Capital & River News
Mississippi’s Capital City Gears Up for the 2026 Dixie National Parade
The annual Dixie National Parade will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Jackson. This beloved event that traditionally kicks-off rodeo...
See, Test and Treat offers free cancer screenings for uninsured, underinsured
By Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications As operations director of Crossroads Ministries in Canton, Rena Pafford encourages women participating in the...
Millsaps Announces Promotion of Chandler Parker MacDonald
At Millsaps, building meaningful relationships with alumni and supporters is a constant priority. As part of that commitment, Chandler Parker MacDonald has been promoted to Major Gifts...
TEC Announces 2nd Place Recipient of the 2026 D.L. Fail Memorial Scholarship
TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce Isaac Goss as the second-place recipient of the prestigious D.L. Fail Memorial Scholarship. This annual scholarship is awarded to two...
PRIORITYONE BANK WELCOMES JENNIFER RODGERS AS VP, DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Robert J. Barnes, President and CEO of PriorityOne Bank, recently announced the hire of Jennifer Rodgers as Vice President and Director of Internal Audit. Barnes stated, “Jennifer brings a...
Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Torchbearers Celebration
On February 6, 2026, the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities will honor its 2025 slate of individuals and organizations who have carried the torch to improve the lives of...
Parkers’ $250,000 gift advancing cancer care at UMMC
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications Dr. Paul Parker spent his career caring for young gastroenterology patients at the...
Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that Siemens Energy is investing up to $300 million and creating up to 300 new advanced...
The Shop Around the Corner, Vicksburg Style: A love letter to Lorelei Books
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune Some places don’t just sell things. They hold things — stories, conversations, quiet moments, and a sense of belonging that lingers long after...
101-year-old Mary Alice Hydrick keeps a busy schedule in Rankin County
By Susie A. Wolfe Mary Alice Hydrick’s 101st birthday celebration was held on December 9, 2025, at the Richland Senior Center with her family there supporting her. At 101-years-old,...
