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Natchez Now stakeholders hear update, tour Loss Prevention properties
NATCHEZ — Natchez Now’s quarterly meeting gave its stakeholders a first-hand look at the progress and job creation success at Loss Prevention Services, as well as an update on the work of Natchez Inc., its economic development arm. Natchez Now, in conjunction with the City of Natchez and Adams County, funds the workings of Natchez […] The post Natchez Now stakeholders hear update, tour Loss Prevention properties appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi judge finds woman guilty of trespassing on land for controversial proposed oilfield landfill owned by county supervisor
A Mississippi judge found a woman guilty of trespassing on the property of a controversial proposed oilfield landfill owned by a county supervisor. Millicent Graning, of Natchez, was found guilty of misdemeanor trespassing on Tuesday. Graning was arrested on March 29 by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office after a warrant...
Legislature OKs bill that could help supervisors lease new jail facility
NATCHEZ — Both houses of the state Legislature have approved extending the amount of time counties can enter into lease agreements, giving Adams County supervisors an option should they choose to enter into a lease agreement for the construction of a new jail. House Bill 4090 will now be sent to the governor for his […] The post Legislature OKs bill that could help supervisors lease new jail facility appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Judge finds Natchez woman guilty of misdemeanor trespassing at proposed landfill site
NATCHEZ — An Amite County Justice Court Judge found Millicent Graning guilty of misdemeanor trespassing on Tuesday. Graning was arrested on March 29 by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office after a warrant for her arrest was signed and issued by Arnold on March 13. Kevin Wilson filed an affidavit with Adams County Justice Court on […] The post Judge finds Natchez woman guilty of misdemeanor trespassing at proposed landfill site appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
City continues negotiations with county for fire service, E-911 dispatch
NATCHEZ — City of Natchez Fire Chief Robert Arrington briefed Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and the city’s aldermen Tuesday night on negotiations with the Adams County Board of Supervisors over fire services and E-911 dispatch services. The county contracts with the City of Natchez for fire service in the county. The city contracts with the […] The post City continues negotiations with county for fire service, E-911 dispatch appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Meet the dispatchers who keep Natchez and Adams County safe
By ANNETTE FELLS, Adams County E-911 Director Special to The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — As part of National Telecommunicators Week, which ends April 21, Adams County E-911 Director Annette Fells recognized the telecommunicators who serve Natchez and Adams County every day. “If you see them, please tell them thank you for the jobs they do for […] The post Meet the dispatchers who keep Natchez and Adams County safe appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sheriff: Tip leads to capture of another ‘most wanted’ individual
VIDALIA, La. — Another one of Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s “most wanted” individuals has been apprehended this evening in Vidalia, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said. According to his indictment dated July 21, 2022, Ryan Streeter, 27, allegedly aided and concealed Shelby Brook Jordan when she allegedly shot at Eric Laprairie on Nov. 29, 2019, […] The post Sheriff: Tip leads to capture of another ‘most wanted’ individual appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Another from ACSO Most Wanted List captured by Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office
NATCHEZ — Thanks to the good work of Wilkinson County Sheriff Reginald Jackson’s Office, one of Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s most wanted suspects is behind bars. Roger Dale Nettles, 43, was taken into custody without incident in Wilkinson County Friday morning. He has been returned to Natchez and booked into the Adams County Jail. Nettles […] The post Another from ACSO Most Wanted List captured by Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘Slap in the face’: Former lead singer of Bishop Gunn indicted after alleged theft of ex-bandmate’s equipment
NATCHEZ — Travis McCready, the former lead singer of Bishop Gunn has been indicted for possession of stolen property charges after he allegedly broke into his former bandmate’s sound studio and stole thousands of dollars worth of music equipment and electronics. He was booked into the Adams County jail on Thursday, arrest records show. “After […] The post ‘Slap in the face’: Former lead singer of Bishop Gunn indicted after alleged theft of ex-bandmate’s equipment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Court documents reveal details of deer trading conspiracy ahead of final sentencing
NATCHEZ — Two Louisiana men charged with conspiracy to trade live-white tailed deer committed the violation sometime between October of 2020 and June 2021, court documents show. Brandon Scott Favre, of Baton Rouge, owns Mistletoe Properties just north of Natchez in Adams County was already sentenced for the crime after he pleaded guilty. His co-conspirator […] The post Court documents reveal details of deer trading conspiracy ahead of final sentencing appeared first on Daily Leader.
UPDATE: Truck stolen from Adams County identified at traffic stop
NATCHEZ — A truck that was stolen from an Adams County property over the weekend has been recovered by Dallas, Texas, police, authorities said. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten confirmed on Tuesday evening that Dallas police identified the truck during a traffic stop. The driver fled officers on foot, Patten said. It was stolen from […] The post UPDATE: Truck stolen from Adams County identified at traffic stop appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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