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Two people injured in early morning Dodge Store shooting in Concordia Parish
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Around 1:40 AM, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office was notified that multiple shots were fired outside the Dodge Store between Vidalia and Ferriday. The initial investigation revealed that multiple suspects fired shots outside of the store. One person was shot and transported to a local hospital, another person, who sustained […]
Natchez man dies during two-vehicle crash
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez man died during a two-vehicle crash. The Natchez Democrat reported the crash happened around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23 near LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant and Natchez Market. Natchez police said a juvenile was driving a tan SUV and was turning from the westbound lane of John R. Junkin Drive […]
Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office announces closure of offices on Memorial Day, May 27th
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook, the administrative offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, on Monday, May 27, 2024. Courtesy photo from Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 8 a.m.
Curbing rise in fights at Mississippi high school has become big concern for school district
A rise in fights at a Mississippi high school has led to changes in policy that officials hope will curb the violence that has become a nig concern for teachers and staff. After more than 150 disciplinary referrals at the Natchez High School last month and an increase in student fights, the Natchez Adams School District is considering changes to its disciplinary policy.
Natchez man arrested after police find him in vehicle, asleep at intersection
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man was arrested on May 14 after being found asleep in his vehicle in the middle of the road. Richard “Dick” Thompson, 78, of 169 Homochitto St., was charged with disorderly conduct, failure to comply, and indecent exposure for urinating in public. Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said her department received […] The post Natchez man arrested after police find him in vehicle, asleep at intersection appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Driving drunk charges are up to officers involved, police chief says
NATCHEZ — A recent arrest has raised questions about when and how local law enforcement officers administer tests to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said that the decision is up to the officer involved. “That is really at the officer’s discretion,” she said. […] The post Driving drunk charges are up to officers involved, police chief says appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Co-Lin student named ASCLS-MS Student of the Year
WESSON – Recent Copiah-Lincoln Community College Medical Laboratory Technology Program graduate Jordan Parker of Natchez has been named the ASCLS-MS Student of the Year. Parker was recognized at the annual conference of the Mississippi Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS-MS), a chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.
Memorial Day weekend programs announced for Natchez and Vidalia
Several programs will be held this Memorial Day weekend through which local residents and visitors can honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price while serving in the U.S. military. Commemorative programs will be held in Natchez and Vidalia. These programs include a fundraising dinner, patriotic ceremonies and the placing of flags and […] The post Memorial Day weekend programs announced for Natchez and Vidalia appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi man arrested for timber theft in Louisiana
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi man was arrested in Louisiana for allegedly stealing timber. According to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Forestry Enforcement Division, Kenan Shotwell Gwinn, of Natchez, was arrested in Catahoula Parish on May 10, 2024. Investigators said in the fall of 2022, Gwinn cut across a marked boundary […]
Natchez firefighters save man from house fire
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Natchez firefighters saved a man’s life after pulling him from a burning home. The Natchez Democrat reported the incident happened on Ea. Franklin Street on Monday, May 20. When firefighters arrived at the location, officials said they found an unconscious man inside the home. They brought him out and performed CPR. […]
North Natchez Rams back again for second bi-annual reunion
NATCHEZ — In 2022, the first-ever multi-class Ram Reunion brought nearly 450 people back home to relive and reminisce the glory days of being a North Natchez Ram. This year’s bi-annual reunion — taking place Friday, May 24, through Sunday, May 26 — promises to bring more smiles and memories, organizer Monica Smith said. Bringing […] The post North Natchez Rams back again for second bi-annual reunion appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
FERRY CLOSURE: Duty Ferry LA 559 in Catahoula Parish to be closed on May 21st
CATAHOULA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Duty Ferry on LA 559 in Enterprise (Catahoula Parish) will be closed and will resume temporary operation hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The detour route will be LA 124 East to LA 8 East to US 425 North to […]
Natchez-Adams school board approves reorganization of schools
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – The Board of Trustees for the Natchez-Adams School District (NASD) voted to approve the reorganization of schools (K-8) for the 2024-25 school year. “This decision was not made lightly but one that we believe will be a significant step forward for our school district, aiming to enhance the quality of education […]
CLICK IT OR TICKET: Vidalia Police Department joins statewide fatal injury, crash reduction effort
VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Police Chief Joey Merrill announced Friday that his department has joined the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s statewide fatal injury and crash reduction effort. A special grant from the agency to Vidalia Police Department allows the launch of a new “click it or ticket” safety campaign. “Our main objective is not to write […] The post CLICK IT OR TICKET: Vidalia Police Department joins statewide fatal injury, crash reduction effort appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
District moving ahead with four-day school weeks
VIDALIA, La. — A four-day school week previously approved by the Concordia Parish School Board is expected to be in full swing next academic year without legislative interference. Louisiana SB 66 introduced by Republican Senator Beth Mizell, which provided for a mandatory five-day school week for all Louisiana public schools, failed to pass in the […] The post District moving ahead with four-day school weeks appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UPDATE: Missing teen sought in Concordia Parish found, is safe
Update: Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office shared an update Friday morning regarding a missing juvenile who has been found and is safe. VIDALIA, La. – The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has asked for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. The 15-year-old girl was last seen Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m. near Bryan’s Marine. She […] The post UPDATE: Missing teen sought in Concordia Parish found, is safe appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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