Capital & River News
Natural Science Museum to Host “CrawFest” – A Mudbug Celebration!
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) is turning up the heat...
Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message
By Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Jasmine Blanton is an old soul and a beautiful, young twenty-three-year-old aspiring artist and author. Describing herself as someone who “grew up...
Long-awaited Pearl River flood control project moves forward
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune A project that looks to protect the City of Jackson and the surrounding area from flooding by the Pearl River is moving to the next phase....
MDOT announces permanent ramp closures on I-55 S in Pike County
As part of a major project to improve a five-mile corridor of I-55 in Pike County, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is announcing the permanent closure of two ramps on I-55...
The Capital River Region joins Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in historic Natchez
By Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Natchez, known for its deep heritage and scenic views of the Mississippi River, has always been a central hub for artists and creators. Therefore,...
DiBiase trial resumes in federal court
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The federal trial of former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. resumed on Monday after over a month delay which was caused by his defense attorney Scott...
Wingate allows JXN Water to raise rates by 12% “as a survival measure”
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A federal judge ruled Monday that JXN Water can raise its rates 12% after a year-long battle with the City of Jackson, saying the Court was at a...
Millsaps College Promotes David Yates to Full Professor of Classics
Students at Millsaps College know David Yates as the kind of professor whose passion for the ancient world is impossible to miss, whether he’s unpacking Greek historians in the classroom or...
New federal charges filed in Beth Israel arson case
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Stephen Spencer Pittman, the 19-year-old accused of setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, pleaded not guilty to two new...
UMMC closes clinics Wednesday, activates triage phone line
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack. The UMMC Triage...