Capital & River News
Mississippi State Hospital names employees of the month
Cintarrio Green Palmer of Pearl, MS has been named Mississippi State Hospital's September Employee of the Month for Clinical Service. Palmer serves as a Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor Team Lead...
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hosts Annual Pumpkin Adventure
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum invites the public to attend the annual Pumpkin Adventure on October 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on...
Empowering entrepreneurs: Ray Harrigill By: Lynne Jeter – September 29, 2024
By: Lynne Jeter, Magnolia Tribune Around Christmas-time 1993, Ray Harrigill’s father-in-law-to-be, “Doc” Sethi, recruited him to run 26 Pizza Inns in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama...
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman died on September 25
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman died on September 25 at his home in Ridgeland. He was 89. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. In his 40 years of...
MDAC’s Freshly Picked Podcast Releases Farm-to-Table Themed Episode Featuring Longtime, Local Farmer and Award-Winning Chef of Hinds County
The latest episode of the popular new podcast series, Freshly Picked, delves into the farm-to-table process with special guests Hunter Evans, award-winning chef and owner of Elvie's in...
MSFA hosts dual graduation
The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) will be graduating two (2) classes. Firefighter Class 211 and the MS Executive Fire Officer (MEFO) Program. Graduation will be held on campus in the...
40th WellsFest Sat., Sept. 28: Free Music Festival, Big Fun
The 40th WellsFest will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park east of Smith-Wills Stadium on Lakeland Drive. A family friendly event with free admission and parking, WellsFest...
Chemical Dependency Unit Opens at Merit Health Central
In a significant development for local healthcare, Merit Health Central proudly announces the grand opening of its new Chemical Dependency Unit. This unit provides comprehensive treatment and...
Hinds CC to honor Landon Corkren as Young Alumnus of the Year
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Raymond native Landon Corkren, now of Jonesboro, Ark., will be recognized as Hinds Community College Young Alumnus of the Year at annual Homecoming...
Hinds CC to honor Dr. Jay Allen as Alumnus of the Year
By: Cathy Hayden, HCC Director of Publications Itawamba Community College President Dr. Jay Allen of Fulton will be recognized as Hinds Community College Alumnus of the Year at annual Homecoming...