Capital & River News
Hosemann appoints Turner to Mississippi Industries for the Blind
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) announced the appointment of Sabrina Turner to serve on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB). In a statement, Hosemann...
End of an era: Mississippi Braves prepare to leave the state
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune It is the end of an era as the Mississippi Braves prepare to wrap up their final season at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Fans and families can enjoy many events...
Mississippi State Fire Academy Planning Major Upgrades
Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) is set to undergo substantial improvements, supported by approximately $2.2 million in legislative funding. These upgrades will greatly enhance our facilities...
MS National Guard Hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Maintenance Shop in Brandon
The Mississippi National Guard hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today, August 21, 2024, to unveil the new Field Maintenance Shop (FMS #9) in Brandon. Maj. Gen. Bobby M. Ginn, the adjutant...
Bobby Rush still ‘Ain’t Studdin’ Ya’
By: Jim Beaugez, Magnolia Tribune Blues entertainer Bobby Rush has shared the marquee with a lot of legendary names during his nearly 75-year career as an artist, songwriter and performer. On at...
Flood Control District pushes back on misleading report
By: MS Mornings, Magnolia Tribune The Rankin Hinds Pearl River Flood and Drainage Control District is pushing back against claims that the proposed Pearl River flood control project will cause...
FORTY YEARS FOR MAN WHO SHOT AT RIDGELAND OFFICERS
Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr. announced that Keithannin Cortez Starks pled guilty in Madison County Circuit Court to two counts of aggravated assault on law...
Dr. Reed of Southern Eye Care installed as national president of AOA
Dr. Steven Reed of Southern Eye Care of Clinton recently became the first Mississippian to be installed as President of the American Optometric Association (AOA). Reed has served on the AOA Board of...
Discover Mississippi: Lynyrd Skynyrd – the plane crash, the monument, and the heroes
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune You won’t find much about eight miles back from Interstate 55 in Magnolia, Mississippi. Thin two-lane roads (and some unpaved roads) wind through the trees,...
Jackson VA Regional Office reopens TODAY after extensive building renovations
After extensive building renovations, the Jackson VA Regional Office, located at 1600 Woodrow Wilson Avenue, will reopen to the public next Monday, August 19. "During the last several months,...