Capital & River News
Children’s of Mississippi epilepsy center receives highest level of accreditation
By: Annie Oeth Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications The National Association of Epilepsy Centers accredited Children’s of Mississippi’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as a Level 4 epilepsy...
MISSISSIPPI FUTURE CAUCUS HOSTS LUNCH AND LEARN TO UNDERSTAND HEALTH IMPACTS OF BIOMASS
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the Mississippi Future Caucus – a bipartisan caucus of Gen Z and millennial legislators – will host a lunch and learn session in partnership with several environmental...
Officials cut ribbon on new Mill Street bridge in Jackson
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of a new bridge on Mill...
Mississippi Egg Marketing Board Presents Mustard Seed Easter Eggs to First Lady Reeves
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board presented 12 eggs created by The Mustard Seed ‘Seedsters’ to First Lady Elee Reeves. The Board worked with The Mustard Seed, a Christian community for adults with...
LEFLEUR’S BLUFF STATE PARK TO HOST 44 PAINTERS FOR 2ND ANNUAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION
Celebrate the Natural Beauty of Mississippi by joining us at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park on April 13, 2024, for the En Plein Air Painting Competition! This event, brought to you by the Mississippi...
Belhaven University Launches New Master’s Degree in Counseling
Belhaven University is proud to announce the launch of its newest graduate program, the Master of Arts in Counseling. This comprehensive degree is designed to equip students with the knowledge and...
Dr. Tracy Cook named as President of Alcorn State University
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning today named Dr. Tracy M. Cook as 21st president of Alcorn State University. Cook has served as interim president of the university...
The Mississippi Children’s Museum Celebrates Spring with Bunnies & Butterflies
Join the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) as we welcome spring with Bunnies & Butterflies on Saturday, March 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our beautiful garden spaces will spring to life for...
Laser therapy restores hope to patients with persistent brain tumors
By: Rachel Vanderford Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Photography A decade ago, Georgia Pritchard of Sturgis was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. But by the time she found out, the cancer...
MISSISSIPPI BOOK FESTIVAL KICKS OFF 10TH YEAR CELEBRATION
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Mississippi Book Festival. The festival has spent a decade contributing to Mississippi's literary legacy, transforming the capitol into a literary hub...
