Capital & River News
Jackson Hinds Library System Welcomes Jeanne Williams as New Executive Director
The Jackson Hinds Library System (JHLS) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce Jeanne Williams as its new Executive Director, effective June 16, 2025. A native Mississippian, Williams grew up in...
Jackson Coca-Cola Plant Demolition Begins, With City Leaders Hoping to Pave the Way for Future Development
By: Shaunicy Muhammad, Mississippi Free Press As the sounds of heavy machinery crashing into the building behind him vibrated across the air, City of Jackson Planning and Development...
Fireflies to light up the night at Waller Craft Center in Ridgeland
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Witnessing a sparkling carpet of fireflies in your backyard can be a magical experience. But imagine seeing them all flashing at once—in a symphony...
Jackson State University President submits resignation to IHL Board
By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune During a special called meeting held Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning accepted the...
Natchez College to house Anne Moody Interpretive Center
A building on the campus of Natchez College will soon house historic documents, artifacts, and memorabilia of one of its famous students and authors who played a significant role in the Civil...
Zacchaeus’ Tree Adoption Ministry Adoption and Foster Care Class
The next adoption and foster care class hosted by Zacchaeus' Tree Adoption Ministry will be on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at Crossgates Church from 6:05-7:00p in room 207. The keynote speaker...
“Tracking the Tracks: The Natchez & Hamburg Railroad and the Locomotive Mississippi”
Retired Archeologist and Local Historian, Mr. Smokye Joe Frank to discuss the history of the locomotive, "The Mississippi," built in England in 1834 at the May 27, 2025 meeting of the Natchez...
Co-Lin to launch new Cybersecurity Program at Simpson County Center
Copiah-Lincoln Community College is proud to announce the launch of a new Cybersecurity program at its Simpson County Center beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. This addition marks a significant...
UMMC opens dedicated burn unit to expand statewide car
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center has officially opened a dedicated burn unit inside...
Karla Brown seeks volunteers for Memorial Day event
When Karla Brown goes out this year to honor the deceased U.S. service members on Memorial Day, she will keep a promise she made years ago to G. Mark LaFrancis, who was president of the Home...