Capital & River News
MSO hosts Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience at Thalia Mara Hall in March
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to host Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience in Jackson on Friday, March 27, for its first-ever show in its home state. Tickets go on...
Acute Inflections Bring Harlem Renaissance–Inspired Jazz and R&B to Jackson
Special to The Mississippi Monitor Acute Inflections, the New York City–based jazz and R&B duo known for their smooth sound and magnetic stage presence, are bringing their acclaimed live...
UMMC neuroscience ICU receives national Beacon Award for nursing excellence
By: Rachel Vanderford/ UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/UMMC Communications The Neuroscience ICU at the University of Mississippi Medical Center has been recognized with...
Fairgrounds Armory Opens to Receive Donations for Winter Storm Victims
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the old National Guard Armory, located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, will open today at 10:00 a.m. to receive donations...
New historical marker approved for civil rights leader George Metcalfe
By: Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez A new historical marker honoring civil rights leader George Metcalfe (1911-1989) has been approved by the Mississippi Department of...
Giants of the Ice Age Roars to Life at MS Museum of Natural Science
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks' (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors to come face‑to‑face with some of the most awe‑inspiring creatures...
Tebow talks need for individualized education, school choice at EmpowerMS Solutions Summit
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune Attendees at Empower Mississippi’s fifth annual Solutions Summit heard from Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow on Wednesday in Jackson. The former...
MS Blood Services Urges Donors to Act Now as Winter Weather Threatens Blood Supply
As winter weather moves across Mississippi, bringing hazardous conditions and forcing the cancellation of mobile blood drives, Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is asking the community to step...
Porter Antici named 2026 Children’s Miracle Network champion for Mississippi
By: Tally Connelly/ UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications Porter Antici is a healthy, active 6-year-old boy thanks to the care of a dedicated team of experts at...
Walmart Accelerates its 2026 Health Commitment with The Wellness Event: Free Screenings, No-Cost Flu Shots and Community-Tailored Care
Building on its ongoing commitment to simplifying care, Walmart continues its 2026 health momentum with The Wellness Event — a free, nationwide health and wellness experience taking place...
