Capital & River News

TEEN PLEADS TO MADISON COUNTY MURDER

TEEN PLEADS TO MADISON COUNTY MURDER

Madison and Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, Jr. announced that on June 24, 2024, Dawton Gage Whatley, 19 of Walls, Mississippi, pled guilty to second degree murder in the death of...

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Martin’s at Livingston

Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Martin’s at Livingston

By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune There are few restaurants in Jackson with the longevity of Martin’s Downtown. Previously known as Martin’s Restaurant & Bar, Martin’s was founded in 1953 by...

Mississippi Legends: Faith Hill

Mississippi Legends: Faith Hill

By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune It’s just a blip on Highway 49. The little green sign in Rankin County that tells motorists they are passing Star, Mississippi is mostly missed by those driving...

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Madison County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Madison County

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Madison County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes and...