Capital & River News
DiBiase trial resumes in federal court
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The federal trial of former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. resumed on Monday after over a month delay which was caused by his defense attorney Scott...
Wingate allows JXN Water to raise rates by 12% “as a survival measure”
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A federal judge ruled Monday that JXN Water can raise its rates 12% after a year-long battle with the City of Jackson, saying the Court was at a...
Millsaps College Promotes David Yates to Full Professor of Classics
Students at Millsaps College know David Yates as the kind of professor whose passion for the ancient world is impossible to miss, whether he’s unpacking Greek historians in the classroom or...
New federal charges filed in Beth Israel arson case
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Stephen Spencer Pittman, the 19-year-old accused of setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, pleaded not guilty to two new...
UMMC closes clinics Wednesday, activates triage phone line
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack. The UMMC Triage...
Cyberattack on UMMC forces clinics to close
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) said Thursday morning that many of their IT systems are down due to a cybersecurity attack. Access...
Cathead Distillery brings Spring Crawfish Boil Series to Jackson
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune If there’s anything that can cure the winter blues, it’s the smell of crawfish boiling. That scent alone brings with it the promise of spring. It’s...
METRO MASTER GARDENERS’ ANNUAL PLANT SALE At Mynelle Gardens, Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Metro Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale at Mynelle Gardens (4736 Clinton Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39209) on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The plant sale begins at 8:00 a.m. and will...
MAIN STREET DESIGNATION FOR CITY OF MAGEE SET FOR FEB. 27
On Friday, Feb. 27 at 11:00 a.m., the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) will designate the city of Magee, Miss. as an official Mississippi Main Street Community. The ceremony will...
Millsaps Promotes Torrence and Dennis in Admissions Leadership
At Millsaps, creating a welcoming, supportive and personalized experience for prospective students and their families is at the heart of the admissions process. As part of strengthening that...
