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Attorney for Truth Lounge has no comment on closing of nightclub by planning commission
NATCHEZ — A Jackson-area attorney who represents the Truth Lounge said he had no comment Friday afternoon on action taken by the city’s planning commission to revoke the nightclub’s permit to operate in downtown Natchez. City Planner Frankie Legaux said the nightclub cannot operate without the special exception permit. “That does not mean that the […] The post Attorney for Truth Lounge has no comment on closing of nightclub by planning commission appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Melrose to host Juneteenth commemoration
NATCHEZ – Though the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent in the Natchez area began in force with the arrival of Union forces in July 1863, the national holiday to celebrate that newly found freedom is held each year on June 19 acknowledging when the news of the end of the Civil War arrived […] The post Melrose to host Juneteenth commemoration appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
84th year of Rhythm Night Club fire commemorated
NATCHEZ — More than 50 people gathered Saturday at noon at the historic site of the Rhythm Night Club Fire to remember the 209 African American souls that perished that tragic day — April 23, 1940. Saturday was the 84th year commemoration of the event, the memory of which is kept alive by the work […] The post 84th year of Rhythm Night Club fire commemorated appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
MDP Athletic Merit Award recipient shines on field, in the classroom
VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia High School Senior Kabari Davis is the first athlete ever to be recognized with MDP Fitness gym’s inaugural Athletic Merit Award, which includes a $500 scholarship. An alumnus of Vidalia High School himself, MDP Fitness owner Fred Marsalis said he selected a student there who demonstrates what it means to be […] The post MDP Athletic Merit Award recipient shines on field, in the classroom appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez Early College ranked among best in nation
NATCHEZ – The Natchez Early College Academy is ranked among the top 40% of public high schools nationwide, according to U.S. News and World Report. The school, with an enrollment of nearly 200 students in grades nine through 12, is ranked 21st within Mississippi and at No. 4,416 in the nation. “Once again, we are […] The post Natchez Early College ranked among best in nation appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez woman accused of causing apartment fire
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez woman has been arrested for arson in connection to a fire at an apartment building. The Natchez Democrat reported the fire allegedly began as a domestic dispute between 53-year-old Sandra Carnell Covington and her son. She alleged set fire to his clothes, which resulted in damage at Susie B. […]
NO MORE BACK DOOR BUSINESS: Toke and Tell dispensary’s front door is now open
NATCHEZ — After another medical cannabis dispensary changed locations, Toke and Tell’s front door is finally unlocked and open for business, owner Dr. Tina Bruce said. Toke and Tell LLC, which has two dispensary locations in Natchez and Lorman, opened its Natchez location in June of 2023. However, its patients had to drive around back […] The post NO MORE BACK DOOR BUSINESS: Toke and Tell dispensary’s front door is now open appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Town of Ferriday experiencing a water outage
FERRIDAY, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Ferriday Police Department Facebook page, Ferriday Water System is experiencing a significant water leak along 10th Street. Water will be shut off as crews work to fix the leak and bring the water system back online. There is no estimate on how long the water will be off, […]
Highest Care dispensary moves, sees record sales on 4/20
NATCHEZ — The Highest Care, one of the first medical cannabis dispensaries to open in Natchez, has outgrown its Jeff Davis Boulevard location and moved to a new facility at 2 Seargent S. Prentiss Drive. “We were outgrowing our location on Jeff Davis Boulevard,” said General Manager Christian Wroten. “We have been renting for a […] The post Highest Care dispensary moves, sees record sales on 4/20 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.
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