Capital & River News
Southern Pine’s Cooperative Youth Leaders Complete Leadership Workshop
Southern Pine's Cooperative Youth Leaders recently spent three days in Jackson for Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi's Cooperative Youth Leadership Workshop. High school juniors Michael Matte,...
A leap of faith: Mississippi Miracles Radiothon starts Feb. 29
By Annie Oeth The 2024 Mississippi Miracles Radiothon starts on leap year day, a fitting date because the annual fundraiser is all about leaping. During Mississippi Miracles Radiothon, set for Feb....
Gerald Glass to be featured speaker at annual Howell and Gillom Trophies Presentation honoring outstanding college basketball players
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum will award the annual Howell and Gillom Trophies presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort on Monday, March 11, 2024...
Free family law clinic offered March 1 in Jackson
A free family law clinic is scheduled for March 1, 9 a.m. to noon on the Third Floor of the Hinds County Chancery Court, 316 South President Street in Jackson. Low-income residents of Hinds County...
Jackson gas explosions lead to federal probe, Rep. Thompson looking for answers
by Alex Rozier The National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation last week into two natural gas-fueled explosions in Jackson that happened last month, one of which killed an older...
Eudora Welty Library Move Out
After 38 years of service to the Jackson and Hinds County Community, the Eudora Welty Library located at 300 N. State Street is packing up and moving out. The Administrative Board of Trustees...
Natural Science Museum Announces Spring Break Events
MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) is gearing up for an unforgettable Spring Break filled with scientific wonders, outdoor adventures, and artistic flair! Families, art and nature...
The Mississippi Children’s Museum to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Make plans to visit the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) on Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for Dr. Seuss' Silly...
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Hosts Annual Spring Farm Days
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is hosting the annual Spring Farm Days event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, through Saturday, March 9, 2024. Admission is $8 for...
Miss-Lou Black History Parade is Back Bigger and Better Than Ever
Black History Month is here and BlackNatchez.org is ready to help the Miss- Lou region celebrate in grand style as the host of the 2024 Miss-Lou Black History Parade & Community Block Party....