Capital & River News

Marker approved for Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade

Marker approved for Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade

By: Roscoe Barnes III, Visit Natchez     A historical marker honoring the 30th of May Parade, which is now known as the Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade, has been approved by the Mississippi...

Natchez honors history of Bluff City Savings Bank

Natchez honors history of Bluff City Savings Bank

By: Roscoe Barnes, III, Visit Natchez     The former site of Bluff City Savings Bank, the only Black-owned bank in Natchez, now has a historical marker that honors the history of the bank,...

Jackson residents want safer streets

Jackson residents want safer streets

By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune     Since the beginning of the year, Jackson has had 36 reported shootings, down by half from last year at this time, Police Chief Joseph Wade told a...