The Natchez Democrat
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.
Couple, vehicle get stuck in water on roadway; Sheriff warns against ignoring road closure signs
NATCHEZ — A Natchez couple ignored road closure signs and got stuck on an underwater road in Adams County Friday evening. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said cars continue to drive on Pintail Road, off York Road in the St. Catherine Creek Wildlife Refuge. “This is federal property. People need to know the road is […] The post Couple, vehicle get stuck in water on roadway; Sheriff warns against ignoring road closure signs appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘I am truly grateful’: Natchez High teacher named alternate teacher of year
NATCHEZ – A Natchez Adams School District employee was named the alternate State Teacher of the Year by the Mississippi Department of Education. Tamla Hughes, who teaches English in grades 10-12, was representing the 2nd Congressional District at the awards ceremony. “This was my Akeelah and the Bee moment,” she wrote on social media. “Natchez […] The post ‘I am truly grateful’: Natchez High teacher named alternate teacher of year appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday elects Garrison as mayor
NATCHEZ — The town of Ferriday, Louisiana, elected a new mayor on Saturday. Democrat Alvin Garrison garnered 643 votes or 75 percent to Democrat Joey Bazile III’s 219 or 25 percent of the votes. District B elected Devonte M. Schiele as its alderman. Schiele, who claims no party affiliation, received 116 votes or 55 percent […] The post Ferriday elects Garrison as mayor 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.
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.
Thompson presents funds for Forks to Freedom project
NATCHEZ — At a press conference Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bolton, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson announced a number of community project fundings in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and Ward 2 Alderman Billie Joe Frazier were at the conference to receive a $1 million appropriation on behalf of Natchez […] The post Thompson presents funds for Forks to Freedom project appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Cathedral baseball playoff run, season ends in game three
NATCHEZ — Cathedral’s 2024 baseball season came to an end in a Game three 11-0 loss to Brookhaven Academy Friday night. The loss ended the Green Wave’s MAIS 5A playoff run in the first round. Cathedral won the second game 11-0 forcing the game three earlier Friday afternoon. Brookhaven Academy’s Avery Griffin had three hits […] The post Cathedral baseball playoff run, season ends in game three 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.
What’s Next? Consultant provides breakdown of Retail Market Analysis
NATCHEZ — Staggering numbers presented during a two-day program last week organized by the non-profit Downtown Natchez Alliance showed potential for growth and business development for downtown Natchez. Approximately 50 participated in the “walking and visioning tour” on April 16. The following day, another 70 people heard a possibilities presentation at the Natchez Grand Hotel, […] The post What’s Next? Consultant provides breakdown of Retail Market Analysis appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Planning commission revokes special permit for controversial Truth Lounge
NATCHEZ – Owners of a Franklin Street lounge lost their special exception permit on Thursday. Members of the Natchez Planning Commission voted 4-3 to revoke the special exemption permit after more than an hour of discussion and 20 minutes of public comment during the commission meeting on Thursday, with chairman Cheryl Rhinehart breaking the tie. […] The post Planning commission revokes special permit for controversial Truth Lounge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Legislature OKs bill that could help supervisors lease new jail facility
NATCHEZ — Both houses of the state Legislature have approved extending the amount of time counties can enter into lease agreements, giving Adams County supervisors an option should they choose to enter into a lease agreement for the construction of a new jail. House Bill 4090 will now be sent to the governor for his […] The post Legislature OKs bill that could help supervisors lease new jail facility appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
PHOTOS: Shopping cart filled with puppies abandoned at Concordia PAWS
NATCHEZ — A man abandoned a shopping cart full of puppies and trash by a dumpster outside the Concordia PAWS Shelter in Ferriday at about 5:15 a.m. Wednesday. Fortunately, a PAWS staffer who begins her day early saw the man dump the puppies and leave. She immediately went to their rescue. Eight puppies were in […] The post PHOTOS: Shopping cart filled with puppies abandoned at Concordia PAWS appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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.
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.
Entergy maintenance outage planned for Town of Vidalia tonight
VIDALIA, La. — All of Vidalia will lose power, but only temporarily, during a planned maintenance outage by Entergy. The outage is scheduled to last from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. tonight, officials shared. It will affect everyone in the city limits of Vidalia. A notice was shared earlier this month so that anyone who […] The post Entergy maintenance outage planned for Town of Vidalia tonight appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Municipal election day is Saturday for Ferriday, Monterey Fire Protection District No. 1
FERRIDAY, La. — This Saturday, the April 27 Municipal General Election will determine the next mayor of the Town of Ferriday and two aldermen seats. Monterey Fire Protection District No. 1 also has two propositions to vote on that would benefit the fire service. The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted […] The post Municipal election day is Saturday for Ferriday, Monterey Fire Protection District No. 1 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez Now stakeholders hear update, tour Loss Prevention properties
NATCHEZ — Natchez Now’s quarterly meeting gave its stakeholders a first-hand look at the progress and job creation success at Loss Prevention Services, as well as an update on the work of Natchez Inc., its economic development arm. Natchez Now, in conjunction with the City of Natchez and Adams County, funds the workings of Natchez […] The post Natchez Now stakeholders hear update, tour Loss Prevention properties appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
City continues negotiations with county for fire service, E-911 dispatch
NATCHEZ — City of Natchez Fire Chief Robert Arrington briefed Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and the city’s aldermen Tuesday night on negotiations with the Adams County Board of Supervisors over fire services and E-911 dispatch services. The county contracts with the City of Natchez for fire service in the county. The city contracts with the […] The post City continues negotiations with county for fire service, E-911 dispatch appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Step back in time with updated parlor at Natchez National Historical Park
NATCHEZ – Visitors to Melrose, a property of the Natchez National Historical Park, will now see a more accurate interpretation of the family parlor with the installation of new window treatments and reupholstered furniture. The room more closely resembles its mid-19th-century appearance. Cheryl Waldrep, the park curator, has recreated the interior decoration of the room […] The post Step back in time with updated parlor at Natchez National Historical Park appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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