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Mother, daughters witness ‘miracle’ of motherhood first-hand with similar career choices
NATCHEZ — While Mother’s Day only comes around once a year, sister neonatal nurses at Merit Health Natchez said they get to witness the miracle of motherhood every day. They also get to work closely with their own mother in a similar specialty, though neither of them had planned it. Chandler Brantley and Annie Russ […] The post Mother, daughters witness ‘miracle’ of motherhood first-hand with similar career choices appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
LaSalle Tigers Place Five on All-District
The LaSalle Tigers baseball team placed five of its members on the District 3-1A All-District Team. Selected to the First Team All-District was junior pitcher Brady Tatum. Chosen for the Second Team All-District was senior shortstop Kendryk Morrow, senior catcher Tanner Gagne and sophomore third baseman Kale Murphrey. Making the...
Group who allegedly took Gilbert teen in doomsday plot change plea
Three people who were part of a religious doomsday plot changed their plea to guilty in connection to the disappearance of a Gilbert boy last October. Spring Thibaudeau, her brother Brook Hale and her daughter Abigail Snarr have pleaded guilty to lesser charges. The 16-year-old went missing but was found a few days later.
Cathedral School delays start of school day, ACCS to start at 8 a.m.
Responding to a line of string storms that moved through the area Monday morning, knocking out power for some and downing tree limbs on roadways, local school officials have made some adjustments and accommodations to their school day. Officials at Cathedral School in Natchez have announced.a delayed schedule for the school day. School for students […] The post Cathedral School delays start of school day, ACCS to start at 8 a.m. appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Vidalia High sends 78 graduates out into the world Friday
NATCHEZ — With a backdrop of a bright orange setting sun, 78 members of the Vidalia High School Class of 2024 grabbed their caps and tossed them high in the air, ending their youth and taking a step toward the future. Hundreds of happy and supportive — and relieved — family and friends wore t-shirts […] The post Vidalia High sends 78 graduates out into the world Friday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mercedes collides with 18-wheeler near Beau Pre on U.S. 61; Driver airlifted
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Highway Patrol responded at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to a wreck near Beau Pre Road on U.S. 61 involving an 18-wheeler and a car. The driver of the black Mercedes, identified as Sonalben Patel, 50, of Natchez, has been airlifted from Merit Health Natchez to Jackson with serious injuries, according to Corporal […] The post Mercedes collides with 18-wheeler near Beau Pre on U.S. 61; Driver airlifted appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Pollock police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash
POLLOCK, La. (KALB) - The Pollock Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened at the intersection of Hwy 8 East and Hwy 165 that claimed the life of a Jena man. Pollock police said the hit-and-run happened on May 4, around 3:18 a.m. The driver left the...
Concordia Parish Academy graduates 20 in Class of 2024
VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology Principal Whest Shirley thought the Class of 2024 was so special, he wrote a song for them, which he and his wife, Dara Shirley, performed at graduation Friday night at the Vidalia Convention Center. Shirley presented diplomas to 20 graduates of the academy, a competitive […] The post Concordia Parish Academy graduates 20 in Class of 2024 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
The late Butch Brown to be honored at Tuesday’s meeting of Mayor and Board of Aldermen
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Senator Albert Butler, who represents the state’s 37th District, will attend the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday to present a resolution to Larry Brown Jr. in memory of his father, the late Mayor Larry “Butch” Brown Sr. Brown served as mayor of Natchez for a total of three […] The post The late Butch Brown to be honored at Tuesday’s meeting of Mayor and Board of Aldermen appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Vidalia man arrested after shooting dog amid family dispute
VIDALIA, La. — A Vidalia man was arrested Monday afternoon when he allegedly shot a dog during an argument with a family member, authorities said. Charles Marvin Morehead, 53, of Vidalia, was booked into the Concordia Parish Jail on Monday with charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated cruelty to animals and possession of […] The post Vidalia man arrested after shooting dog amid family dispute appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Texas man arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles following Concordia Parish investigation
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - A Texas man was arrested following an investigation with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit. The investigation began after the man sent lewd pictures to what he thought was a child online. CPSO says Evan Brooks Shannon, 33, of Fort Worth, Tx.,...
U.S. Marshals apprehend Texas fugitive after two hour standoff at Natchez home
NATCHEZ — U.S. Marshals, with assistance from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Natchez Police Department, captured a fugitive wanted in Texas who was hiding in a home on Martin’s Lane in Natchez on Tuesday morning after a two-hour standoff. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said his office was contacted at approximately 7:30 a.m. […] The post U.S. Marshals apprehend Texas fugitive after two hour standoff at Natchez home appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
3 out of 7 Concordia Parish water systems fail LDH’s water quality test
FERRIDAY, La. — Three out of seven Concordia Parish water systems failed the 2023 Louisiana Department of Health Safe Drinking Water grading program, based on LDH reports released May 1. Act 98 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the Louisiana Department of Health Safe Drinking Water Program to develop a grade for […] The post 3 out of 7 Concordia Parish water systems fail LDH’s water quality test appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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