Capital & River News
Lawmakers to return to the Capitol
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Mississippi lawmakers are scheduled to the return the Capitol on Wednesday, with both the House of Representatives and Senate said to be gaveling in...
Natchez unveils second Prince Ibrahima marker on Silver Street
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez The City of Natchez unveiled a historical marker honoring Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762–1829) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, on Silver...
Amazon continues Mississippi expansion, announcing plans to invest a total of $25 billion across the Magnolia State
Amazon today announced plans to invest an additional $12 billion in central Mississippi, continuing its expansion in the state. The latest announcement includes a planned $11 billion expansion of...
PhD in nursing program marks 25 years of skill building, research activity
By: Danny Barrett Jr., UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis and Jay Ferchaud / UMMC Communications Alumni of the PhD in Nursing program consider themselves lifetime learners – and...
From diagnosis to TikTok: Children’s of Mississippi toddler shares Type 1 diabetes journey
By: Tally Connelly, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis, UMMC Communications What began as subtle changes quickly became something much more serious for Bain Brandon. Now 2...
Natchez filmmakers donate ‘The Parchman Ordeal’ to JSU’s Margaret Walker Center
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez "The Parchman Ordeal: The Untold Story," a documentary highlighting a pivotal chapter in the Civil Rights Movement in Natchez, has found a...
BiTE immunotherapy offers new hope for patients with aggressive cancers
By Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud, UMMC Communications When Diann Jackson’s lymphoma returned after less than a year, she came to the Cancer Center and Research...
HUNDREDS OF EDUCATORS, WRITERS, & ACTIVISTS CONVENE IN JACKSON TO CELEBRATE SOUL FOOD, SOUL WORK, SOUL LEGACIES
The College Language Association (CLA) is thrilled to announce its 84th Annual Convention, hosted by Jackson State University, set to take place April 8–11, 2026. This year's Convention...
Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune A legislative measure to reform the state’s juvenile justice court system died Wednesday after the Senate voted to continue working on the bill,...
Mississippi culture bearer: Calvin Phelps, Pike School of Art
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Calvin Phelps is an arts leader and community advocate working to advance cultural development and creative placemaking in Southwest Mississippi. As...