Capital & River News
Feds propose putting broken Jackson sewer system under Henifin
by Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today July 26, 2023 A federal court Wednesday morning released a proposed agreement that would shift control of Jackson's deteriorating sewer system under the control of...
Discovering Mississippi’s Hidden Treasure In Lincoln County’s Historical And Genealogical Society Museum
Unearthing the past is an adventure at Lincoln County’s Historical and Genealogical Society Museum, a gem among the historical museums in Mississippi. It’s not just a museum but a time capsule,...
Congressman Thompson Announced $ 50,000 Awarded to Jackson State University
United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "Conference Proposal: 2023...
Health Department Hosts One-Stop Shop Event for Back-to-School Forms
In order to accommodate busy parents gearing up for the new school year, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will host a one-stop shop for required school entry/registration forms. ...
Mississippi Farmers Market Hosts Sliced into Summer Event
The Mississippi Farmers Market will host Sliced into Summer 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Alongside usual vendors who carry produce, eggs, meat, dairy products, honey, flowers, artwork...
MALTB Investigators Recover Tractor in Hinds County
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB), the law enforcement division of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, recently recovered a stolen farm tractor in...
MALTB Investigation Leads to Recovery of Stolen Property in Hinds County
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB), the law enforcement division of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, assisted in a recent investigation that led to...
Temporary Closure of Percy Quin State Park Campsites
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is excited to announce another major renovation project for Mississippi State Parks. Starting Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Percy Quin...
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum Celebrates 40 Years in Jackson
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will celebrate its 40th birthday with an event on Saturday, September 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for all ages. “In September of...
Experience “Voices of Mississippi” Acclaimed Concert Event Coming to Ridgeland September 13
The Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) will host “Voices of Mississippi,” an immersive multimedia experience and concert event, on September 13th at the St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Performing...