Capital & River News
House revives state police expansion and bitter fight over Jackson ‘takeover’
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today The House of Representatives in a mostly partisan and racially divided vote on Wednesday revived its measure to expand the area inside Jackson where state-run...
Bill to put Jackson water under regional authority dies without a vote in House
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today A proposal to place Jackson's troubled water system under a regional authority board — once it comes out from federal receivership — died on the House calendar...
Senate passes House Bill 1020 over opposition from Jackson lawmakers
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today A reworked version of a controversial House bill that will add a total of five appointed judges to the Hinds County court system and expand Capitol Police presence...
IRS opens the Jackson Taxpayer Assistance Center on March 11 for special Saturday hours and face-to-face help
The IRS will open the Jackson Taxpayer Assistance Center on Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 W. Capital St., Jackson, Mississippi 39269. The special opening is part of its efforts to...
Does a backlog in Hinds County courts justify appointing five judges? Other counties could be far worse
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today Lawmakers backing House Bill 1020 say Hinds County's backlog of cases is an emergency that justifies having five non-elected judges to pick up the slack. Cliff...
‘As long as I’m needed’: JSU acting president has no timetable from IHL for appointment
‘As long as I’m needed’: JSU acting president has no timetable from IHL for appointment by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today Jackson State University’s temporary acting president said she has no...
Mississippi Food Network Celebrates with an “Open House” for Brand Refresh
Mississippi Food Network is excited to announce an “Open House” celebration for their brand refresh. The event will take place at their location at 440 West Beatty Street, Jackson, MS on Thursday,...
MMSA HOLDS MAIN STREET DAY AT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE CAPITOL
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) hosted its first Main Street Legislative Day at the Mississippi State Capitol. Special guests included Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the...
Hinds County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
This year, 1,257 4-H and FFA members across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, showing 2,153 head of livestock. These students competed for the...
Rankin County Youth Recognized at Annual Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions; State Representative Showing with Rankin County Youth Wins Dixie National Legislative Showdown
This year, 1,257 4-H and FFA members across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, showing 2,153 head of livestock. These students competed for the...
