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Fishing with Fathers and Friends event to take place in Natchez on June 15th; open to public
NATCHEZ, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon, Natchez Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Alderman Ben Davis, will host the “Fishing with Fathers and Friends” event at Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park, located at 230B Wickcliff Road. Courtesy photo from the City of Natchez Facebook The event […]
Preparations underway for 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizers said everything is on track for the 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade. “This event is an important part of Natchez and Vidalia history,” said Laura Ann Jackson, who chairs the Committee for the Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade. “It’s part of our heritage. It’s our way of honoring our military […]
Natchez man cashes in on lottery prize with 1 in 10,000 odds
NATCHEZ – A Natchez might be boasting that his lucky number is seven after winning $7,700 on a pair of lottery tickets. The winner purchased two Cash 4 tickets for the Friday, May 3, afternoon drawing, for $1 each at Go Mart in Natchez. He picked “9950” as the number on both tickets and selected […] The post Natchez man cashes in on lottery prize with 1 in 10,000 odds appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
A Memorable Birthday: Josie Craig celebrates 105
NATCHEZ — Katie’s Ladies’ eldest fashion model turned 105 years old last week. Josie “Dolly” Craig celebrated her 105th birthday on Wednesday like she does every year, with a birthday party at her favorite store surrounded by friends and family. “Teasingly, I asked her where she would like to have her birthday party,” Katie’s Ladies […] The post A Memorable Birthday: Josie Craig celebrates 105 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Plans on track for 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade
Everything is on track for the 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade, according to Laura Ann Jackson, who chairs the Committee for the Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade. She said the long-running event will be a memorable experience for local residents and visitors. “This event is an important part of Natchez and Vidalia history,” Jackson said. […] The post Plans on track for 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Get your lobster tickets for this year’s Claws for a Cause
Like azaleas in the spring and spider lilies in the fall, the anticipation builds when the Claws for a Cause banners appear on the front of Trinity Church. “It’s about that time,” the woman on the sidewalk said as she spotted the unrolled banners this weekend. For nearly a decade, the red signs on the […] The post Get your lobster tickets for this year’s Claws for a Cause appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
ON SET: Images from the filming of ‘Mississippi Antique Showcase’ at Natchez Convention Center
The fourth Mississippi Antique Showcase — a Mississippi Public Broadcasting original TV program — was being filmed Friday and Saturday at the Natchez Convention Center. During the event, people from all over the state brought their family heirlooms, furniture, and antiques to regional and national expert appraisers to learn whether they own hidden treasures. Items […] The post ON SET: Images from the filming of ‘Mississippi Antique Showcase’ at Natchez Convention Center appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
GALLERY: Bull riding, big slide and more raise funds to beat cancer at the 2024 Miss Lou Relay for Life event
VIDALIA, La. — The rain stayed away and allowed a successful fundraising year for the Miss-Lou Relay for Life 2024 Friday at the Vidalia Municipal Complex. “We want to thank all of our sponsors, without you this event would not be possible,” organizers shared. “Thanks to all of our local small business owners who contributed […] The post GALLERY: Bull riding, big slide and more raise funds to beat cancer at the 2024 Miss Lou Relay for Life event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
New monthly contest: Win $500 for the best photo of Mississippi’s ‘Sunset Capital’
A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but it may also come with a $500 cash prize each month for the amateur photographer who captures the breathtaking beauty of Mississippi’s “Sunset Capital of the South.”. Any amateur photographer is eligible to win a cash prize in a new...
Natchez teen wins honors in prestigious statewide writing contest
NATCHEZ – Junior Cooper Brumfield of Natchez is among the Mississippi School of the Arts students who captured nearly 100 awards in the helped the 2024 Regional Scholastic Writing Competition. These talented young artists were recently recognized at an awards ceremony at the Eudora Welty House and Gardens in Jackson. MSA’s Literary program instructor is […] The post Natchez teen wins honors in prestigious statewide writing contest appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park Lake to reopen
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced that Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park Lake will reopen for fishing and boating on Monday, May 6 at 6:00 a.m. “We are excited to welcome visitors back to Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park Lake,” said Jerry Brown, […]
A Night in Vienna: NASD String Orchestra waltzing over to Natchez Little Theater
NATCHEZ — Natchez Adams School District and the Natchez Little Theater join forces to showcase NASD’s String Orchestra this Saturday, May 4, inside the theater on Linton Avenue. The show starts at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. The director of the stringed orchestra Monquez Ford said students have been preparing for this […] The post A Night in Vienna: NASD String Orchestra waltzing over to Natchez Little Theater appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Groundbreaking of $30 million Magnolia Trace RV Resort excites Mississippi officials and tourism industry
Developers broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million, 275-plus acre Mississippi luxury RV resort. Officials from Natchez, Adams County and the Mississippi Tourism Association attended the groundbreaking at 177 Southwind Drive in Adams County South of Natchez. Developers Cody Martin, Jonathan Starns and Brandon Dodson, all from the south Louisiana...
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