Capital & River News
Discover Mississippi: Glamping at LongLeaf Piney Woods Resort
By: Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune **Glamping: noun: camping with some of the comforts and luxuries of home. LongLeaf Piney Resort is nestled among towering pine trees, scenic bike and hiking...
Mississippi Legends: Faith Hill
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s just a blip on Highway 49. The little green sign in Rankin County that tells motorists they are passing Star, Mississippi is mostly missed by those driving...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Madison County
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Madison County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes and...
Doubling down: Nissan U.S. named Great Place® to Work for second year running
A testament to the company’s work to foster a supportive and inspiring environment for all employees, Nissan has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for the second consecutive year....
First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2024
The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus this year in Rankin County. West Nile Virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected...
Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters honors artists, musicians, writers
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune Earlier this month, eleven individuals were recognized by the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters (MIAL) for their achievements as artists, musicians,...
Millsaps College Welcomes 12th President
On Monday, June 17, the Millsaps College Board of Trustees welcomed Frank Neville as its 12th president, culminating an exhaustive national search. Neville’s appointment marks a new era for...
Despite local opposition, Hinds County Supervisors approve solar farm project
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune What’s being touted as the largest solar farm in the state of Mississippi is coming to Hinds County after the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve the...
Self-care and time management for sandwiched Gen X parents
By: Danny Barrett Jr. Coming home from school to an empty house became a cultural identity badge for kids in the 1980s, as for the first time in post-World War II America, mom and dad had to work a...
Serendipity Sneak Peek at the Mississippi Museum of Art
Serendipity is an annual exhibit and auction featuring artwork created by participants in art classes at Mississippi State Hospital. It is an opportunity for patients and residents to see their art...