Capital & River News
Care for spina bifida patients close to home at Children’s of Mississippi
William Harreld’s care began with intrauterine surgery in Texas to mend an open neural tube, but after birth, he receives treatment from doctors a short drive away at Children’s of Mississippi. The...
PARTNERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY FORUM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 @ 8:30AM
Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership invites you to join us on Wednesday, August 30, at 8:30 a.m. for a discussion on safety in the city of Jackson. GJCP is focused on promoting interests beneficial...
Only JSU alum on IHL board votes against allowing acting president to apply for permanent role
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today August 17, 2023 A slim majority of the governing board for Mississippi’s eight public universities voted to allow Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Jackson State University’s...
Judge declares mistrial in case against father and son accused of attempted murder of FedEx driver
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today August 17, 2023 A Lincoln County judge declared a mistrial in the case of a white Brookhaven father and son accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver...
Mississippi Book Festival Returns This Saturday
The Mississippi Book Festival is excited to welcome literature lovers of all ages to its 9th annual "literary lawn party" this Saturday, August 19th. A day filled with author panel discussions, live...
MSFA EMS Bureau: Six Firefighters Earn EMT Advanced Certifications
Six (6) Firefighters from the Brandon, Madison, & Richland Fire Departments completed the Mississippi State Fire Academy’s (MSFA) Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Course (EMT-A). The EMT-A...
Rankin ‘Goon Squad’ of law officers admit to hindering prosecution in torture case
by Nate Rosenfield, Jerry Mitchell and Brian Howey, Mississippi Today August 14, 2023 Six white former law enforcement officers pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in their torturing of two...
MSH’s 2023 Serendipity Art Show and Silent Auction
Mississippi State Hospital's 2023 Serendipity Art Show and Silent Auction is live and accepting bids. Patrons can visit the auction website at myminiauction.com/serendipity to see artwork and place...
She risked her job to care for an incarcerated woman’s newborn. Now she wants to start a center to help others in need.
by Adria R. Walker, Mississippi Today August 11, 2023 Roberta Bell, a 58-year-old grandmother who lives in Vicksburg, was fired from her job as a women's correctional officer at the Louisiana...
Mississippi now has two designated burn centers. What happens next?
by Devna Bose August 11, 2023 The state Health Department deemed Mississippi Baptist Medical Center qualified to host a burn center, health system officials announced at a press conference Thursday....