Capital & River News
Ser Boxley donates ‘Forks of the Road’ exhibition to Alcorn State University
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-C. M. Boxley has donated his Forks of the Road exhibition to the Southwest Mississippi Center for Culture & Learning...
The Mississippi farmhouse that arrived in 30,000 pieces
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There’s an old farmhouse near Brandon that locals can’t seem to forget. If you drive that stretch of road long enough, someone will eventually...
Cherokee Nation flutist Tommy Wildcat to perform at Natchez Powwow March 28-29
By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Tommy Wildcat, a Cherokee Nation flute player, will perform at the Natchez Powwow on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, 2026, on the...
DiBiase found not guilty on all 13 counts for his alleged role in Mississippi’s largest-ever public welfare scandal
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune Former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. has been found not guilty on all 13 counts for his alleged role in the state’s largest-ever public welfare...
MDAC to Commemorate National Ag Day with Agricultural Competitions
In recognition of National Agriculture Day, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a press conference and cow milking contests at Galloway Memorial Methodist...
MDAH’s Shelia Byrd to speak at Prince Ibrahima marker ceremony April 8 Event set for Silver Street near Mississippi River landing dock
By: Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez Shelia Byrd, the deputy director of the Programs and Communication Division of Mississippi Department of Archives and History, will serve as...
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra hosts Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune For the first time in his home state, Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience will be presented on Friday, March 27. The show is scheduled for...
MALTB Recovers Stolen Cattle and Agricultural Equipment
This week, the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) successfully recovered beef cattle and a trailer stolen from a...
Ag Commissioner Gipson Participates in Ribbon Cutting for Salad Days Expansion in Flora
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson assisted in cutting the ribbon at the new Salad Days Hydroponic Farm facility in Flora. Salad Days recently completed a new...
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune The 2026 JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW) is returning to downtown Jackson March 20 through 22 with its largest lineup to date. Now expanded to...