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Monsoon-like rain takes out Bourke Road bridge
NATCHEZ — A handful of residents are stuck on their property Monday morning after a monsoon-like rain “blew out” the bridge on Bourke Road in Adams County. Adams County Board of Supervisors President Kevin Wilson, who represents District 2, surveyed the damage Monday morning. “I think it blew out at about 7 a.m.,” Wilson said. […] The post Monsoon-like rain takes out Bourke Road bridge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Juvenile airlifted after 4-wheeler accident at trail ride on Windy Hill Road
NATCHEZ — A juvenile was injured and had to be airlifted to a hospital late Saturday afternoon after an ATV accident at a private event. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies planned to block off U.S. 84 near Windy Hill Road for the rescue helicopter to land. However, Core Civic Correctional Facility granted permission for the helicopter […] The post Juvenile airlifted after 4-wheeler accident at trail ride on Windy Hill Road appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UPDATE: Three E-911 dispatchers transported to hospital after prolonged inhaling of diesel fumes from spill at jail
UPDATE: Three Adams County E-911 dispatchers who were on duty during the diesel fuel spill in the basement of the Adams County Jail have been transported to the hospital for treatment. It is not known if any of the three has been admitted to the hospital. E-911 Dispatch Director Annette Fells, along with two call-in […] The post UPDATE: Three E-911 dispatchers transported to hospital after prolonged inhaling of diesel fumes from spill at jail appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez-Adams School District goes virtual Monday after early morning storms knock out power for some
Officials with the Natchez-Adams County School District have announced that the district is switching to virtual learning Monday after a line of storms knocked out power for some areas of the city and county. The district made the announcement on Facebook and in messages to parents and staff. Adams County officials warn residents to be […] The post Natchez-Adams School District goes virtual Monday after early morning storms knock out power for some appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Storms cause thousands to lose power; flooded roads
NATCHEZ — Adams County and City of Natchez offices have a delayed opening Monday, May 13, due to overnight storms causing power loss, water and debris in roadways. Entergy has over 2,200 power outages reported by Adams County customers. Southwest electric has an additional 2,000 outages reported. In a community announcement Neifa Hardy, Ph.D., Adams […] The post Storms cause thousands to lose power; flooded roads appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Brookhaven man turns himself in to Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on rape charge
NATCHEZ — A Brookhaven man turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and has been charged with rape. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said his office began an investigation on April 24 into an alleged rape of an Adams County resident. On May 7, Adams County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigators obtained […] The post Brookhaven man turns himself in to Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on rape charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Juvenile airlifted, another taken to hospital after ATV accident during trail ride
A juvenile was injured and had to be airlifted to a hospital late Saturday afternoon after an ATV accident at a Mississippi trail ride and family celebration. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies planned to block off U.S. 84 near Windy Hill Road for the rescue helicopter to land. However, the nearby Core Civic Correctional Facility permitted the helicopter to land on its property.
Diesel fuel leak in basement of Adams County Jail overwhelms E-911 dispatchers; system being relocated
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County Emergency Management are in the process of relocating E-911 dispatchers after gallons of diesel fuel leaked from a generator in the basement of the Adams County Jail and fumes became overwhelming. Paramedics from AMR have been requested to check out dispatchers. “Dispatchers began smelling fumes […] The post Diesel fuel leak in basement of Adams County Jail overwhelms E-911 dispatchers; system being relocated appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Three Mississippi E-911 dispatchers transported to hospital after diesel fuel spill
Three Mississippi E-911 dispatchers were transported to the hospital for treatment after being overcome by fumes from a diesel fuel spill in the basement of the Adams County Jail where they work. It is not known if any of the three has been admitted to the hospital. E-911 Dispatch Director...
Brookhaven man arrested for alleged rape in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Brookhaven man was arrested in Adams County in connection to an alleged rape. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said his office began the investigation on April 24 after a resident was allegedly raped. On May 7, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for 26-year-old James Gove. He turned himself in […]
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