Capital & River News
MALTB Recovers Stolen Cattle and Agricultural Equipment
This week, the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) successfully recovered beef cattle and a trailer stolen from a...
Ag Commissioner Gipson Participates in Ribbon Cutting for Salad Days Expansion in Flora
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson assisted in cutting the ribbon at the new Salad Days Hydroponic Farm facility in Flora. Salad Days recently completed a new...
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The 2026 JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW) is returning to downtown Jackson March 20 through 22 with its largest lineup to date. Now expanded to...
Lumumba, Owens seek dismissal of bribery charges while Banks seeks separate trial
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A former Jackson mayor is asking a federal judge to dismiss bribery charges against him. Attorneys for former capital city mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba...
Wills for First Responders Free Legal Clinic – April 18, 2026
Wills for Magnolia State First Responders is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which brings together volunteer Attorneys and Paralegals to prepare Wills and Advanced Healthcare Directives for...
House invites Senate to conference over proposed Metro Jackson Water Authority
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives on Tuesday morning declined to concur with a Senate version of a bill to create a Jackson Water Authority to...
Mary Ann Mobley: Forever Mississippi’s hometown girl
By Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Mary Ann Mobley was Mississippi’s first Miss America, and 67 years later, we still cherish her as we consider her “ours.” From the outside, her life...
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 Chris...
UMMC delivers life-saving transplant during system outage
By Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis, UMMC Communications Late one evening, Wade Watts received the call he had been waiting for: a donor liver was available....
Mississippi Artist Katelyn Harbaugh Featured in Rooftop Art Event at Sheraton Flowood
Mississippi artist Katelyn Harbaugh will be featured in Culinary & Canvas on April 4th from 6-8 PM, a special rooftop art event series hosted by Pacesetter Gallery at the Sheraton Flowood...
