Capital & River News
Mississippi Boychoir Celebrates 30 Years of Music and Mentorship with Spring Concert
The Mississippi Boychoir is proud to announce its 30th Anniversary Spring Concert, celebrating three decades of musical excellence, youth mentorship, and community impact. The commemorative concert...
Cypress knees exhibit highlights little-known piece of Natchez history
Members of the Woven Wind project used clay sculptures of cypress knees Friday, April 25, to highlight the history of the Toles family and their enslaved ancestors at Monmouth. An exhibit of...
Plans to construct new Entergy power plant in Ridgeland moving forward
By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A Madison County city is one step closer to having a natural gas power plant built in its community, but the proposed facility is not without its...
Thompson among Congressional Democrats to meet with ICE detainees in Louisiana
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi’s 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson was part of a group of Democratic lawmakers who traveled to Louisiana last week to meet with...
UMMC INVITES ASPIRING PHYSICIANS TO PRE-MED DAY
By: Gary Pettus, UMMC Communications The University of Mississippi Medical Center is inviting college students who are considering a career in medicine to participate in the UMMC School of Medicine...
Zandra McDonald delivers message of hope at 85th commemoration of the Rhythm Night Club fire
Zandra McDonald delivered a message of hope and inspiration at the 85th commemoration of the 1940 Rhythm Night Club fire held Saturday, April 26, at the Rhythm Night Club (on site) Memorial...
ILLEGAL ALIEN SENTENCED FOR RAPING WOMAN AT LOCAL RESTAURANT
The Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Office announced today that Jose “Rigo” Rigoberto Mejia-Cubias pled guilty to one count of sexual battery in Madison County Circuit Court....
UMMC CEREMONY CELEBRATES ANATOMICAL DONORS
By: Gary Pettus, UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/UMMC Communications Willie Frances Greer, who believed in the fortifying power of apple cider vinegar, downed a tablespoon...
Local Veteran Nonprofit 5th Squad Announces Tickets Available for upcoming Veteran’s Night Screening – Brothers After War
5th Squad is proud to announce a special screening of Brothers After War, a powerful documentary produced by Gary Sinise and captured by Merritt Productions. The exclusive screening event...
Freedom celebration for Prince Ibrahima and Isabella set for May 10 at Historic Jefferson College
A special event celebrating the 197th Freedom Anniversary of Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima and his wife, Isabella, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m....