Capital & River News
BetterMan, the largest men’s conference in Mississippi is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at Jackson Convention Center
On Saturday, March 1, the BetterMan Mississippi conference, a first of its kind hosted by local Christian leaders, will be held at the Jackson Convention Center. BetterMan is a national movement...
Hundreds benefit from free services during Dental Mission Week
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications Lorenzo Boyland of Pearl has been struggling with dental pain ever since the metal filling in...
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS® OF MISSISSIPPI PRESENTS “Magnolia State of Mind”
Do you watch home remodeling shows and wonder where they find the unique pieces they put in the homes they remodel, or do you have a Pinterest board filled with ideas for your home? Vintage Market...
The MIND Center’s new centralized facility moves forward with $1 million donation
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/ UMMC Communications The Memory Impairment and Neurodegenerative Dementia Center, commonly known as The MIND Center,...
Hinds CC recognizes Fall 2024 IDEAList employee awards
The Fall 2024 honorees in Hinds Community College’s IDEAList employee recognition program were recognized at the Feb. 5 Board of Trustees meeting. IDEALists are nominated by anyone at Hinds....
Rhythm Night Club Museum opens ‘theater room’ to share stories of survivors
The Rhythm Night Club (On Site) Memorial Museum has opened a theater room where visitors can watch recordings of the people who survived the fatal fire of April 23, 1940 – the deadliest club...
The ‘Wonder of John Williams’ at MSO’s Pops concert
Film score composer John Williams has practically created the soundtrack of Americans' movie-going lives, and Mississippi Symphony Orchestra's February 22 Pops concert offers an evening's indulgence...
Angie Thomas Surprises Aspiring Writer with a Full Ride Scholarship in a Heartfelt Moment
By: David Sprayberry, Belhaven University, Director of Public Relations Renowned author Angie Thomas surprised high school senior and aspiring writer Owen Jarvis with a full-ride...
Mississippi Celebrates Arts Week
Governor Reeves proclaimed February 3-7, 2025, to be Arts Week in Mississippi. On Tuesday, February 4, the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC)...
Jackson Free Clinic chosen beneficiary of WellsFest
The student-run Jackson Free Clinic, which provides free, non-emergency health care to a vulnerable population, has been named the next beneficiary of WellsFest, an annual fund-raising event in...