Capital & River News
A hidden treasure: Merri Pennie’s Mercantile & Tearoom
By: Laura Lee Leathers, Magnolia Tribune If teacups could talk, they would tell you about the people who have visited Merri Pennie’s Mercantile & Tearoom over the past five years....
Preeclampsia’s cause, treatments fuel UMMC research
By: Danny Barrett, Jr., UMMC Communications In the winter and spring of 2021, researchers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center sought to find out if an ounce of diligence and...
UMMC BATTLES BARRIERS TO TRAINING MORE OB-GYNS
By: Gary Pettus, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications If Dr. Adrian Oudomrath Speyrer ever had doubts she was destined to become an obstetrician, they...
Mississippi Farmers Market to Host Summer Kick-Off Event
The Mississippi Farmers Market will host its annual Summer Kick-Off event on Saturday, June 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This family-friendly celebration will feature live demonstrations,...
ICE arrests Iranian national illegally in U.S. in Gluckstadt, Mississippi
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and agents arrested Yousef...
UMMC’s STORK Program delivers lifesaving emergency obstetrics training
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications Recognizing the signs of an emergency and taking immediate action can mean the difference...
Mississippi Farmers Market Announces 2025 Thursday Summer Markets
The Mississippi Farmers Market has announced the return of its Thursday Summer Markets, offering shoppers even more opportunities to buy fresh, local products directly from Mississippi...
Construction of new Mississippi alcohol warehouse on schedule
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Construction began in February on a new Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse utilizing $95 million in state bond funds. Glenn Kornbrek, the...
Pacesetter Gallery Hosts ‘Art Of Soul’ Live art event featuring artist Tony Davenport and musician Eddie Williams
Pacesetter Gallery is bringing an exciting new element to live painting at the gallery in Flowood, MS. Renowned artist, Tony Davenport will create new paintings live with his work inspired by live...
Natchez NAACP announces plans for Medgar Evers’ 100th birthday celebration
A special two-day event celebrating the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers will be held in early July in recognition of his 100th birthday, according to Natchez NAACP...