Capital & River News
Former Richland Music Teacher and Preacher Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sex Crimes
Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Judge Dewey Arthur sentenced Samuel Lamar Taylor, 52, to life without parole for one count of sexual battery and 15 years...
Mississippi Democratic Party asks judge to dismiss ousted leader’s lawsuit
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today November 14, 2023 Leaders of the Mississippi Democratic Party has denied allegations that former party Chairman Tyree Irving filed in a September lawsuit and asked...
Ravin Lovett, healing quilter and art therapist
by Vickie King, Mississippi Today November 12, 2023 Ravin Lovett, an artist and art therapist, says she became fascinated with quilting at a young age, watching her "Big Mama" make magic from scraps...
EXPLORE THE MUSEUM’S NEW DINOSAUR TRAIL
A new, outdoor Dinosaur Trail permanent exhibit is now open at MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science! Nestled along one of the museum’s nature trails, you can see six large-scale, 3-D...
“Fall, Photography, and Nature in Your Backyard” Book Signing & Photography Hike with Dr. Wesley Shoop
Saturday, November 11, 2023 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science County: Hinds For more information please contact Nicole Smith at...
Kick Off the Holiday Season at A Very Merry Night at the Mississippi Children’s Museum
The Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) Partners to host holiday family fundraising event, A Very Merry Night, on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 6- 8:30 p.m. A Very Merry Night is the premiere holiday...
The LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex honors the Mississippi state flower by planting 100 Magnolias as part of beautification project
WHEN: Thursday, November 16 at 1:30 pm WHERE: Mississippi Children's Museum - 2145 Museum Blvd, Jackson, MS WHAT: A celebration of 100 Magnolias planted at the LeFleur's Bluff Education and...
JSU Development Foundation under scrutiny for alleged ‘unintended’ use of restricted dollars as presidential selection looms
by Molly Minta, Mississippi Today November 7, 2023 Concerns about poor recordkeeping, inadequate accountability and the possible “unintended” use of restricted dollars led a member of the Jackson...
Judge extends Hinds County precinct hours after numerous ballot problems
by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today November 7, 2023 Chancery Judge Dewayne Thomas on Tuesday night extended voting in all Hinds County polling precincts until 8 p.m., giving voters in the state’s...
Hinds County ballot shortages causes legal mess on Election Day
by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today November 7, 2023 Hinds County problems in Mississippi's statewide general election on Tuesday caused what, in technical legal terms, is known as a mess. Numerous...