Capital & River News
Congressman Thompson Announced $600,004 Awarded to Jackson State University
United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The National Science Foundation has awarded $600,004 to Jackson State University. This project, entitled "Excellence in Research:...
UMMC to shut down LGBTQ+ clinic amid political pressure
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today June 1, 2023 The University of Mississippi Medical Center will dissolve the LGBTQ+ clinic that came under lawmakers’ scrutiny last fall because it offered...
Handwritten notes show what IHL trustees thought during JSU listening session
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today May 31, 2023 Over the last year, students, alumni, faculty and staff at Mississippi’s eight public universities have come to know this routine well: The...
Judge puts Democratic candidate back on gubernatorial ballot
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today May 30, 2023 A Hinds County Circuit Court judge has ruled the state Democratic Party improperly disqualified Bob Hickingbottom from this year's gubernatorial...
Mississippi Farmers Market Extends Days of Operation Ahead of Summer Kick-Off
The Mississippi Farmers Market is extending its operating hours ahead of the annual Summer Kick-Off event. Starting Thursday, June 1, the market will be open each Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00...
STEWPOT FOOD PANTRY WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY EVENINGS DURING SUMMER MONTHS
The Stewpot Food Pantry will be open on Thursday evenings during the months of June, July, and August from 4:00pm-7:00pm beginning on Thursday, June 8th. Stewpot is encouraging our friends in the...
Natural Science Museum to Host Permian Monsters Exhibit
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks' (MDWFP) Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) will host the "Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs" exhibit from May 27, 2023 through...
Elim’s Art Concepts and Decorative Designs
by Vickie King, Mississippi Today May 27, 2023 Activity abounds inside Elim's Art Concepts and Decorative Designs, as owner Harold Hart and his brother Rodney work to complete a project for a local...
Three ex-JPD officers indicted related to in-custody death
by Mina Corpuz, Mississippi Today May 24, 2023 Three former Jackson police officers are facing murder charges in the death of a man who died in their custody last year. Avery Willis, Kenya McCarty...
Mississippians plead their case to Corps over Jackson flooding, One Lake
by Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today May 25, 2023 Federal officials repeatedly reminded an emotional room of Jacksonians that they have yet to pick a flood control plan for the capital city. Still,...
