UMMC grows midwifery in Mississippi with a gift from Roots & Wings
By: Rachel Vanderford/ UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center is building a strong foundation for improved...
Dixie National Livestock Shows to Kick Off with Cutting Horse Show
The 61st Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo will return to Jackson in the new year with an all-American emphasis in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Commissioner of Agriculture...
The Singing Christmas Tree: A Belhaven tradition and a Mississippi legacy
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune I always know Christmas is officially here when I start thinking about Belhaven’s Singing Christmas Tree — not when the radio flips to nonstop...
P.C. Campana Selects Vicksburg for New Mississippi Operations
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana Inc. is establishing operations in Vicksburg, bringing new investment and job opportunities to the River City. The project represents a $3.43 million corporate...
Mississippi State Fairgrounds Unveils America250 Recap Video
As part of the ongoing, nationwide America250 celebrations, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Mississippi State Fairgrounds released a video recapping the 2025...