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Louisiana woman killed in Mississippi crash
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Louisiana woman was killed during a crash in Mississippi. The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 on Highway 61 in Wilkinson County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), a 2013 Acura TL was traveling north on the highway when it left the road and […]
Judges seek support for local drug treatment office
VIDALIA, La. — Both judges serving Louisiana Seventh Judicial District are gathering support for a program that would help local addicts, mental health patients and victims who lack transportation to other parishes. Northeast Louisiana Substance Abuse, or NELSA, is a 501(c)3 organization that provides an array of resources to courts and individuals from individual or […] The post Judges seek support for local drug treatment office appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Man and a minor reportedly confess to burglaries in the Ridgecrest area
FERRIDAY, La. (KTVE/KARD) — In early April, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Investigation Division opened an investigation into a string of burglaries in the Ridgecrest area. On May 5, 2024, a resident called 911 to report that their house was being broken into. The caller was able to give a description of two male […]
Police Jury supports region-wide bike trail, safety study
VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Parish Police Jury passed resolutions in support of grant opportunities for a region-wide bicycle trail and street safety study benefiting multiple northeast Louisiana parishes. Louisiana District 21 Rep. C. Travis Johnson III, D-Ferriday, addressed the police jury on Monday to ask for its support of the two grant opportunities for […] The post Police Jury supports region-wide bike trail, safety study appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez man cashes in on lottery prize with 1 in 10,000 odds
NATCHEZ – A Natchez might be boasting that his lucky number is seven after winning $7,700 on a pair of lottery tickets. The winner purchased two Cash 4 tickets for the Friday, May 3, afternoon drawing, for $1 each at Go Mart in Natchez. He picked “9950” as the number on both tickets and selected […] The post Natchez man cashes in on lottery prize with 1 in 10,000 odds appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Parish Water Systems Receive 2023 Grades
Seven of LaSalle Parish’s 13 water systems received an “A” recently with the release of the Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) 2023 Water System Grade Report. Every year the state is required by law to develop a letter grade for each water system in the state as part of its community water system accountability. According to LDH, the letter grade is reflective of each water system’s quality and performance.
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.
Preparations underway for 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizers said everything is on track for the 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade. “This event is an important part of Natchez and Vidalia history,” said Laura Ann Jackson, who chairs the Committee for the Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade. “It’s part of our heritage. It’s our way of honoring our military […]
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.
LaSalle Headstart Hosts “Grill and Chill”
The LaSalle Headstart in Trout, LA hosted their annual “Grill with Dad and Chill with Mom” Event, last Friday, May 10. During this end-of-the-year event, children at LaSalle Headstart got to spend the day with their dad, moms, grandparents and other family members. Parents and family were welcome...
‘This can’t be good.’ Photo of boat on Natchez highway elicits quizzical looks, comments on social media
It looked like a weekend of boating and fishing on the lake was not starting as planned for one boat owner. On Saturday, photos of a boat stranded on the side of a Mississippi highway in Natchez received probably as many comments and shares on social media as quizzical looks from passersby. Jody Smith, from […] The post ‘This can’t be good.’ Photo of boat on Natchez highway elicits quizzical looks, comments on social media appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘Erasing Slavery’ will be topic of upcoming Natchez Historical Society meeting
Dr. Ariela Gross, distinguished professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law, will talk about slavery and its impact on the rule of law at the Tuesday, May 28 meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. The meeting is free to the public and will be held at the Historic Natchez Foundation, 108 S. Commerce […] The post ‘Erasing Slavery’ will be topic of upcoming Natchez Historical Society meeting appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
A Memorable Birthday: Josie Craig celebrates 105
NATCHEZ — Katie’s Ladies’ eldest fashion model turned 105 years old last week. Josie “Dolly” Craig celebrated her 105th birthday on Wednesday like she does every year, with a birthday party at her favorite store surrounded by friends and family. “Teasingly, I asked her where she would like to have her birthday party,” Katie’s Ladies […] The post A Memorable Birthday: Josie Craig celebrates 105 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.
Franklin Parish duo accused of setting house on fire to collect insurance money; arrested
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. FRANKLIN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On December 9, 2023, around 5:15 AM, officials of the Bunkie Fire Department were dispatched to a residence on Highway 29 in Avoyelles Parish due to a house fire. Upon arrival, officials saw a house fully engulfed in flames. According to authorities, […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferriday High School celebrates Class of 2024 Graduation
FERRIDAY, La. — Nearly 60 students at Ferriday High School received their diplomas on Thursday evening and now prepare for the next chapter of their lives. Many of these students will not be doing so empty-handed. “In total, this senior class amassed $516,922 in scholarships,” said Iyna Barnes, Dean of Students at FHS. Valedictorian K’Aliya […] The post PHOTO GALLERY: Ferriday High School celebrates Class of 2024 Graduation appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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