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AGENDA: Police Jury to host public hearings for land sale ordinance tonight
VIDALIA, la. — Tonight on the agenda of the Concordia Parish Police Jury is a public hearing about an ordinance that will allow the police jury to hold a public auction for certain adjudicated properties. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at 4001 Carter Street, Room 2. The properties are the […] The post AGENDA: Police Jury to host public hearings for land sale ordinance tonight appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
SPECIAL MEETING: Vidalia Aldermen to discuss park construction, rebates, dog pound procedures
VIDALIA, La. — The Vidalia Mayor and Board of Aldermen have several high-dollar community projects on its agenda this week, including putting utility rebate checks into the hands of Vidalia residents. In a special meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Town of Vidalia Mayor and Board of Aldermen plan to discuss […] The post SPECIAL MEETING: Vidalia Aldermen to discuss park construction, rebates, dog pound procedures appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Alcorn State announces plans for new president’s inauguration
LORMAN – Alcorn State University announces the upcoming inauguration of Dr. Tracy M. Cook as its 21st president. This milestone celebration will feature a series of events culminating in an investiture ceremony at 9 a.m. on Oct. 4 in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. The ceremony is free and open to the public. “I […] The post Alcorn State announces plans for new president’s inauguration appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Absentee voting has begun for November general election
NATCHEZ — Registered voters can now cast absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 general election, said Eva Givens, Adams County Circuit Clerk. In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Also, the Circuit Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to noon for […] The post Absentee voting has begun for November general election appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘This boozer’s seen it all’: Historic Natchez saloon earns ranking among ‘best in the world’
NATCHEZ – Never one to shy away from a good party, Natchez has long enjoyed a reputation for its hospitality and drinking establishments. Now, one of the Mississippi River town’s most iconic bars has earned the privilege of ranking among the best in the world. Steffan Rhys, a writer, traveler and self-proclaimed bar aficionado, penned […] The post ‘This boozer’s seen it all’: Historic Natchez saloon earns ranking among ‘best in the world’ appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
JUST SAY NO: Concordia Sheriff’s Office and LDH educate students on drug dangers
CONCORDIA PARISH — Last week the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office along with Delta Bank brought speakers from the Louisiana Dept of Health – Office of Public Health and Briggs Communications into each junior high and high school in the parish to educate students of the dangers of vaping and to provide them with information about […] The post JUST SAY NO: Concordia Sheriff’s Office and LDH educate students on drug dangers appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo Gallery: Community gathers at Table during Soul Food Fusion Fest
NATCHEZ — A night of food music and good company raised money for education and workforce development opportunities in the Natchez community at the Soul Food Fusion Festival’s Community Table event. The event proved successful as people joined renowned chefs and social media influencers at the community table. This photo gallery includes scenes of the […] The post Photo Gallery: Community gathers at Table during Soul Food Fusion Fest appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo Gallery: Busy bluff weekend with Brits, walkers fighting battle against Alzheimer’s
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Bluff is busting with activity this Saturday as British cars line Broadway Street at the Natchez Grand Hotel for the English Motoring Club of Mississippi’s annual “Brits on the Bluff” car show. Meanwhile, a group of walkers passed by the car show and Downtown Natchez Farmer’s Market wearing purple for Alzheimer’s […] The post Photo Gallery: Busy bluff weekend with Brits, walkers fighting battle against Alzheimer’s appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Second-half rally gives Green Wave homecoming game win over Brookhaven Academy
NATCHEZ — Cathedral High School trailed Brookhaven Academy early in the third quarter, but three scoring drives by the Green Wave allowed them to escape with a 24-21 win over the Cougars in Cathedral’s homecoming game last Friday night at D’Evereux Stadium. Cathedral led 24-14 with less than two minutes before quarterback Tristan Fondren, trying […] The post Second-half rally gives Green Wave homecoming game win over Brookhaven Academy appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ocean Springs cruises to blowout win over Natchez High
NATCHEZ — Despite being winless to start the season, MHSAA Class 7A Ocean Springs High School knew that it still had a good team. Perhaps Class 5A Natchez High School should have realized just how good the Greyhounds really are. Ocean Springs jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 49-16 win […] The post Ocean Springs cruises to blowout win over Natchez High appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
COMING IN CLUTCH: Coleman’s last-second run gives ACCS victory over Oak Forest
NATCHEZ — With 3:12 remaining in the game and two timeouts to work with, Adams County Christian School had plenty of time to move down the field for the game-winning touchdown against Oak Forest Academy on Friday. Even with a five-yard penalty that backed the Rebels from the Yellow Jackets’ 1-yard line to the 6-yard […] The post COMING IN CLUTCH: Coleman’s last-second run gives ACCS victory over Oak Forest appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
GALLERY: Luminary event shines light in darkness of Alzheimer’s disease
One by one, people came to the Natchez Bluff Friday to light a luminary bag in honor of a loved one who has suffered from dementia. More than 30 of these bags illuminated the steps to the Natchez Bluff bandstand as Cha Cha Boo performed for attendees. Each $5 bag purchased supports the Alzheimer’s Association, […] The post GALLERY: Luminary event shines light in darkness of Alzheimer’s disease appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Major restoration work at Christ Episcopal Church to be revealed Sunday
By CAROLYN VANCE SMITH / Special to The Natchez Democrat CHURCH HILL — The completion of a months-long restoration of Christ Episcopal Church, Church Hill, will be revealed at a worship service at 2 p.m., Sunday. Conducting the service will be the Rev. Sam Godfrey of Vicksburg. Tate Taylor, a member of Christ Church, guided the […] The post Major restoration work at Christ Episcopal Church to be revealed Sunday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Grandson finds man’s body; granddaughter charged with murder
NATCHEZ — The granddaughter of a Natchez man found dead in his home Thursday night is being charged with his murder. Pete Taylor, 77, was found dead in his home at 409 Watts St., Natchez, Thursday night when his juvenile grandson came home and discovered his body. The grandson called 911 at approximately 10:42 p.m. […] The post Grandson finds man’s body; granddaughter charged with murder appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
SMART BUDGETING: Natchez High School 10th graders practice financial literacy
Natchez High School sophomores completed a financial literacy exercise on Thursday morning where each had to complete a budget with their assigned career and family makeup. The exercise was led by representatives from Regions Bank. LaRose Moore from Regions Bank explains to students the rules of the exercise. “You need to plan wisely and play […] The post SMART BUDGETING: Natchez High School 10th graders practice financial literacy appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez woman honored with donation from Women’s Auxiliary
Editor’s Note: This story was originally posted with an error in the last name of the donation recipient. Her name, Glennese Smith, is corrected in the story below. We apologize for the error and are happy to set the record straight. NATCHEZ — General Missionary Baptist State Convention’s Women’s Auxiliary recently presented a local nonprofit […] The post Natchez woman honored with donation from Women’s Auxiliary appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez native and songwriting legend Glen Ballard honored with Mississippi Hall of Fame induction
OCEAN SPRINGS — Natchez native and world-renowned singer-songwriter Glen Ballard was inducted into the Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night. Mississippi greats Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Willie Dixon, all honored posthumously, were also inducted into the Hall of Fame Thursday. “I grew up listening to the music of these three legends honored tonight,” […] The post Natchez native and songwriting legend Glen Ballard honored with Mississippi Hall of Fame induction appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Week 6
Oak Forest Academy 23, ACCS 28, final. Brookhaven Academy 21, Cathedral 24, final. Ocean Springs 42, Natchez High 16, 4th quarter Delta Charter 14, Ferriday 32, final. Vidalia 14, Block 14, halftime Seminary 48, Franklin County 0, final. Murrah 22, Jefferson County 34, halftime McLaurin 21, Wilkinson County 12, 3rd quarter Silliman Institute 0, Centreville […] The post FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Week 6 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Elderly Natchez man found dead in his home; apparent homicide victim
NATCHEZ — A 77-year-old Natchez man was found dead in his home late Thursday night, the apparent victim of a homicide. Adams County Coroner James Lee said Pete Taylor of 409 Watts St. died from blunt force trauma to the head. Taylor was pronounced dead at 10:41 p.m. Thursday. “This was an awful tragedy today,” […] The post Elderly Natchez man found dead in his home; apparent homicide victim appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Martin receives Concordian of the Year Award; Businesses, individuals honored during annual chamber event
VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Annual Awards Dinner Celebration on Thursday evening was one full of smiles as outstanding individuals and businesses were honored for their community contributions. Joey Martin, a good-humored journalist of the Concordia Sentinel, was among the honorees as he was named the 2023 Concordian of the Year. […] The post Martin receives Concordian of the Year Award; Businesses, individuals honored during annual chamber event appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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