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County fire coordinator wants burn ban, state funds for volunteers
NATCHEZ—Adams County Fire Coordinator Darryl Smith is asking residents to refrain from burning anything. Smith is asking the state to approve a burn ban. Until that’s approved, he seeks the cooperation of Adams County residents to help prevent grass fires and the like that come from burning things outdoors. “The conditions are so very dry,” […] The post County fire coordinator wants burn ban, state funds for volunteers appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Phase 2 of convention center renovation contract awarded
NATCHEZ — Hope Enterprises, a Natchez-based company, was awarded a contract for $965,500 for Phase 2 of three phases of the Natchez Convention Center renovation project. Hope Enterprises was the low bidder of the three bids submitted for the project. It is owned and operated by Blase and Brent Gaude of Natchez. Natchez Mayor Dan […] The post Phase 2 of convention center renovation contract awarded appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo Gallery: ACCS shine like stars on first day of school
Adams County Christian School elementary students shined like stars and wore crowns like royalty on their first day of school Wednesday. Some senior girls also wore crowns and tiaras to celebrate their last first day. The photo gallery above shows scenes from students first day back to school. The post Photo Gallery: ACCS shine like stars on first day of school appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo Gallery: IIGP charter school students earning paws for good behavior on first day
Students at Instant Impact Global Prep charter school showed good behavior and learned how their actions can lead to rewards, including red and black “panther paws” to purchase goodies on their first day back to school. The photo gallery above includes scenes from the first day back at IIGP. The post Photo Gallery: IIGP charter school students earning paws for good behavior on first day appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Photo Gallery: Green means Go for another school year at Cathedral
Cathedral GreenWave students were all smiles as they returned to school for another first day on Wednesday, where they learned the ins and outs of what the year will bring. Cathedral High School Seniors continued the tradition of starting the school year with a prayer at sunrise on the football field before their last first […] The post Photo Gallery: Green means Go for another school year at Cathedral appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Officials express support to re-establish a Natchez Boys and Girls Club
NATCHEZ — More than a decade ago, over 200 children were enrolled in a Natchez chapter of the Boys and Girls Club and attended regular programming in the former Margaret Martin school. Financial decline eventually led to its closure, but now local leaders once affiliated with the club want to bring it back. At a […] The post Officials express support to re-establish a Natchez Boys and Girls Club appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
CONSUMERS BEWARE: Locals report 4 or 5 incidents of card fraud by way of skimming at grocery stores
NATCHEZ —At least five or six incidents of card fraud have been reported locally over the past two days that seem to be linked to skimming devices at some local grocery stores, Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said. Skimming occurs when devices are illegally installed on or inside point-of-sale terminals, ATMs or fuel pumps to […] The post CONSUMERS BEWARE: Locals report 4 or 5 incidents of card fraud by way of skimming at grocery stores appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
2 charged during late Monday carjacking, shooting incident
NATCHEZ — A late Monday night carjacking turned into a shooting incident when the alleged shooter reportedly took matters into his own hands, Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said. The incident occurred on West Steirs Lane before 10 p.m. Monday. Green said a 17-year-old juvenile threatened a resident identified as 69-year-old Darnell Crawford with a […] The post 2 charged during late Monday carjacking, shooting incident appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
2nd annual Healthy Heart and Resources fair takes place this Saturday
VIDALIA, La. — The Town of Vidalia, Vidalia Beautification Committee and Fidelity Court #20 Heroines of Jericho will host the second annual Healthy Heart and Resources on the River Community Information Fair this Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Vidalia Conference & Convention Center, 112 Front St. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and last until noon. […] The post 2nd annual Healthy Heart and Resources fair takes place this Saturday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez Big M Supply, McComb Wholesale Paper Co. acquired by Southwest Wholesale
NATCHEZ — The new owner of the Natchez-based Big M Supply company announced a merging of the company with McComb Wholesale Paper into Southwest Wholesale and its family of brands. Located at 21 Feltus St., Big M Supply is a supplier of laundry equipment and supplies and services, janitorial equipment and supplies, and paper and […] The post Natchez Big M Supply, McComb Wholesale Paper Co. acquired by Southwest Wholesale appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Public hearing dates chosen for Vidalia hydro royalty spending
VIDALIA, La. — Public hearings on how the Town of Vidalia should spend excess hydroelectric royalties are scheduled for 5 p.m. on Aug. 20 and 22. At these meetings, town residents and organizations are invited to come to offer their input on how the town should spend millions in revenue from power sold by the […] The post Public hearing dates chosen for Vidalia hydro royalty spending appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
More than 200 youngsters have fun, get school supplies at Back to School Bash Saturday
NATCHEZ — More than 200 Adams County youngsters on Saturday enjoyed hot dogs, chips, drinks, treats and fun and games, as well as took home much-needed school supplies at the Back to School Bash, held at the Adams County Safe Room. Sponsors and organizers included District 3 Adams County Supervisor Angela Hutchins, Adams County Sheriff […] The post More than 200 youngsters have fun, get school supplies at Back to School Bash Saturday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sheriff’s office chooses not to ‘roll forward’ taxes
VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office chose not to roll forward tax millage rates during an annual meeting held at 10 a.m. Monday at the sheriff’s office, leaving the total millage rate at 20.62 mills. “Sheriff David Hedrick and his Financial Team (have) chosen not to ‘roll forward’ which avoided a tax increase for […] The post Sheriff’s office chooses not to ‘roll forward’ taxes appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Do you want to become a Mississippi master gardener? Here’s your chance
NATCHEZ — An online class, which will run from Oct. 1 through Dec. 2, offered by the Mississippi State University Extension Office, will allow you to become a Mississippi Master Gardener. Registration for the Master Gardener class opens from Aug. 13 and will close Sept. 10. Wait, what is a master gardener? It’s a great […] The post Do you want to become a Mississippi master gardener? Here’s your chance appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Look who’s cooking: Retiree Bubba Aldridge
NATCHEZ—Bubba Aldridge of Natchez is one of a number of men who enjoy cooking, sharing their creations and collaborating with other cooks on the Natchez Cook Club Facebook page. Aldridge, who operated Quality Body Shop in Vidalia, Louisiana, for 27 years, only began cooking a few years ago after retirement. “It just started as a […] The post Look who’s cooking: Retiree Bubba Aldridge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Premiere of award-winning 48 Hour Film Project ‘Postal Parasites’ is Aug. 9
NATCHEZ — The short film that won Natchez Film Company the third-place award in the 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans competition “Postal Parasites” has a local premiere scheduled for Aug. 9 at the Natchez Civic Center, the production company announced. Doors open at 6 p.m. and festivities will include a presentation from the Mississippi […] The post Premiere of award-winning 48 Hour Film Project ‘Postal Parasites’ is Aug. 9 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘Events every weekend’: Fall activities right around the corner
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Food and Wine Festival and Christmas in July events Saturday proved successful to downtown business owners, who saw increased foot traffic through Downtown Natchez throughout the weekend, they said during Wednesday’s merchant’s group meeting. The coming months promise even more activity, Downtown Natchez Alliance Director Kevin Miers said. “There is a […] The post ‘Events every weekend’: Fall activities right around the corner appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Depot, Convention Center updates underway
NATCHEZ — A new event facility in Natchez positioned on the Natchez bluff with a scenic view of the Mississippi River will soon be available to book events in, though it isn’t quite finished. The River Room located inside the historic train depot on the Natchez bluff received a plaque designating its future use as […] The post Depot, Convention Center updates underway appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Inmate charged with stabbing incident in Concordia Parish prison
FERRIDAY, La. — A Concordia Parish inmate has been charged with the stabbing of two other inmates who were being admitted into the same dorm, parish officials confirmed. Jhumarcus Chatman, 26, faces a second-degree battery charge related to the incident on Tuesday. Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Public Information Director said he and other inmates in […] The post Inmate charged with stabbing incident in Concordia Parish prison appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UPDATE: Judge sets bond at $1.5 million for suspect in MHP pursuit
NATCHEZ — Justice Court Judge Audrey Minor has set a $1.5 million cash-only bond for a Natchez man arrested on Thursday after he led Mississippi Highway Patrol Officers on a morning pursuit and fired shots at a trooper during the chase. The suspect, Hollis Louis Green, 33, is a convicted felon who was just released […] The post UPDATE: Judge sets bond at $1.5 million for suspect in MHP pursuit appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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