Capital & River News
COMMITMENT TO RURAL HEALTH CARE EARNS MEDICAL STUDENTS MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS
By: Gary Pettus, UMMC Photos By: Melanie Thortis/UMMC Photography The School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center has awarded one-year cost-of-attendance...
Mississippi’s Capital City Gears Up for the 2025 Dixie National Parade
The annual Dixie National Parade will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Jackson. This beloved event that traditionally kicks-off rodeo competitions will include an...
Natchez Historical Society honors Lance S. Harris at 2025 Annual Dinner Meeting
Trustees of the Natchez Historical Society are ecstatic about their annual dinner held Tuesday, January 28, at the Natchez Grand Hotel. Over 130 people turned out for the event that featured...
UMMC opens specialty clinics at new Colony Park South location
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC The University of Mississippi Medical Center will begin seeing patients at its new Colony Park South location in Ridgeland starting today, staggering the...
MALTB Recovers Stolen Agricultural Equipment in Hinds County
This week, the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered a stolen Bobcat T870 skid steer in Hinds County. On January 29, 2025, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office took a...
Vibrations: A Celebration of Vocal Excellence – Join Us This Weekend!
This Sunday, February 2, 2025, music lovers in Jackson, Mississippi, are in for a treat. Opera Mississippi will present Vibrations: The John Alexander National Vocal Competition Winners...
Nationally Acclaimed artist, author, and TV personality Wyatt Waters to Open New Gallery in Downtown Natchez, MS Historic District
A new gallery and art studio will soon open in Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez, Mississippi, is set to welcome a transformative addition to its...
37th ARBOR DAY 5K-1 MILE-1/4 MILE RUN/WALK/ROLL
The 37th annual Arbor Day 5K-1 Mile-1/4 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for disability awareness is Saturday, February 22nd at the Biloxi Town Green. About 500...
With judges now in place, new Jackson CCID Court to begin hearing cases
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The ceremonial opening of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Court took place Friday in Jackson, with Governor Tate Reeves (R) saying safety...
Former lawmaker Bill Denny dies
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Former eight-term State Representative Bill Denny has died at the age of 94. Denny served in the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Republican...