Capital & River News
Former NFL cornerback Garry Lewis leads cultural efforts in southwest Mississippi
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez As a young man, Dr. Garry Lewis spent four seasons as an NFL cornerback, defending against some of football's toughest receivers. Today, the...
Hinds County DA Jody Owens pleads guilty in Jackson bribery case, resigns from office
By Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, who previously pled not guilty in the sprawling Jackson bribery case that implicated city and county...
New Stage Theatre Presents High School Musical, JR July 9 – 12, 2026!
New Stage Theatre will present the musical High School Musical, JR. July 9 - 12, 2026 as a part of the Broadway Junior Summer Camp Intensive for rising 6th – 12th grades. Performances...
Longwood’s historic quarters to tell story of enslaved families
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez The Pilgrimage Garden Club is transforming a first-floor room in the historic quarters at Longwood, where enslaved people once lived, into an...
“Rebirth of an Icon” Brings Willie Banks, Sr. Back to the Stage Through Groundbreaking Hologram Performance
Gospel music fans across Mississippi and beyond are preparing for an extraordinary night as “Rebirth of an Icon” — Live in Jackson, MS brings the legacy of the late Willie Banks, Sr....
Five Natchez leaders honored with Keys to the City
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson recently honored five community leaders on behalf of the City of Natchez in recognition of their exceptional leadership and service...
United in Song Unites Mississippi in Milestone America250 Celebration
Mississippians from across the state gathered at the Mississippi Coliseum on Saturday, June 20, for United in Song, a landmark event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States....
H.C. Porter Gallery Loft in Vicksburg: The stories waiting inside
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some of my favorite Mississippi moments have been the ones I never planned. That was certainly the case on a cold January afternoon in downtown...
UMMC looks to save Greenwood Leflore Hospital from closure by assuming ownership of facility
By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune The University of Mississippi Medical Center could soon assume ownership of the Greenwood Leflore Hospital, a deal that is expected to maintain...
Rosedale Distilling Company Grand Opening Celebration June 25 – June 28 in Rosedale, Mississippi
On Saturday, June 27, at 1:00, community leaders and state officials will join Rosedale Distilling Company founders, Elizabeth and Jack Coleman, to officially open Rosedale Distilling's...