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County: Garbage contractor not meeting obligations of contract
NATCHEZ—The Adams County Board of Supervisors has asked its attorney, Scott Slover, to notify the county’s garbage collection contractor that they are failing to meet agreed-upon obligations. Supervisors have been at odds over the garbage collection contract from the start. County residents have let it be known they are upset about the service they are […] The post County: Garbage contractor not meeting obligations of contract appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Michael ‘Traedo’ Thomas pleads guilty to homicide, awaits June 27 sentencing
NATCHEZ — Michael “Traedo” Thomas, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide in the 2022 shooting death of Johnny Ricardo Mason. Thomas was on the run for 24 hours before turning himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Thomas shot and killed Mason on Jan. 4, 2022, near Holiday Apartments in Natchez. Natchez Police officials […] The post Michael ‘Traedo’ Thomas pleads guilty to homicide, awaits June 27 sentencing appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
28-year-old Mississippi man with criminal history pleads guilty to 2022 fatal shooting
A Mississippi man with an extensive criminal history faces 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in 2022 fatal shooting. Michael “Traedo” Thomas, 28, has pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide for the fatal shooting of Johnny Ricardo Mason in 2022. The incident occurred on January 4, 2022, near Holiday Apartments in Natchez, where several bystanders, including children, were present.
Prison safety concerns raised after report of inmate death shows Mississippi man had meth in system while behind bars
A toxicology report that indicated a Mississippi man had meth in his system while he was in prison has led to questions about the safety of the facility where the man was found dead. The Natchez Democrat reports that during the Adams County Board of Supervisors’ second June meeting on...
Aldermen hear city’s latest proposal for contracts with county for fire, 911 dispatch services
NATCHEZ — Natchez Fire Chief Robert Arrington returned to the drawing board and presented a proposal Tuesday night to the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen that most think will be more palatable for the county for contracts for fire protection and E911 dispatch services. The county and city have been at a stalemate in […] The post Aldermen hear city’s latest proposal for contracts with county for fire, 911 dispatch services appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Former Mississippi hotel owner indicted on tax evasion, embezzlement charges
A former Mississippi hotel owner was arrested on tax evasion and embezzlement charges. Ryan Patrick Mullen, a former businessman from Natchez, is in custody after being indicted by an Adams County Grand Jury on charges of tax evasion and embezzlement. Mullen, 43, was already sentenced in March to over 13 years in federal prison for fraud convictions related to the purchase of The Briars antebellum home and two hotels in Natchez.
Former Natchez businessman indicted for tax evasion, embezzlement
NATCHEZ, Miss (WJTV) – A former Natchez businessman was taken into custody in Adams County after he was indicted for tax evasion and embezzlement. The Natchez Democrat reported Ryan Mullen was arrested on Roberts Road in Jayess on Monday, June 17. Mullen was previously sentenced in March to more than 13 years in federal prison […]
Mayor says Natchez-Adams County close to E911-fire agreements
Aldermen have approved a proposal to continue operating the joint E911 emergency-dispatching operations with Adams County and having Natchez firefighters respond to calls outside the city. The proposals will be offered to Adams County supervisors with hopes agreements will be finalized in July, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said Tuesday as...
Former hotel owner in custody here following grand jury indictments
NATCHEZ — A former Natchez businessman facing prison for federal fraud convictions is in custody after being indicted in Adams County for tax evasion and embezzlement. Ryan Patrick Mullen, who was sentenced in March to serve more than 13 years in federal prison in relation to fraudulent acts while purchasing The Briars antebellum home and […] The post Former hotel owner in custody here following grand jury indictments appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Gray questions safety of Adams County inmates in Concordia Parish facility
NATCHEZ — District 4 Supervisor Ricky Gray said he is concerned about the safety of inmates sent from Adams County to Concordia Parish to be housed in its correctional facility. The Adams County Board of Supervisors met Monday morning for its second June meeting. Gray said a toxicology report on Natchez resident Blarrington Ashley, who […] The post Gray questions safety of Adams County inmates in Concordia Parish facility appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Stepson kills Calvin Carter after he allegedly beats and kidnaps estranged wife
NATCHEZ — A violent domestic dispute led to the death of one man during the early morning hours of Sunday. Calvin Carter was shot and killed by his stepson after Carter allegedly beat and kidnapped his estranged wife, Tawana Jones of Natchez. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving a call shortly after midnight on […] The post Stepson kills Calvin Carter after he allegedly beats and kidnaps estranged wife appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
1 killed, 3 injured in Mississippi shootings on Father’s Day
www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-06-17 06:02:24 SUMMARY: On Father's Day, two domestic-related shootings in Mississippi resulted in one fatality and three injuries. In Vicksburg, police responded to a disturbance […] The post 1 killed, 3 injured in Mississippi shootings on Father’s Day appeared first on Biloxi Local News and Events. Related posts: MEMA working toward emergency declaration status after severe weather Hinds County Sheriff: Escaped juvenile detained, 2 still on the run Zookeeper injured after being attacked by monkey at Jackson Zoo
Adams County board hears complaints about garbage collection
NATCHEZ, Miss. – County board President Kevin Wilson cited grievances Monday against Adams County’s garbage collector. “It appears the trash company is not doing a very good job,” Wilson said as the county Board of Supervisors listened to a resident gripe about the $35 monthly garbage-collection fee county households must pay for twice-a-week pickups that often prove unreliable.
Court Case Conclusions: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Week of June 7-13: Derrick Marsaw charged with non-compliant/failure to register. Case bound over to a grand jury. Tosha Robertson charged with breaking and entering a dwelling. Case bound over to a grand jury. Adams County Circuit Court Cases — End Results. Week of June 7-13: None. Natchez Municipal...
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