Capital & River News
Cancer Center and Research Institute secures $1.4 million grant for prostate cancer research
By: Jewell Davis, UMMC Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Center and Research Institute received a $1.4 million grant from...
The Mississippi Children’s Museum to Host Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
The Mississippi Children’s Museum’s (MCM) will host a special Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31rst from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Festivities will include countdowns at 10:30 a.m., 11:00...
That’s My Job: Child Life
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Photos By: Melanie Thortis and Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications When children need Children’s of Mississippi hospital care, they and their families may have...
Clear your head at Postcard Cabins Homochitto
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, a quiet retreat may be just the thing to clear your head and make plans for the new year. An ideal getaway is...
MDAC Release Latest Podcast Featuring Guests from Hinds and Oktibbeha Counties
Recently, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) releases the latest episode, “Fresh Starts and New Year’s Traditions with Mississippi’s Specialty Crops,” of its...
USDA Announces Newest Members of the American Egg Board
Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 11 new members to serve on the American Egg Board, including Jessica Hanslik of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., located in...
Belhaven’s First Triple-Degree Recipients Celebrate Historic Achievement
Two recent graduates made history as the first students to earn a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate from Belhaven University. Dr. Rachel Earnheart and Dr. Tomeka Cheatham received their doctoral...
AG Fitch Delivers Emergency Overdose Boxes Across Jackson Metro Area
Attorney General Lynn Fitch delivered Emergency Overdose Boxes to partners across the Jackson Metro area as part of her One Pill Can Kill campaign, a public awareness initiative to educate, support,...
Center for Maternal and Fetal Care hosts holiday reunion for former patients, children
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications Wishes whispered to Santa Claus, carols, cocoa and cookies made special holiday memories for...
2024 Sanderson Farms Championship results in Charitable Impact of $1,750,000 to Mississippi Charities
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications The $1 million gift, coupled with over $750,000 to other Mississippi charities, brings Century Club...
