Capital & River News
Hinds CC President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passes away
Hinds Community College President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passed away on Wednesday, April 15 at age 96. Dr. Muse retired on June 30, 2020, after having served as president since July 1, 1978....
Visit Natchez releases new self‑guided tour brochure on Prince Ibrahima
By: Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez A new brochure telling the story of Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762-1829) -- and mapping key sites tied to his life in Natchez and Adams...
Mental health theme set for 86th commemoration of Rhythm Night Club Fire
By: Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Diana Addison Hunter, longtime employee of the Mississippi State Hospital, will serve as guest speaker at the 86th commemoration of...
Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi Brings Small Businesses and Community Energy to Pearl
A small business is bringing energy, economic impact, and community connection to the Pearl community. Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi, owned and operated by past Rankin County residents...
Lawmakers to return to the Capitol
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers are scheduled to the return the Capitol on Wednesday, with both the House of Representatives and Senate said to be gaveling in...
Natchez unveils second Prince Ibrahima marker on Silver Street
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez The City of Natchez unveiled a historical marker honoring Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762–1829) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, on Silver...
Amazon continues Mississippi expansion, announcing plans to invest a total of $25 billion across the Magnolia State
Amazon today announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi, continuing its expansion in the state. The latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion expansion of...
PhD in nursing program marks 25 years of skill building, research activity
By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis and Jay Ferchaud / UMMC Communications Alumni of the PhD in Nursing program consider themselves lifetime learners – and...
From diagnosis to TikTok: Children’s of Mississippi toddler shares Type 1 diabetes journey
By: Tally Connelly, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis, UMMC Communications What began as subtle changes quickly became something much more serious for Bain Brandon. Now 2...
Natchez filmmakers donate ‘The Parchman Ordeal’ to JSU’s Margaret Walker Center
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez "The Parchman Ordeal: The Untold Story," a documentary highlighting a pivotal chapter in the Civil Rights Movement in Natchez, has found a...
