Capital & River News
House invites Senate to conference over proposed Metro Jackson Water Authority
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi House of Representatives on Tuesday morning declined to concur with a Senate version of a bill to create a Jackson Water Authority to...
Mary Ann Mobley: Forever Mississippi’s hometown girl
By Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune Mary Ann Mobley was Mississippi’s first Miss America, and 67 years later, we still cherish her as we consider her “ours.” From the outside, her life...
Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi Brings Small Businesses and Community Energy to Pearl
A small business is bringing energy, economic impact, and community connection to the Pearl community. Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi, owned and operated by past Rankin County residents Chris...
UMMC delivers life-saving transplant during system outage
By Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis, UMMC Communications Late one evening, Wade Watts received the call he had been waiting for: a donor liver was available....
Mississippi Artist Katelyn Harbaugh Featured in Rooftop Art Event at Sheraton Flowood
Mississippi artist Katelyn Harbaugh will be featured in Culinary & Canvas on April 4th from 6-8 PM, a special rooftop art event series hosted by Pacesetter Gallery at the Sheraton Flowood...
Soul City Solar Announces Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle
Soul City Solar is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle, a seasonal funding opportunity designed to support educators, public service organizations, and...
Compretta earns 2026 SEC Faculty Achievement Award
By: L.A. Warren, lwarren1@umc.edu Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/UMMC Communications A career defined by service, visionary leadership and measurable impact has placed Dr. Caroline Compretta,...
Magnolia State culture bearer: Kelle Barfield
By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Kelle Barfield is a Vicksburg resident who is passionate about her city, especially the river city’s culture. “Culture is like beauty. Marvelous to...
Madison County Youth Recognized at 2026 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions
This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, exhibiting 1,759 head of livestock. These students competed...
Women’s Foundation of Mississippi to Host Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi
The Women's Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) will host Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi on Friday, March 27, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The annual...