Capital & River News
BUTLER NAMED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AT MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
Ashely Butler of Jackson, MS has been named Mississippi State Hospital's April Employee of the Month for Clinical Service. Butler serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse in IPS and has been employed at...
Jackson selected as 2025-2027 National Folk Festival Host City
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba announced on Tuesday that Mississippi’s capital city has been named the official 2025-2027 National Folk Festival Host City. Jackson was among 42 cities nationwide that...
Discover Mississippi: Vicksburg National Military Park connects families with history
By: Courtney Ingle, Magnolia Tribune Living along the bluffs overlooking the mighty Mississippi River, Vicksburg National Military Park stands as a testament to one of the pivotal moments in...
UMMC TO CONFER HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREES MAY 24
WHAT: University of Mississippi Medical Center students will receive diplomas during UMMC’s 68th Commencement. University of Mississippi Chancellor Dr. Glenn Boyce is scheduled to join Dr. LouAnn...
UMMC first in state to offer CAR T therapy for persistent cancer
By: Rachel Vanderford Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications When Patricia Hurrod's aggressive cancer continued to defy chemotherapy and radiation, she found hope in a groundbreaking,...
MSDH Hosts Inaugural State Employee Wellness Expo on Thursday
The Mississippi State Department of Health invites all state employees to participate in the inaugural State Employee Wellness Expo on Thursday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Two Mississippi...
Amazon Web Services holds ceremonial groundbreaking in Madison County
By: Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Monday morning at the site of the Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) planned $10 billion investment in Madison County. It is the...
Kraus-Anderson Construction completes packaging facility expansion for Menasha Corporation in Pelahatchie, Miss.
Kraus-Anderson Construction has completed an expansion of a packaging manufacturing facility for Menasha Corporation located in the Pelahatchie Industrial Park at 108 Industrial Drive just east of...
ASYLUM HILL DISCOVERIES: THEY’RE SOMETHING PERSONAL
By: Gary Pettus Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications It was Dustin Clarke who found the wedding band with the inscription, “Ever true to thee,” in an unmarked grave. Clarke, who died last...
Canton, MS 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
The Pine Grove Association will host its Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Canton, MS, Friday - Saturday, June 14 - 15, 2024 to honor 159 years of freedom. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally...
