Capital & River News
Lawmakers convene hearing to consider Capital City Revitalization
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune In an effort to combat the numerous challenges Jackson is facing, lawmakers on the Mississippi House Select Capital City Revitalization Committee...
The Life and Legacy of Nellie Jackson Comes Into Focus in Natchez
On September 23, 2025, the Historic Natchez Foundation will host a program that explores the life and legacy of one of Natchez’s most talked-about figures, Nellie Jackson. The evening will begin...
Jackson Police Chief resigns; Hinds County Sheriff named interim top cop in capital city
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Jackson’s Police Chief abruptly resigned on Tuesday, citing a job offer that is less stressful and “a lot more money.” “Today, I am tenuring my...
UMMC part of the solution to infant mortality public health emergency
By: Annie Oeth and Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center is working to give babies a healthy start in life through programs that address...
Board of Trustees Initiates Search for New JSU President
The IHL Board of Trustees announced today the beginning of the search process for a new president at Jackson State University. IHL Board President Gee Ogletree offered insight into the process...
Unveiling of Anne Moody’s Freedom Trail marker set for September 15
By: Roscoe Barnes, III, Visit Natchez The late Anne Moody, author of "Coming of Age in Mississippi," will soon be honored with a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker in her hometown of...
State film office unveils new brand identity as Film Mississippi
The Mississippi Film Office has unveiled its new brand identity as Film Mississippi and relaunched its website, filmmississippi.org, to reflect the new branding. Along with the name change, Film...
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Tom’s Fried Pies
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Tucked away in the corner of a shopping center on Highway 49 in Richland is a place where your taste buds will get a pleasant surprise. If you’ve...
AVAIO Digital investing $6 billion in Mississippi data center campus
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi is getting another multi-billion-dollar investment, this time from a Connecticut-based developer and operator of sustainable data...
UMMC professor emeritus leads development of new hypertension guideline
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology calls for earlier diagnosis and treatment of...
