Capital & River News
Vicksburg hospital, evicted by Merit Health, is now closed
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today July 12, 2023 KPC Promise Hospital in Vicksburg is now closed, and the former medical director said community members are already feeling the effects. The 35-bed,...
Female inmates make Hinds CC history by earning high school credentials
Eight women from the Mississippi Department of Correction’s Flowood Restitution Center were recognized with a special graduation ceremony for receiving their high school credential through Hinds...
Harry Potter’s Birthday at the Mississippi Children’s Museum Promises to be Magical!
Join the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) as we celebrate Harry Potter Day on Saturday, July 29th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This year for Harry Potter's birthday, we are preparing you to go...
Jackson hospitals’ psychiatric beds are full weeks after St. Dominic closed behavioral health
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today July 10, 2023 Weeks after a Jackson-based hospital announced the closure of its behavioral services unit, two metro-area hospitals are too full to accept psychiatric...
New law strengthens access to court language interpreters; Interpreter training scheduled for Aug. 3-4 in Jackson
The 2023 Mississippi Legislature revised laws requiring language interpreters for people of limited English proficiency in court proceedings to provide broader access to assistance for people who...
Major International Professional Rodeo Association Rodeo to Be Held in Conjunction with Upcoming Mississippi Ag & Outdoor Expo
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson invites the media to attend a press conference announcing details of the first major IPRA Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo this Wednesday, July 12,...
Congressman Thompson Announces Open House and Welcomes New Staff Member
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson will host open house for his Natchez District Office on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The office is located at 208 Lynda Lee Drive, Natchez, MS. The open...
The Mississippi Children’s Museum Hosts 9th Annual Neon Night Fundraiser
MCM Partners invite you to dress in your neon best and make plans to attend Neon Night on Saturday, July 155h from 8:00 p.m. – midnight! Guests will enjoy an evening with glowing neon lights,...
Riverwalk Casino Hotel Recognized as Industry Leader in Diversity
Riverwalk Casino Hotel (“Riverwalk”) was proudly recognized as an industry leader in diversity by Mississippi Gaming News. The article, published in the summer 2023 issue, highlighted the diversity...
Wills for Magnolia State First Responders
Wills for Magnolia State First Responders is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings together volunteer Attorneys and Paralegals to prepare Wills and Advanced Healthcare Directives for...
