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City of Natchez to host Juneteenth celebration on June 15th; host of events scheduled
NATCHEZ, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 6 p.m., the Juneteenth Community Awards and Fashion Extravaganza will occur at the Natchez City Auditorium on 207 Jefferson St. Courtesy photo of City of Natchez Delvie Gales will host the event. Tickets are $15 per person. Use the QR code on the flyer above […]
Storm topples tree across Morgantown Road; about 1,200 without power
NATCHEZ — Approximately 1,200 customers in Natchez and Adams County are without electric power this morning, thanks to a line of thunderstorms that made their way through the area on Monday night. Most of those still without power are located in the county and are Southwest Electric customers. Entergy Mississippi is reporting isolated cases of […] The post Storm topples tree across Morgantown Road; about 1,200 without power appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Some Gave All – Jena Memorial Day Program
The annual LaSalle Parish Memorial Day program was held at the LaSalle Parish Courthouse in Jena on Monday, May 27. The event was sponsored by the Whatley-Flaherty VFW Post 5002. Many residents attended the event, showing their respect and appreciation for the many service members who gave their lives while...
Kids’ Community Events
• Week, 3, Friday, June 14: Johnette Downing; Jena @10 a.m., Olla @ 2 p.m. East Jena Baptist Church will have VBS from Sunday, June 9 through Thursday, June 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. nightly. This year’s theme is Keeper’s of the Kingdom. K to 6th grade students are invited! Transportation is available. Contact Heather at 318-794-4328 for the registration link or for more information.
New version of beloved Natchez restaurant opening downtown
NATCHEZ — Wayne Bryant Canon, who most recently was executive director and chef of The Carriage House, is opening a new restaurant — one whose name will be familiar to long-time Natchezians — The Rendezvous. “I am a fanatic for anything nostalgic and anything Natchez,” he said. “My 14th birthday party was held at The […] The post New version of beloved Natchez restaurant opening downtown appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Man charged in Natchez shooting that injured two, dog
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – An arrest has been made after two men and a dog were injured during a shooting in Natchez. The Natchez Democrat reported Wesley Douglas, Jr., was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The shooting happened on Walnut Street just after 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31. The two victims were identified […]
Order Friday’s lunch ahead of time and support good causes
NATCHEZ — Better than a red kettle, there is a fundraiser happening now benefiting the Salvation Army and it sounds tasty. The Antioch Missionary Baptist Association of Natchez has joined forces with the Salvation Army and is selling grilled chicken plates to raise money to support its services and programs for local residents. Fundraiser organizer […] The post Order Friday’s lunch ahead of time and support good causes appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sign up under way for county’s new emergency alert system
NATCHEZ — Adams County is moving to another provider for emergency notification to residents for things like incoming storms and other life-threatening local emergencies. Robert Bradford, Adams County Emergency Management Director, said in an effort to save taxpayer dollars, the county has chosen to contract with Hyper-Reach and is moving away from Code Red as […] The post Sign up under way for county’s new emergency alert system appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Bear spotted off John R. Junkin: Animal control says leave him alone
NATCHEZ — Since early this morning, Natchez Police and Adams County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Karren Holland Ewing and officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks have been tracking a bear seen on John R. Junkin Drive near the area of Farm Bureau Insurance. Ewing reported on social media Monday at about 3:15 […] The post Bear spotted off John R. Junkin: Animal control says leave him alone appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Two journalism interns join Democrat for summer
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Democrat staff welcomes two new interns this summer who both know the area well. Cooper Brumfield, who is the son of Joanna Kidder and Cliff Brumfield, is a rising high school senior at Mississippi School for the Arts in Brookhaven. He is from Natchez and has been published multiple times in […] The post Two journalism interns join Democrat for summer appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Trail ride benefit for local child, St. Jude rescheduled
NATCHEZ — A trail ride benefit for a local child who beat cancer but is now a candidate for a lung transplant has been postponed due to bad weather last weekend. Lilly Anne Bryan, who just turned 11 years old, is in her second week in ICU at a Texas Children’s Hospital after testing positive […] The post Trail ride benefit for local child, St. Jude rescheduled appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
One arrest made in ongoing investigation of Friday evening shooting
NATCHEZ — Natchez police have arrested one individual in an ongoing investigation of a Friday evening shooting that injured two men and a dog. Wesley Douglas Jr. has been arrested on an aggravated assault charge in connection with the shooting that took place Friday shortly after 6 p.m. at 412 Walnut St., said Commander Jerry […] The post One arrest made in ongoing investigation of Friday evening shooting appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Some Gave All – Olla Memorial Day Program
The Centennial Cultural Center in downtown Olla hosted their annual Memorial Day Program on Sunday, May 26, to remember those who gave their lives in military service and to honor the family of Air Force Veteran, the late Rodger Bratton. Serving as the Master of Ceremony was Bro. Scott Smith, Pastor of Tullos First Baptist Church.
While Germany leads committee exploring new jail, supervisors ‘just kicking the tires’
NATCHEZ — Debbie Germany gave an update at Monday’s meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors — and asked for an update — on her work leading a committee exploring options for a new county jail. In early March, Germany told the supervisors that a private company planned to donate more than 30 acres […] The post While Germany leads committee exploring new jail, supervisors ‘just kicking the tires’ appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Art show featuring two local artists
NATCHEZ – On Saturday, ArtsNatchez will open its doors to showcase the works of Brenda C. Hicks and Mary Bryan Flach. This free event is open to the public from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include a giveaway of an original work by both artists. “This event includes featured pieces by both me […] The post Art show featuring two local artists appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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