Capital & River News
‘Access For All’: Mississippi Museum Of Art Launches Free First Saturdays
By Aliyah Veal Mississippi Museum of Art Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Monique Davis says art fulfills people, presents them with issues and provides respite. People often have a desire...
2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion Ava Clarke Edney celebrating differences
By: Annie Oeth Ava Clarke Edney, as Mississippi’s 2024 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion, will encourage acceptance of the unique differences among us all. Ava Clarke, 15, a Northwest...
MALTB Investigators Recover Stolen Trailer in Louisiana
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered a stolen 32-foot trailer February 1 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during an ongoing investigation that began in December. The...
Mississippi’s Capital City Gears Up for the 2024 Dixie National Parade
The annual Dixie National Parade will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Jackson. This beloved event that traditionally kicks-off rodeo competitions will include an...
‘God’s country needs some updating:’ Alcorn State seeks a long-term leader and advocate, speakers tell IHL delegation
by Molly Minta Alcorn State University’s next president must advocate for economic development in rural southwest Mississippi, boost enrollment, raise funds, inspire students to achieve their hopes...
Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society 65th annual show is Feb. 24-25 in Jackson
The Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society's 65th Annual Show is scheduled for Feb. 24-25 at the Trade Mart on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb....
Tiny-Home Village Planned for Capital City’s Homeless, Possible Expansion into West Jackson
By Shaunicy Muhammad Putalamus White knew from a young age that her mission in life was to help people. “My mom tells this story: When I was a little girl, we were riding down (Highway) 80. She had...
Hinds CC’s Montage performing dance program
Hinds Community College's Montage Theatre of Dance will perform "The Dance of the Princess and the Frog" Feb. 3-6. The opening performance will be 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson. The...
RENOWNED TRUMPETER TO PERFORM FEBRUARY 17 IN CLINTON
On Saturday, February 17, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Clinton will host a special musical performance by Mississippi virtuoso trumpeter Kimble Funchess. Funchess, a gifted musician and music...
Campus Listening Sessions Scheduled for Alcorn State University
Members of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning will hear from the Alcorn State University (ASU) community in two campus listening sessions on Monday, February 5, on the...
