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‘Understanding Our Roots’: Salmon honored for effort to preserve birthplace of UMC Mississippi Conference in Natchez
NATCHEZ — History is preserved behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary-looking house in the Foster Mound area just north of Natchez. Within the structure are the intact walls of a log cabin where the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church was first established. Virginia Salmon, a former educator, Adams County Supervisor and a […] The post ‘Understanding Our Roots’: Salmon honored for effort to preserve birthplace of UMC Mississippi Conference in Natchez appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Truth Lounge remains closed as appeal moves forward
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez lounge will remain closed as an appeal of the city’s decision to close the business moves forward. The Natchez Democrat reported a judge told an attorney representing Truth Lounge that the law does not allow for injunctive relief in the case. In April, the city’s Planning Commission voted 4-3 […]
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
KATC’s Rob Perillo Explains How Saharan Dust Tames Tropical Development
Louisiana is bracing for another active hurricane season; if anything can tame the tropics, it's the plume of dust that comes off the African coast, the Sarahan Dust. For years we've heard meteorologists reference the Sarahan Dust in their forecasts for tropical development in the Atlantic, but do we know what the dust does to the tropics to halt tropical development?
Pineville Rotary Club installs new president, honors Rotarian of Year
Billy Gothreaux was installed as the new president of the Pineville Rotary Club while Adam McCoy was honored as Rotarian of the Year. Gothreaux is a State Farm agent with 22 years experience. After opening his office in Ball about four years ago, he contacted then-president Kimberley Jones, now assistant district governor, about...
Sowela’s Caitlyn Dionne earns gold at national competition
Sowela students dominated at Nationals earlier this summer. One broke a record. The National SkillsUSA Championships recognizes excellence in career and technical education, and it is invitation-only. Held in Atlanta this year, it pitted first-place winners at the state level against each other in timed competitions. Madeleine Guillory earned the Silver medal in Advertising Design […]
New Art Sculpture Unveiled "Hurricane Strong"
The Alexandria Museum of Art celebrated the unveiling of "Hurricane Strong," a stunning new sculpture by emerging artist Ky Beaux, now installed in the museum's parking lot! This powerful piece embodies resilience and strength, inspired by the artist's mother, Rachel Kyren, and reflects the incredible endurance of our local community in the face of hurricanes.
Atlanta's Week Ahead Full of Sun, Showers, and Thunderstorms
As Atlanta braces for an unpredictable week of weather, residents are looking at a mixture of sun, clouds, and a consistent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The latest update from the National Weather Service forecasts varied conditions starting today with a slight chance of showers, which could escalate to thunderstorms after noon. Despite the potential for rain, the day will generally remain partly sunny, with highs hovering around 87 degrees.
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