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Extreme heat: Take precautions to stay safe during dangerously high temperatures
NATCHEZ—Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Jackson warn that Sunday’s high temperature could reach 100 degrees and, with heat indexes, feel as hot as 115 degrees. Natchez and Adams County are under an extreme heat warning until Sunday at 8 p.m. CDT. Southwest Mississippi has experienced multiple days of heat indices between 110 and […] The post Extreme heat: Take precautions to stay safe during dangerously high temperatures appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Man shoots his cousin during family gathering at Duncan Park
NATCHEZ — A family gathering in Duncan Park turned violent Saturday night when first cousins got into an altercation, and one shot the other. Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said the incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. at one of the park’s picnic areas. Reginald Rodgers, age 25 or 26, allegedly shot his first cousin, […] The post Man shoots his cousin during family gathering at Duncan Park appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo Gallery: Bulldog Pride was booming during ‘Meet the Bulldogs’ event Saturday morning
Family, friends and fans of Natchez-Adams School District sports filled the Middle School gymnasium with Bulldog pride Saturday morning during the “Meet the Bulldogs” event. The morning was filled with excitement as the Natchez High School band set the tone with their booming sound. The Gold N’Blues dance team also dazzled the crowd with their […] The post Photo Gallery: Bulldog Pride was booming during ‘Meet the Bulldogs’ event Saturday morning appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
No children’s home at 806 N. Union, planning commission rules
NATCHEZ — The city’s planning commission said no Thursday night to a request for a special exception to operate 806 N. Union St. as a children’s home again. Bishop Stanley Searcy of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, which owns the property, asked the planning commission to reconsider his request after the commission first considered it […] The post No children’s home at 806 N. Union, planning commission rules appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Third teen arrested after late Sunday shooting in Ferriday
FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday Police Department has arrested another 17-year-old in connection with a late Sunday evening shooting on Second Street. Quinnton Webber, 17, who is from Ferriday, has been arrested Wednesday on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated criminal damage to property and illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities. Police earlier […] The post Third teen arrested after late Sunday shooting in Ferriday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday officials to hold public hearing on putting additional tax on ballot
FERRIDAY, La. — During their regular meeting on Tuesday, the Ferriday Board of Aldermen agreed to hold a public hearing on Sept. 10 to consider adopting a resolution ordering an election to be held within the Town of Ferriday to authorize an additional levy of ad valorem tax. During its July meeting, the Aldermen already […] The post Ferriday officials to hold public hearing on putting additional tax on ballot appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Luck runs high in Natchez — tickets purchased at local stores win more than $5,000
Is Natchez a lucky place for Mississippi Lottery players? Last week, tickets purchased at local convenience stores won thousands of dollars in Mississippi Lottery prizes. According to Mississippi Lottery officials, two lucky players who purchased Cash 4 lottery tickets in Natchez won more than $5,000. The winners were announced on the Mississippi Lottery website on […] The post Luck runs high in Natchez — tickets purchased at local stores win more than $5,000 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Wreck involving 18-wheeler leaving highway ends in fatality
NATCHEZ — Mississippi State Troopers are investigating a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler on U.S. 84 east near McNeal Road and the Natchez Trace overpass. The accident occurred just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday. The driver, 49-year-old Robert Berryhill III of Smithdale, left the roadway and collided with a creek embankment for causes that are still […] The post Wreck involving 18-wheeler leaving highway ends in fatality appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Man arrested for alleged video voyeurism involving juveniles
VIDALIA, La. — A man who allegedly planted cameras in a bathroom to film juveniles without their knowledge has been arrested Wednesday. Joshua Smith, 40, has been booked into the Concordia Parish Jail on 16 counts of pornography involving juveniles and 25 counts of video voyeurism. On Aug. 9, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber […] The post Man arrested for alleged video voyeurism involving juveniles appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Single vehicle wreck involves 18-wheeler leaving highway, crashing into woods
NATCHEZ — A serious accident involving an 18-wheeler occurred on U.S. 84 east near McNeal Road and the Natchez Trace overpass on Thursday morning. The 18-wheeler left the roadway and traveled into the woods, Corporal Craig James of Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed. The cause is still being investigated and the driver’s identity has not yet […] The post Single vehicle wreck involves 18-wheeler leaving highway, crashing into woods appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Truck catches fire, threatens nearby mobile home
NATCHEZ — Quick work by the Natchez Fire Department saved a mobile home from burning up as a result of a truck fire Wednesday night at approximately 7:40 p.m. The truck was parked near a mobile home at 16 Frederick Road in Plantation Mobile Home Park off U.S. 61, south of Natchez. Adams County Sheriff […] The post Truck catches fire, threatens nearby mobile home appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Planning commission on Thursday will reconsider request to operate 806 N. Union as a children’s home
NATCHEZ — The city’s planning commission will re-hear a request to operate 806 N. Union St. as a children’s home on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 115 S Pearl St., across from City Hall. The reopening of the facility as a children’s home does not sit well with many residents who live […] The post Planning commission on Thursday will reconsider request to operate 806 N. Union as a children’s home appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Two teens arrested after late Sunday shooting in Ferriday
FERRIDAY, La. — Two 17-year-olds were arrested in Ferriday following a shooting incident late Sunday on the east side of town, where the pair allegedly fired shots into an occupied dwelling, police said. Michael Johnson, who is the assistant to Ferriday’s newly appointed Interim Chief Derrick Freeman, said that 17-year-olds Charles Edwards Davis and Davonta […] The post Two teens arrested after late Sunday shooting in Ferriday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
CPA firm says city’s audit not ready to present
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen expected to hear results from its FY 2023 audit, but that didn’t happen. Carr Hammond, CPA and managing partner at Silas Simmons, the accounting firm the city contracts with for its audits, was not available to attend Tuesday’s board meeting, but sent word to Mayor Dan […] The post CPA firm says city’s audit not ready to present appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi author signing books Friday at Natchez Children’s Advocacy Center
NATCHEZ — Scott Lenoir, a retired Episcopal priest from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, joins the ranks of Mississippi authors with The Amendment (Dogwood Press, 2024). He will sign copies of his fast-paced debut at Natchez Children’s Advocacy Center, 33 Fatherland Road, on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from […] The post Mississippi author signing books Friday at Natchez Children’s Advocacy Center appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Stakeholders, supporters of Natchez Boys and Girls Club chapter invited to meeting
Stakeholders and anyone interested in learning about or being involved with the establishment of a Natchez chapter of Boys and Girls Club is invited to an informal meeting on the topic on Wednesday afternoon. Greg West, who has championed efforts to reestablish a Natchez-based Boys and Girls Club to create education, workforce and character development […] The post Stakeholders, supporters of Natchez Boys and Girls Club chapter invited to meeting appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
REBUILD, RESTORE, RENEW: Vidalia Methodist Church breaks ground after 2021 fire destroyed building
VIDALIA, La. — The words found in Chapter 61 of Isaiah in the Bible came to mind as First Methodist Church of Vidalia members gathered Tuesday morning on the foundation of where the old church once stood at 403 N. Oak St. for a groundbreaking. The scripture says, “… a crown of beauty instead of […] The post REBUILD, RESTORE, RENEW: Vidalia Methodist Church breaks ground after 2021 fire destroyed building appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Police Jury tables resolution to explore new parish president form of government
VIDALIA, La. — During its Monday meeting, the Concordia Parish officials tabled the adoption of a resolution to explore a new form of government that includes a parish president being the head of government for the entire parish. The resolution, which the Police Jury is required to approve in accordance with House Resolution No. 9 […] The post Police Jury tables resolution to explore new parish president form of government appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
After four fires in two weeks, public strongly cautioned against outdoor burning
NATCHEZ — Natchez and Adams County firefighters have fought several grass fires amid hot, dry conditions in recent weeks, including one from an attempted control burn that spread out of control. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said that the failed control burn happened on private property on Carmel Church Road on Saturday afternoon. An estimated […] The post After four fires in two weeks, public strongly cautioned against outdoor burning appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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