Capital & River News
Compretta earns 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award
By: L.A. Warren, lwarren1@umc.edu Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/UMMC Communications A career defined by service, visionary leadership and measurable impact has placed Dr. Caroline Compretta,...
Magnolia State culture bearer: Kelle Barfield
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Kelle Barfield is a Vicksburg resident who is passionate about her city, especially the river city’s culture. “Culture is like beauty. Marvelous to...
Madison County Youth Recognized at 2026 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, exhibiting 1,759 head of livestock. These students competed...
Women’s Foundation of Mississippi to Host Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi
The Women's Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) will host Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi on Friday, March 27, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The annual...
Bower Foundation makes $10M gift to campaign for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications The Bower Foundation has made the largest single gift in its history, a transformative $10 million investment in...
The Salvation Army and Atmos Energy Partner to Host Atmos Blitz Assistance Event
The Salvation Army in Jackson, Mississippi, is partnering with Atmos Energy to host an Atmos Blitz event on Tuesday, March 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 570 E....
Pearl River flood control project could be a boon for the Jackson metro area
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Pearl River Flood Control Project in the Jackson region could be a boon for economic development for the capital city, leaders said Thursday...
MONROE NATIVE EARNS MASTER PILOT AWARD
Hinds Community College hosted the presentation on Thursday, February 26 of a Master Pilot award to Ron Davis, Vicksburg’s Municipal Airport Director. The presentation took place at a one-day...
‘This has pulled us together’: UMMC prioritizes care, learning during cyberattack
Contributors: Annie Oeth, Danny Barrett Jr., Gary Pettus, Tally Connelly, Rachel Vanderford, and L.A. Warren The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s clinics resumed normal operations today...
The Salvation Army of Jackson Hosts 29th Annual Bowls of Blessings Fundraiser
The Salvation Army of Jackson invites the community to attend the 29th Annual Bowls of Blessings, formerly known as the Souper Bowl, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at...
