Capital & River News
Family members, lawmakers fought his release. Today the convicted killer of two walked free.
by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today May 16, 2023 Double murderer James Williams III walked free Tuesday from a Mississippi prison, despite pleas from family members and dozens of lawmakers to keep...
UMMC receives $2 million to study newborn health
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today May 12, 2023 The National Institutes of Health is awarding the University of Mississippi Medical Center about $2 million to study how to improve health outcomes for...
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Fallen Officer Memorial
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will hold our annual Fallen Officer Memorial on May 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM to honor and remember the Conservation Officers who have made...
MADISON COUNTY BUSINESS LEAGUE & FOUNDATION HOST BALLOON RELEASE TO HONOR FALLEN MADISON COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CELEBRATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION WEEK
The Madison County Business League & Foundation will host the 9th annual balloon release at the Madison County Sheriff’s office located at 2941 US Hwy 51, Canton, MS, on Wednesday, May...
Hinds judge mulls putting hold on law creating separate court district in Jackson
May 10, 2023 The three Jackson women serving as plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the controversial House Bill 1020 testified Wednesday the law would impact their right to elect judges from their...
Another stay blocks law to create separate court in Jackson
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today May 12, 2023 A federal judge temporarily blocked the controversial House Bill 1020 from becoming law Friday. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate granted the...
Reeves campaign uses video from shuttered private school linked to welfare scandal
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today May 11, 2023 Gov. Tate Reeves’ reelection campaign is using 2019 video from the now-shuttered New Summit School that was owned by Nancy New, one of the central...
Hinds judge mulls putting hold on law creating separate court district in Jackson
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today May 10, 2023 The three Jackson women serving as plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the controversial House Bill 1020 testified Wednesday the law would impact their...
Health and resource fair assists unhoused citizens
The first Thursday of each month is a Brighter Day for residents at the Billy Brumfield Men’s Shelter. Each month, the Institute and its partners provide a plethora of services for shelter...
CASA MISSISSIPPI ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF CASA OF HINDS COUNTY
CASA Mississippi is proud to announce the opening of CASA of Hinds County, its new Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program which will serve children in the Hinds County foster care...
