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UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect’s bond set at $100K
NATCHEZ — Natchez Municipal Judge Christina Daugherty set a $100,000 bond for a young man who allegedly robbed a Natchez convenience store around the midnight hour on Sunday. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nehemiah Levy, 19, allegedly approached a store clerk at the Blue Sky Exxon station on Liberty Road and demanded that she […] The post UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect’s bond set at $100K appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
GALLERY: Saturday car show on the Natchez Bluff features exotic cars
NATCHEZ — Exotic cars such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and all other British or European cars and motorcycles aged 20 years or older, plus an interesting new 2024 Eclipse-inspired Rolls-Royce were seen at the Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show on Saturday on the Natchez Bluff. The showstopping 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ékleipsis, a limited edition available only […] The post GALLERY: Saturday car show on the Natchez Bluff features exotic cars 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.
School district grants leases for part of unused schools
NATCHEZ — Parts of two previously vacant Natchez Adams School District buildings will now be put to use. The NASD Board of Trustees agreed unanimously on Tuesday to a no-cost lease of portions of the former Robert Lewis Middle School and Joseph Frazier Elementary to organizations that seek to house programming there to benefit the […] The post School district grants leases for part of unused schools appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Woman arrested on arson charge after Natchez apartment building fire
NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman was arrested on an arson charge after setting a fire to her son’s clothing which ultimately resulted in damage to an apartment building, police said. Commander Jerry Ford of Natchez Police Department said the fire allegedly began with a domestic dispute between Sandra Carnell Covington, 53, and her son at […] The post Woman arrested on arson charge after Natchez apartment building fire appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Natchez Garden Club honors Guido with award
NATCHEZ — In 2018, The Natchez Garden Club embarked on a new tradition known as the Magnolia Festival season, a festive time for honoring the club’s rich history, members of the club who have contributed significant service to the club, and the selected royalty for the reigning year. The festival concludes with the Magnolia Ball, […] The post LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Natchez Garden Club honors Guido with award appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Blooming by the River: Flowers take center stage this weekend
NATCHEZ — The beauty of flowers takes center stage in Natchez this weekend when two of the city’s most respected community groups plan flower shows and lectures from experts. On Saturday, the Pilgrimage Garden Club hosts The Natchez Tableaux, a flower show at the city-owned historic home Auburn from 2 to 4 p.m. The Natchez […] The post Blooming by the River: Flowers take center stage this weekend appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office seeking location of Second Degree Murder suspect
FRANKLIN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating Isaiah Davis in regards to an ongoing investigation with the Winnsboro Police Department. Davis currently has an active warrant through Winnsboro for Second Degree Murder. If you have any information regarding this...
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.
Natchez woman turns $5 into $5,000 with lottery ticket
NATCHEZ – Talk about a lucky day. A Natchez woman recently won $5,000 on a $5 scratch-off Mississippi Lottery ticket. The woman won the prize with a Lincoln scratch-off ticket purchased at Sprint Mart #62 in Natchez. According to the Mississippi Lottery website, top prize for the scratch off game is $100,000 and there were […] The post Natchez woman turns $5 into $5,000 with lottery ticket appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Parish school board ponders raises, opposes state ESA plan
VIDALIA, La. — Can Concordia Parish School District afford to give support personnel and teachers raises next year? What about renovate the Ferriday High School building? These questions were pondered during a lengthy budget discussion during a special school board meeting on Thursday. The budget questions took up most of the hour-long meeting, where only […] The post Parish school board ponders raises, opposes state ESA plan appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Owner asks help locating stolen truck, trailer with zero-turn mower
NATCHEZ — The owner of a truck, trailer and zero-turn mower stolen in Adams County is asking for the public to help law enforcement locate them. The vehicle is a single cab, four-wheel drive 1994 Chevy 3500 one-ton dually pickup truck attached to a 16-foot utility trailer with a Husqvarna MZT-52 zero turn mower on […] The post Owner asks help locating stolen truck, trailer with zero-turn mower appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Control burn today near Cranfield, U.S. 84; No need to call 911
NATCHEZ — Adams County residents should be aware of a control burn today that will cause smoke to rise in the area of U.S. 84 and Cranfield Road. A community message sent via the county’s CodeRED messaging system by Fire Response Coordinator Darryl Smith said the U.S. Forest Service will be burning 1255 acres today. […] The post Control burn today near Cranfield, U.S. 84; No need to call 911 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday man accused of first-degree rape; arrested
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On April 4, 2024, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Child Exploitation Unit began investigating the sexual abuse of a child after receiving information from a mandated reporter. According to officials, the investigation evidence was recovered that 28-year-old Anthony L Hunter of Ferriday, La. […]
Alligator on Ferriday highway gives morning commuters something to talk about
FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday Police Chief Sam King said he’d never encountered an alligator on the job as big as the one seen in the middle of E.E. Wallace Boulevard on Monday morning. “It appears his ride left him stranded,” King said in a social media post about the 11-foot alligator that somehow made its […] The post Alligator on Ferriday highway gives morning commuters something to talk about 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.
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