Capital & River News
Mississippi ex-deputy seeks shorter sentence in racist torture of 2 Black men
By: Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy is seeking a shorter federal prison sentence for his part in the torture of two Black men, a case that drew...
OPERA MISSISSIPPI OPENS 79TH SEASON WITH OPERA SACRÉ
Opera Mississippi opens its 79th season on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the St. Dominic Chapel on Lakeland Drive with Opera Sacré, its first "Opera in the Chapel Benefit Recital",...
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders renovations add comfort to world-class care
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Photography Renovations have transformed the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Mississippi, providing patients and their families...
UMMC launches free tele-mental health clinic for public university students
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Office of Communications and Marketing The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in collaboration with the...
TWO ARRESTED FOR SELLING FAULTY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS TO DAYCARES AND OTHER BUSINESSES
Daniel Finnegan and his wife, Sherri Finnegan, were arrested on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at their home in Smith County and booked into the county jail. They face charges of False Pretense and...
Hosemann appoints Turner to Mississippi Industries for the Blind
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) announced the appointment of Sabrina Turner to serve on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB). In a statement, Hosemann...
End of an era: Mississippi Braves prepare to leave the state
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune It is the end of an era as the Mississippi Braves prepare to wrap up their final season at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Fans and families can enjoy many events...
Mississippi State Fire Academy Planning Major Upgrades
Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) is set to undergo substantial improvements, supported by approximately $2.2 million in legislative funding. These upgrades will greatly enhance our facilities...
MS National Guard Hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Maintenance Shop in Brandon
The Mississippi National Guard hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today, August 21, 2024, to unveil the new Field Maintenance Shop (FMS #9) in Brandon. Maj. Gen. Bobby M. Ginn, the adjutant...
Bobby Rush still ‘Ain’t Studdin’ Ya’
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune Blues entertainer Bobby Rush has shared the marquee with a lot of legendary names during his nearly 75-year career as an artist, songwriter and performer. On at...