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Ex-prison employee in Tensas parish led chase that ended with wreck in Ferriday
FERRIDAY, La. — A now former employee at the Tensas Parish Detention Center in Waterproof reportedly attempted to report to work while intoxicated and then led deputies on a high-speed chase before he collided with a trailer in Ferriday on Sunday morning. Tensas Parish Sheriff Rob Rushing said Richard Townsend “was currently employed” at the […] The post Ex-prison employee in Tensas parish led chase that ended with wreck in Ferriday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
13-year-old Mississippi boy arrested after mother’s boyfriend stabbed to death
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after his mother’s boyfriend was stabbed to death. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports that Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey said officers responded to a disturbance call on Green Acres Drive just outside of Fayette shortly after midnight on Sunday. When they...
Ferriday man faces plethora of charges after allegedly trying to set fire to ex-girlfriend’s apartment
NATCHEZ — A Ferriday, Louisiana, man allegedly tried to set his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on fire in Natchez Sunday night. Natchez Police Commander Jerry Ford said his officers arrested Kimonte Leonard, 20, of 27393 Highway 15, Ferriday, on charges of aggravated assault, four counts of burglary, and one count of grand larceny. The fire was set in […] The post Ferriday man faces plethora of charges after allegedly trying to set fire to ex-girlfriend’s apartment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Deputies make three additional arrests after last week’s search warrant and arrests in Cranfield
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies have made three additional arrests in relation to a search warrant executed in Cranfield last Thursday evening that yielded the confiscation of drugs and three arrests. Deputies with the ACSO Special Operations Group executed a search warrant at 37 Fieldview Drive. The sheriff’s office had received several complaints about […] The post Deputies make three additional arrests after last week’s search warrant and arrests in Cranfield appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Three-day Concordia Juneteenth celebration planned in Ferriday, Vidalia
VIDALIA, La. — A three-day celebration of Juneteenth in Concordia Parish begins Thursday, June 13 and lasts through Saturday, June 15, with large events happening in both Ferriday and Vidalia. The kick-off is a welcome reception and “1990s takeback stage play” featuring famous African Americans beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Delta Music Museum […] The post Three-day Concordia Juneteenth celebration planned in Ferriday, Vidalia appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
One person airlifted after wreck in Ferriday involving officer pursuit
FERRIDAY, La. — One person is in the hospital after being airlifted with serious injuries following a wreck Sunday morning in Ferriday, officials said. Richard Townsend was reportedly fleeing from Tensas Parish officers when he collided with a trailer being pulled by a truck with Texas plates near Circle K in Ferriday at approximately 9:40 […] The post One person airlifted after wreck in Ferriday involving officer pursuit appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Seeking land: Concordia Parish could get free weather tower
VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish has an opportunity to receive a new 30-foot weather tower for better weather monitoring in the parish at no cost. The catch is finding a spot to build the tower. “The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has secured funding through U.S. Congress and is working in collaboration with the University […] The post Seeking land: Concordia Parish could get free weather tower appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Dog hit by car, in critical condition; ‘We need owner to step up’
NATCHEZ — A dog often seen roaming the neighborhood behind Parkway Baptist Church was hit by a car at some point early Wednesday morning. Natchez Animal Control and Southside Veterinary Clinic are urgently trying to find the owner. Ashely Comer, who works alongside her son Nash Sanders at Natchez Animal Control said the dog, a […] The post Dog hit by car, in critical condition; ‘We need owner to step up’ appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Officials: Bear spotted in wooded area near Mississippi businesses should be left alone
Officials say a bear spotted in a wooded area near several Mississippi businesses should be left alone and allowed find his way back to less populated areas along the Mississippi River. Officials with the Natchez Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks...
Vidalia faces potential water rate hike, mayor says
VIDALIA, La. — Water rates will have to increase for Vidalia residents in order for the town to not be cut off from state funding, Mayor Buz Craft said to the regular board of alderman meeting attendees on Tuesday. “We’re looking at a possible water increase now because we’re extremely low, and it’s state-mandated for […] The post Vidalia faces potential water rate hike, mayor says appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
City of Natchez to host Annual Kick-Back event on June 13th, part of Juneteenth festivities
NATCHEZ, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 6 p.m., the Annual Kick-Back at NAPAC will take place as part of Juneteenth festivities happening in Natchez. Image courtesy of City of Natchez Facebook Kick-Back at NAPAC is an annual event honoring citizens and businesses for their contributions to the city. Everyone is invited […]
Request to operate children’s home fails in tie vote
NATCHEZ—The fate of a request by the owner of the former Natchez Children’s Home is still in limbo after the planning commission held a special hearing on the matter on June 6. Bishop Stanley Searcy of New Hope Mission Baptist Church, which owns the building at 806 N. Union St., has applied to the city […] The post Request to operate children’s home fails in tie vote appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
LANE CLOSURES: LA 129 in Concordia Parish to have alternating lane closures until approximately Saturday, August 31st
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that LA 129 in Concordia Parish, north of the intersection of LA 565 to the intersection of US 84, will have alternating lane closures until approximately Saturday, August 31, 2024. No detour route will be in place; it will only be a […]
FERRY CLOSURE: Duty Ferry LA 559 in Catahoula Parish will be closed for construction on June 11th
CATAHOULA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development press release, Duty Ferry LA 559 in Catahoula Parish will be closed for construction on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Previous temporary operation hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will resume on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The detour route during the […]
ON TV: WJTV’s Walt Grayson returns to Natchez this Friday
NATCHEZ — Once again, WJTV’s Walt Grayson will return to Natchez on Friday for “Your Hometown,” a series that highlights places and things to do in the Magnolia State. Some will recall getting to meet Grayson in May of 2023, when he visited popular places and restaurants in Natchez, including Frankie’s on Main. WJTV plans […] The post ON TV: WJTV’s Walt Grayson returns to Natchez this Friday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Planned road micro-surfacing project receives no bidders
NATCHEZ—The City of Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen had planned to resurface several city streets this year, but they have found no one to do the work. The city completed an ambitious repaving program this spring in which more than 50 Natchez streets were repaved. For streets that did not make it into the […] The post Planned road micro-surfacing project receives no bidders appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Man tells NPD gunshot wounds accident and self-inflicted
NATCHEZ — Personnel at Merit Health Natchez early this morning notified Natchez Police they were treating a gunshot victim. Commander Jerry Ford said when his officers arrived, they were able to speak with Jadarius Anderson, who had been shot twice — once in the stomach and once in the chest. Anderson, 27, of 101 Thornhill […] The post Man tells NPD gunshot wounds accident and self-inflicted appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Tate Taylor shines national spotlight again on Natchez and his beloved Church Hill
NATCHEZ — Hollywood film director, actor and producer Tate Taylor shined yet another spotlight on Church Hill, Natchez, and Mississippi on Saturday when he was featured in a piece on CBS Saturday morning. Co-anchor Michelle Miller traveled to Mississippi recently to visit with Taylor in Church Hill and Natchez, exploring businesses and the community he […] The post Tate Taylor shines national spotlight again on Natchez and his beloved Church Hill appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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