NATCHEZ — Natchez Municipal Judge Christina Daugherty set a $100,000 bond for a young man who allegedly robbed a Natchez convenience store around the midnight hour on Sunday. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nehemiah Levy, 19, allegedly approached a store clerk at the Blue Sky Exxon station on Liberty Road and demanded that she […] The post UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect’s bond set at $100K   appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

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.

NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman was arrested on an arson charge after setting a fire to her son’s clothing which ultimately resulted in damage to an apartment building, police said. Commander Jerry Ford of Natchez Police Department said the fire allegedly began with a domestic dispute between Sandra Carnell Covington, 53, and her son at […] The post Woman arrested on arson charge after Natchez apartment building fire appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — In 2018, The Natchez Garden Club embarked on a new tradition known as the Magnolia Festival season, a festive time for honoring the club’s rich history, members of the club who have contributed significant service to the club, and the selected royalty for the reigning year.  The festival concludes with the Magnolia Ball, […] The post LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Natchez Garden Club honors Guido with award appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — Exotic cars such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and all other British or European cars and motorcycles aged 20 years or older, plus an interesting new 2024 Eclipse-inspired Rolls-Royce were seen at the Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show on Saturday on the Natchez Bluff. The showstopping 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost Ékleipsis, a limited edition available only […] The post GALLERY: Saturday car show on the Natchez Bluff features exotic cars appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — Children and adults of various age groups and categories showcased their creativity through flower arrangements and took home ribbons Saturday at Auburn during the Pilgrimage Garden Club’s annual flower show. Here are some scenes and winners from the show. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes from PGCs annual flower show at Auburn appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — Travis McCready, the former lead singer of Bishop Gunn has been indicted for possession of stolen property charges after he allegedly broke into his former bandmate’s sound studio and stole thousands of dollars worth of music equipment and electronics. He was booked into the Adams County jail on Thursday, arrest records show. “After […] The post ‘Slap in the face’: Former lead singer of Bishop Gunn indicted after alleged theft of ex-bandmate’s equipment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

VIDALIA, La. — Can Concordia Parish School District afford to give support personnel and teachers raises next year? What about renovate the Ferriday High School building? These questions were pondered during a lengthy budget discussion during a special school board meeting on Thursday. The budget questions took up most of the hour-long meeting, where only […] The post Parish school board ponders raises, opposes state ESA plan appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

VIDALIA, La. — Another one of Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s “most wanted” individuals has been apprehended this evening in Vidalia, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said. According to his indictment dated July 21, 2022, Ryan Streeter, 27, allegedly aided and concealed Shelby Brook Jordan when she allegedly shot at Eric Laprairie on Nov. 29, 2019, […] The post Sheriff: Tip leads to capture of another ‘most wanted’ individual appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — STEAM careers are as much for the ladies as they are for the men, says Tavia Morris, who is graduating in May with her associate degree in Computer Science along with her high school diploma from Natchez Early College. Morris, who is the daughter of Paula and Timothy Morris, has been named STAR […] The post BRIGHT FUTURE: Natchez Early College STAR Student pursuing computer science appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

FERRIDAY, La.— Child pornography was found on the electronic devices belonging to a man who was arrested Wednesday in Ferriday after he allegedly stalked and strangled his ex-dating partner. According to a news release from Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation on April 9 of Alexander Eugene Morris, 25, illegally […] The post Child pornography found on devices of man arrested after alleged stalking, strangling appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — Parts of two previously vacant Natchez Adams School District buildings will now be put to use. The NASD Board of Trustees agreed unanimously on Tuesday to a no-cost lease of portions of the former Robert Lewis Middle School and Joseph Frazier Elementary to organizations that seek to house programming there to benefit the […] The post School district grants leases for part of unused schools appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ – Talk about a lucky day. A Natchez woman recently won $5,000 on a $5 scratch-off Mississippi Lottery ticket. The woman won the prize with a Lincoln scratch-off ticket purchased at Sprint Mart #62 in Natchez. According to the Mississippi Lottery website, top prize for the scratch off game is $100,000 and there were […] The post Natchez woman turns $5 into $5,000 with lottery ticket appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — The beauty of flowers takes center stage in Natchez this weekend when two of the city’s most respected community groups plan flower shows and lectures from experts. On Saturday, the Pilgrimage Garden Club hosts The Natchez Tableaux, a flower show at the city-owned historic home Auburn from 2 to 4 p.m. The Natchez […] The post Blooming by the River: Flowers take center stage this weekend appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ – Historian and retired educator James Wiggins will discuss his new book, “Outliving the White Lie: A Southerner’s Historical, Genealogical and Personal Journey” (University Press of Mississippi, 2024), at the Tuesday, April 23, meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. The meeting is free to the public and will be held at Historic Natchez Foundation […] The post Wiggins to discuss new book at Natchez Historical Society meeting appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — Thanks to the good work of Wilkinson County Sheriff Reginald Jackson’s Office, one of Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s most wanted suspects is behind bars. Roger Dale Nettles, 43, was taken into custody without incident in Wilkinson County Friday morning. He has been returned to Natchez and booked into the Adams County Jail. Nettles […] The post Another from ACSO Most Wanted List captured by Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

Mississippi Antique Showcase – a signature event of Mississippi Public Broadcasting and MPB Foundation – will be held May 3-4, at the Natchez Convention Center. This is an opportunity for people to visit the picturesque, historic river city and bring their family heirlooms, furniture, and antiques to professional appraisers to learn whether they own hidden […] The post Mississippi Antiques Showcase bringing hunt for treasure to Natchez appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — Members of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group have captured a man wanted in Copiah County for alleged kidnapping, murder, and burning the body. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said at approximately 5 p.m. his office was contacted by Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley about suspect Tyrell Bridges. “Sheriff Swilley asked […] The post ACSO captures man wanted for kidnapping, murder in Copiah County appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — Natchez’s Main Street organization is looking at ways to capitalize on 2 million-plus annual visitors to the downtown Natchez area who spend roughly $1.1 billion each year by developing businesses that fit market needs. According to a consultant, the types of businesses that could successfully reach downtown visitors and residents are grocery stores, […] The post DOWNTOWN POSSIBILITIES: Data guides discussion on business development appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.

NATCHEZ — A former Adams County Sheriff’s deputy, who served under former sheriffs the late Tommy Ferrell and the late Ronny Brown, has been arrested and charged with touching a child for lustful purposes. Carl Champlin, 70, was arrested April 12. His arrest stemmed from an investigation made by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal […] The post Former sheriff’s deputy arrested, charged with lustful touching of child appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.