Capital & River News
Congressman Thompson Announced $ 2,250,000 Awarded to Hinds Community College-Utica
United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $2,250,000 to Hinds Community College-Utica. This project, entitled "Implementation...
Mississippi Fairgrounds Announces Entertainment for the 164th Mississippi State Fair
Today, the Mississippi State Fairgrounds announced the musical and entertainment lineup, as well as new attractions slated for the 164th Mississippi State Fair. Several nationally recognized artists...
OB-GYN leaves Merit Health Central, cites ‘risky’ conditions
by Kate Royals, Mississippi Today July 14, 2023 Dr. Samuel Brown left Merit Health Central in May after nearly two decades delivering babies there, and he said one of the reasons was he no longer...
Congressman Thompson Announced $ 300,000 Awarded to Jackson State University
United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $300,000 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "Research Initiation Award:...
Federal judge hears residents’ input on JXN Water’s work thus far
by Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today July 14, 2023 The U.S. District Court audience saw the gamut of Judge Henry Wingate's moods over a two-day status conference updating him on the latest with...
Justice Department seeks to join challenge of separate court system in Jackson
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today July 13, 2023 The U.S. Department of Justice has asked to join a lawsuit challenging House Bill 1020, arguing the appointment of judges to the Hinds County Circuit...
Ag Commissioner Gipson Announces Details for Major IPRA Rodeo and Mississippi Ag & Outdoor Expo to Be Held at the Mississippi Fairgrounds
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson held a press conference announcing details for the Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo, the largest International Professional Rodeo Association...
Mendenhall: A Small Town with a Unique Name and More
By: Laura Lee Leathers Have you traveled Highway 49 south of Jackson lately? Did you notice a sign that says, “Welcome to Edna?” That was a test. There is no such sign, but there is one that says,...
DOJ files motion to intervene in litigation over controversial HB 1020
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) against House Bill 1020....
UMMC didn’t fully meet criteria for burn center, March report shows
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today July 13, 2023 The March inspection of the University of Mississippi Medical Center for its burn center designation showed the health system failed to fully meet...