Capital & River News
Marker honoring Prince Ibrahima to be dedicated Oct. 24
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762-1829), who was enslaved for 40 years on Thomas Foster’s plantation near Natchez, will be honored with a...
Celebrate Diwali with Light, Color, and Community at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Jackson MS
Diwali, often referred to as the "Festival of Lights", is a celebration of joy, hope, and togetherness observed by millions around the world. Diwali holds deep cultural and spiritual...
How much protein is enough? Chances are, you’re already getting it
Danny Barrett Jr./ UMMC Communications Powering up your protein intake with fancy snack bars and shakes works well if you’re on the rebound from illness or injury. For most of us,...
Construction projects updating Children’s of Mississippi care
By Annie Oeth/ UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis and Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications The Blair E. Batson Tower, a place of healing for nearly 30 years, has been undergoing a...
Photos: PGA golfers visit Children’s of Mississippi
Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications Pro golfers Aaron Wise, Vince Covello and Anders Albertson, visited patients at Children's of Mississippi ahead of the PGA Tour Sanderson Farms...
Averitt Express expanding operations in Rankin County
Averitt Express, a leader in freight distribution and supply chain management, has announced a major expansion of its operations in Richland, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate...
Mayflower Cafe named among Best 50 Restaurants on New York Times list
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s one thing to do something, but to do it exceptionally well is truly worthy of mention. Such is the case with the Mayflower Cafe in downtown...
Security Measures and Other Details Outlined Ahead of Thursday’s Grand Opening of the Mississippi State Fair
State Fair officials have announced security measures, preparations and new details ahead of the Great American Mississippi State Fair taking place October 2-13, 2025. Commissioner of...
Ritchie Montgomery: A man of many faces
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Ritchie Montgomery was born just 16 miles north of Natchez in Fayette, Mississippi, but he was destined to go to Hollywood. “I left this area as a...
Jackson Heart Study marks 25 years, looks to new tech for next phase
By: Danny Barrett Jr./ UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications Vicki Govan’s spent decades teaching school in Jackson, but the best health-related education she ever...