Capital & River News
Pacesetter Gallery Hosts ‘Art Of Soul’ Live art event featuring artist Tony Davenport and musician Eddie Williams
Pacesetter Gallery is bringing an exciting new element to live painting at the gallery in Flowood, MS. Renowned artist, Tony Davenport will create new paintings live with his work inspired by live...
Natchez NAACP announces plans for Medgar Evers’ 100th birthday celebration
A special two-day event celebrating the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers will be held in early July in recognition of his 100th birthday, according to Natchez NAACP...
NICU’s team of specialists care for rising numbers of low birthweight babies
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/UMMC Communications Mothers’ health and the health of their babies are intertwined. When mothers lack access to the care...
Royal Hill Jr. to present Juneteenth program at Co-Lin
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is hosting a Juneteenth program at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Willie Mae Dunn Library in the Tom Reed Academic Building at 11 Co-Lin Circle, Natchez....
A REPORT FROM UMMC: MISSISSIPPI’S RECORD ON MATERNAL HEALTH IS A REVERSIBLE TRAGEDY
By: Gary Pettus, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications When Brianca King became pregnant, she was fighting diabetes, high blood pressure, frequent vomiting – and...
U.S. 51 bridges to be replaced in Madison County
Following a bridge inspection in April, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) bridge engineers were forced to shut down a pair of U.S. 51 bridges between Tithelo Rd. and Way Rd.,...
Mississippi National Guard Deploys to Nation’s Capital for Army Celebration
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) deployed approximately 280 service members to the National Capitol Region (NCR) to support the U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Park Police during the Army's...
Serving fresh, supporting local: Inside Vicksburg’s Tomato Place
By: Richelle Putnam, Magnolia Tribune Tucked away off Highway 61 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a slice of the South that is just as culturally diverse, being part soul food kitchen,...
Foote wins re-election to Jackson’s Ward 1 by 8 votes
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Incumbent Jackson Ward 1 City Councilman Ashby Foote has narrowly won his re-election bid, holding off his nearest challenger by only eight votes,...
Community Unites for a Cause: BAPS Charities Hosts Annual “Spirit of Service: Walk-Run”
A wave of enthusiasm and commitment swept through Jackson, MS on June 8, 2025, as BAPS Charities hosted its annual “Spirit of Service: Walk-Run.” With 350 participants stepping forward to support...