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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.
Your take: Mississippi Kite
Debra and Ronnie Stephens are enjoying a family of Mississippi Kites, including a baby Mississippi Kite chick, who have made their home on the Stephens’ property on Liberty Road in Natchez. The Mississippi Kite is a raptor that hunts for small prey. After rearing their chicks, Mississippi Kites, which inhabit the Southeast U.S., fly all […] The post Your take: Mississippi Kite appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Planning Commission agrees to rehear request for children’s home at 806 N. Union
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Planning Commission voted 6 to 2 to rehear the request from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for a special exception to operate the former Natchez Children’s Home again as a children’s home. The planning commission held a public hearing on the request on June 6 to re-establish the non-conforming use of […] The post Planning Commission agrees to rehear request for children’s home at 806 N. Union appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Probable cause hearing is July 31 for complaint against fire chief
NATCHEZ — Natchez Municipal Judge Christina Daugherty will hold a probable cause hearing on July 31 at 10 a.m. to decide whether a complaint against the Natchez fire chief is warranted. Municipal Court is located inside the Natchez Police Department at 233 D’Evereux Drive. Former police officer and NAACP official Lee Ford filed a complaint […] The post Probable cause hearing is July 31 for complaint against fire chief appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
School board seeks cameras to solve vandalism issue in vacant school buildings
NATCHEZ — When students moved out of the former Robert Lewis Middle and Joseph Frazier Elementary schools, vandals moved in. Superintendent Zandra McDonald-Green addressed the vandalism issue at the schools during Tuesday’s meeting of the Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees. The schools have been empty for two years starting when the district consolidated its […] The post School board seeks cameras to solve vandalism issue in vacant school buildings appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday Mayor: Officer arrested because of having identity stolen
FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday officials said felony warrants placed on a police officer were because of misidentification when the officer lost or had his ID card stolen. Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Ferriday police officer Oliver Robinson III on Thursday with outstanding felony warrants from Arkansas for theft greater than $5,000 and forgery. “Concordia […] The post Ferriday Mayor: Officer arrested because of having identity stolen appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez-Adams School District supplying all students with free, custom backpacks
NATCHEZ — With the help of a Natchez High School alumnus, Natchez Adams School District is supplying every student with customized book bags at no cost to families. Public engagement coordinator Tony Fields said the school district is afforded the opportunity to provide students with backpacks through federal programs, not district funds, but is typically […] The post Natchez-Adams School District supplying all students with free, custom backpacks appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Civil Rights veteran Jim Kates is returning to Natchez; ‘Black Natchez’ to be shown at NAPAC during his visit
NATCHEZ — Jim Kates, who served as a civil rights worker in Natchez in 1965, will return to the city on Monday, July 22, to talk about his experience in the Natchez movement. The film, “Black Natchez” (1967), will be shown during his visit. Kates’ event, “An Evening with Jim Kates: Reflections from a Veteran […] The post Civil Rights veteran Jim Kates is returning to Natchez; ‘Black Natchez’ to be shown at NAPAC during his visit appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Author Ellis Nassour plans meet and greet here Tuesday
NATCHEZ – On Tuesday afternoon, Mississippi author and Vicksburg native Ellis Nassour, who wrote “Jesus Christ Superstar,” plans a meet and greet to introduce his new book, “Jesus Christ Superstar, Behind the Scenes of the Worldwide Musical Phenomenon.” The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Big Muddy Inn, 411 N. Commerce St., […] The post Author Ellis Nassour plans meet and greet here Tuesday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Pets of the week: Mardi, Kyle, Benji and Blue Bell
Hey y’all. I’m Mardi. I’m a 3-month-old Cur/Lab/Pyrenees mix of sunshine and kisses. I’m looking for a place to call home. I’m an affectionate girl looking for a loving home. Visiting hours at Concordia PAWS, 1212 First St., Ferriday, Louisiana, are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. A fenced yard or enclosure is a requirement […] The post Pets of the week: Mardi, Kyle, Benji and Blue Bell appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Looking back: Woodlands
Dr. Thomas H. and Joan W. Gandy Collection, Special Collections, Louisiana State University Woodlands was built in 1811 for Henry and Sarah Turner as a one-story house with front gallery. In 1826, builder John McCleary added a large two-story addition encircled by galleries for widowed Sarah Turner. The house was located near Duncan Park and […] The post Looking back: Woodlands appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: The Guest House
NATCHEZ — The Guest House Historic Inn on Franklin Street was originally constructed circa 1840 as a one-and-a-half-story Greek Revival townhouse. It was expanded in 1902 with an entire second floor and extensive galleries to become the Elks Lodge. In 1982, Jack Pool and Pool Investments rehabilitated the building into a small luxury inn. White […] The post Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: The Guest House appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Your Take: Beesleys keep Melrose Parkway clean
NATCHEZ — Lavada Miller sent in this photo of Ken and Sue Beesley, who can be seen most days grooming their yard on Melrose Avenue or walking the Melrose Montebello Parkway early mornings, picking up debris. “I’ve seen them for years walking the parkway, waving as the tour buses go by their home. Tourists love […] The post Your Take: Beesleys keep Melrose Parkway clean appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Former children’s home owners ask planning commission to again consider special exception
NATCHEZ — An attorney for New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is asking the city’s planning commission to rehear the special exception request of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to re-establish the non-conforming use of the property at 806 N. Union St. as a children’s home. At a hearing before the planning commission on June 6, […] The post Former children’s home owners ask planning commission to again consider special exception appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Preservation Commission OKs historic district sign
NATCHEZ—The city’s preservation commission has approved the design of signs proposed by the city’s administration for installation in the Historic District. However, it wants more information on exactly where the signs will be located. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson, his executive assistant Richard Burke, and city planner Frankie Legaux have worked on a plan to inform […] The post Preservation Commission OKs historic district sign appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Internet too slow in the county? Here’s a number to call
NATCHEZ — Residents of Adams, Lincoln and Pike counties with poor internet or none at all could be eligible for improved service funded by federal dollars. Mississippi allocated millions from the federal CARES Act to improve and expand broadband service across the state. Additionally, the state received the second-highest award total from the National Telecommunications […] The post Internet too slow in the county? Here’s a number to call appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Airport borrows $200K from American Rescue Plan funds for grant match
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors agreed to front the Natchez-Adams County Airport $200,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to begin construction of a $1 million 10-unit airport hanger at Hardy Anders Field. In April, it was announced that the airport was receiving an $800,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Transportation […] The post Airport borrows $200K from American Rescue Plan funds for grant match appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
School board approves budget with increased tax request
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams School District on Tuesday approved its Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a request for a 1 percent increase, or approximately $138,000, in ad valorem tax contributions. The district is now operating with a budget of $80,393,790, which is inflated by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief money allocated by the […] The post School board approves budget with increased tax request appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
May sunset photo contest winner announced
NATCHEZ — Mary Seni has been named the first winner of the Natchez Sunset Photo Contest for the month of May. The contest, spanning 12 months and ending April 30, 2025, encourages amateur photographers to submit their best photos of beautiful Natchez sunsets. Seni’s photo, which she calls “February,” stands out among other entries this […] The post May sunset photo contest winner announced appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate from Fayette has died after being found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, authorities confirmed. Emily Lawhead, who is the Director of Communications at Management and Training Corporation which manages the Meridian facility, said the company is investigating the death of 39-year-old William […] The post Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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