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County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction
NATCHEZ — On Wednesday morning, a judge in Adams County Court overturned the misdemeanor conviction of trespassing against Millicent Graning of Natchez. Graning was found guilty in Justice Court on April 23 of misdemeanor trespassing on land owned by Natchez businessman and Adams County Supervisors President Kevin Wilson. Wilson has proposed building an oilfield waste […] The post County Court overturns Graning misdemeanor trespassing conviction appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food
NATCHEZ – Even with its small start, Chef Jarita Frazier-King believes the grand re-opening of her restaurant Soul Fusion to be the start of something big, she said. On Friday, July 12, King opened her doors and welcomed everyone in for the grand re-opening of Soul Fusion, which houses the Soul Fusion cafe, Rod’s Grill […] The post Soul Fusion fills stomachs with hope, good food appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Volunteer of the Week: 9-year-old volunteer proves anyone can make a difference
NATCHEZ – With three years past and thousands of dollars made, 9-year-old Della Book is proving to the Natchez community that anyone can make a difference. After expressing her love for animals at a young age and figuring out that some animals don’t have it as good as her three dogs at home, Book knew […] The post Volunteer of the Week: 9-year-old volunteer proves anyone can make a difference appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
State Board of Education ends assessment program contract because of reporting error
JACKSON — The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted Thursday to terminate its contract with NWEA to administer the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics for grades 3-8, Algebra I and English II in the 2024-25 school year and award an emergency contract to Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) […] The post State Board of Education ends assessment program contract because of reporting error appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Historic Auburn closed for repairs, improvements
NATCHEZ — As the scaffolding surrounding the house shows, city-owned historic Auburn is closed for renovations. Carter Burns, director of the Historic Natchez Foundation, and Mimi Miller, director emeritus at the foundation, said they are excited about the work being done, particularly the return of the toruses at the bottom of Auburn’s columns. A torus […] The post Historic Auburn closed for repairs, improvements appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Vidalia man arrested for molestation of a juvenile
VIDALIA, La. — A 22-year-old Vidalia man has been arrested for molestation of a juvenile under 13, authorities said. According to a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office news release, CPSO began investigating an adult subject identified as Dameon D. Mayes of 127 Morris Road on Saturday, July 20 after alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. […] The post Vidalia man arrested for molestation of a juvenile appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘A Great Man’: Longtime Vidalia judge Murray dies
VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia lost a long-time town attorney, town judge, all-around “great man” and public servant last weekend. Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft said he was saddened to learn that George Murray Jr. had passed away over the weekend after he had recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. He was “just a great man” […] The post ‘A Great Man’: Longtime Vidalia judge Murray dies appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UPDATE: Concordia Sheriff’s Office deputy standing in as Ferriday Police Chief after chief, several officers resigned
FERRIDAY, La. — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Marcellus Cummings is the acting chief of the Ferriday Police Department while Ferriday officials look for a permanent replacement for Chief Clarence “C.J.” Hall Jr. Hall and three or four other officers turned in their resignation papers on Friday because of Mayor Alvin Garrison’s interference with the […] The post UPDATE: Concordia Sheriff’s Office deputy standing in as Ferriday Police Chief after chief, several officers resigned appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris
NATCHEZ — Women leaders in the Black community here say that Kamala Harris’s seeking the Democratic presidential nomination has energized the party and will motivate non-traditional voters to go to the polls. Jarita Frazier-King, a Natchez businesswoman, community organizer, and activist, said she hopes the Democratic party makes the smart choice and Harris becomes the […] The post Black women in Natchez excited about prospect of a President Kamala Harris appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez Film Co’s ‘Postal Parasites’ places 3rd overall in 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans competition
Natchez Film Co’s “Postal Parasites placed third overall out of the 29 teams who registered in the 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans. The 48-Hour Film Project is a global event that happens in more than 100 cities on different weekends throughout the year. As the name suggests, the competing teams create a short film […] The post Natchez Film Co’s ‘Postal Parasites’ places 3rd overall in 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans competition appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London
International travelers may spot a photo of the Natchez Balloon Festival on the wrap of a new Visit Mississippi taxi cab. Director of Tourism for Visit Mississippi Rochelle Hicks shared a photo of Mississippi Development Authority Director Bill Cork and his wife Nina getting ready to take a spin in the new taxi cab in […] The post Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash
Natchez Man Killed in Natchitoches Parish Crash NATCHEZ — Chadwick J. Nelson II of Natchez died in a one-vehicle crash in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at approximately 12:30p.m on Sunday. Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the crash on Louisiana Highway 484. The initial investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Nelson, was […] The post Natchez man killed in Natchitoches Parish crash appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
President Joseph Biden withdraws from re-election campaign
NATCHEZ — President Joseph Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign and will no longer seek a second presidential term. Biden announced his withdrawal from the race in a letter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. This story will be updated with more information and reaction from Adams County Democratic and Republican leaders shortly. The post President Joseph Biden withdraws from re-election campaign appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Separate accidents damage downtown properties
NATCHEZ — Two traffic accidents late this week damaged property in downtown Natchez. Ricky Anders Sr., 61, of Natchez, was traveling in a Chevrolet pickup truck between 2 and 3 p.m. on Thursday when he said he experienced a medical episode and crashed his truck on Homochitto Street, taking out part of the wrought iron […] The post Separate accidents damage downtown properties appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Former Ferriday police chief says mayor interfered with department
NATCHEZ — Former Ferriday, Louisiana, Police Chief Clarence “C.J.” Hall Jr. said he felt he had no choice but to resign his position because of interference in the operation of the police department by Ferriday’s mayor, Alvin Garrison He confirmed Saturday afternoon that he submitted his resignation on Friday afternoon, along with five other officers. […] The post Former Ferriday police chief says mayor interfered with department appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday police chief, three officers resign
NATCHEZ — The Town of Ferriday is without a police chief and three officers after they resigned on Friday. Ferriday Mayor Alvin Garrison confirmed Police Chief C.J. Hall and three of the town’s officers submitted letters of resignation on Friday. Garrison said Saturday morning he does not know why the chief and officers resigned. “I haven’t […] The post Ferriday police chief, three officers resign appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UPDATE: Ferriday officer who claims stolen identity will still have to prove his innocence in court
FERRIDAY, La. — A Ferriday police officer is returning to work after being arrested on felony warrants from another state on Thursday. Mayor Alvin Garrison said that police officer Oliver Robinson III told him he was arrested for mistaken identity. However, Van Buren County, Arkansas, which issued the warrants, will require him to appear in […] The post UPDATE: Ferriday officer who claims stolen identity will still have to prove his innocence in court appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sheriff’s deputies charge four with July 4 burglary of two trucks, guns and other items from county home
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four people and recovered a Chevrolet truck and several guns that were reported stolen on July 4 from a residence on Foster Mound Road. The Chevrolet truck, along with a Toyota truck, hunting equipment, guns, and appliances, were reported stolen to ACSO deputies. Later that evening, […] The post Sheriff’s deputies charge four with July 4 burglary of two trucks, guns and other items from county home appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Looking back: Archie Manning visits Natchez
This photo from The Democrat in May 1980 shows Archie Manning, then quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, helping the Natchez Mall celebrate its first anniversary by signing autographed pictures. Cheerleaders from McLaurin School looked on. (Democrat file photo) The post Looking back: Archie Manning visits Natchez appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
New funding formula should increase revenue for school district by nearly $390K
NATCHEZ — A new funding formula that Mississippi legislators have put in place for kindergarten through 12th-grade public education will increase funds to Natchez Adams School District by approximately $390,000. Starting July 1, a new funding formula went into effect for Mississippi’s K-12 public education system as a result of HB 1823 which replaced the […] The post New funding formula should increase revenue for school district by nearly $390K appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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