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WCCA rallies to clench South State title
TALLULAH, La. — Wesley Sanchez singled in the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh inning and Brayden Ready settled down after a rough first inning as the Wilkinson County Christian Academy Rams rallied to defeat the Tallulah Academy Trojans 6-4 last Friday afternoon to win the 2024 MAIS Class 2A South State Championship. […] The post WCCA rallies to clench South State title appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Monsoon-like rain takes out Bourke Road bridge
NATCHEZ — A handful of residents are stuck on their property Monday morning after a monsoon-like rain “blew out” the bridge on Bourke Road in Adams County. Adams County Board of Supervisors President Kevin Wilson, who represents District 2, surveyed the damage Monday morning. “I think it blew out at about 7 a.m.,” Wilson said. […] The post Monsoon-like rain takes out Bourke Road bridge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez man cashes in on lottery prize with 1 in 10,000 odds
NATCHEZ – A Natchez might be boasting that his lucky number is seven after winning $7,700 on a pair of lottery tickets. The winner purchased two Cash 4 tickets for the Friday, May 3, afternoon drawing, for $1 each at Go Mart in Natchez. He picked “9950” as the number on both tickets and selected […] The post Natchez man cashes in on lottery prize with 1 in 10,000 odds appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sicily Island woman died from injuries in Sunday crash
NATCHEZ — A Sicily Island, Louisiana, woman lost her life on Sunday evening after a traffic accident on U.S. 61 in Wilkinson County. Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop M of Brookhaven reported Monday morning that Robin McCastle, 39, of Ferriday was driving a 2013 Acura TL northbound on U.S. 61 at about 6:36 p.m. on Sunday […] The post Sicily Island woman died from injuries in Sunday crash appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
A Memorable Birthday: Josie Craig celebrates 105
NATCHEZ — Katie’s Ladies’ eldest fashion model turned 105 years old last week. Josie “Dolly” Craig celebrated her 105th birthday on Wednesday like she does every year, with a birthday party at her favorite store surrounded by friends and family. “Teasingly, I asked her where she would like to have her birthday party,” Katie’s Ladies […] The post A Memorable Birthday: Josie Craig celebrates 105 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
The late Butch Brown to be honored at Tuesday’s meeting of Mayor and Board of Aldermen
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Senator Albert Butler, who represents the state’s 37th District, will attend the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday to present a resolution to Larry Brown Jr. in memory of his father, the late Mayor Larry “Butch” Brown Sr. Brown served as mayor of Natchez for a total of three […] The post The late Butch Brown to be honored at Tuesday’s meeting of Mayor and Board of Aldermen appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Cathedral School delays start of school day, ACCS to start at 8 a.m.
Responding to a line of string storms that moved through the area Monday morning, knocking out power for some and downing tree limbs on roadways, local school officials have made some adjustments and accommodations to their school day. Officials at Cathedral School in Natchez have announced.a delayed schedule for the school day. School for students […] The post Cathedral School delays start of school day, ACCS to start at 8 a.m. appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Storms cause thousands to lose power; flooded roads
NATCHEZ — Adams County and City of Natchez offices have a delayed opening Monday, May 13, due to overnight storms causing power loss, water and debris in roadways. Entergy has over 2,200 power outages reported by Adams County customers. Southwest electric has an additional 2,000 outages reported. In a community announcement Neifa Hardy, Ph.D., Adams […] The post Storms cause thousands to lose power; flooded roads appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez-Adams School District goes virtual Monday after early morning storms knock out power for some
Officials with the Natchez-Adams County School District have announced that the district is switching to virtual learning Monday after a line of storms knocked out power for some areas of the city and county. The district made the announcement on Facebook and in messages to parents and staff. Adams County officials warn residents to be […] The post Natchez-Adams School District goes virtual Monday after early morning storms knock out power for some appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘This can’t be good.’ Photo of boat on Natchez highway elicits quizzical looks, comments on social media
It looked like a weekend of boating and fishing on the lake was not starting as planned for one boat owner. On Saturday, photos of a boat stranded on the side of a Mississippi highway in Natchez received probably as many comments and shares on social media as quizzical looks from passersby. Jody Smith, from […] The post ‘This can’t be good.’ Photo of boat on Natchez highway elicits quizzical looks, comments on social media appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Vidalia High sends 78 graduates out into the world Friday
NATCHEZ — With a backdrop of a bright orange setting sun, 78 members of the Vidalia High School Class of 2024 grabbed their caps and tossed them high in the air, ending their youth and taking a step toward the future. Hundreds of happy and supportive — and relieved — family and friends wore t-shirts […] The post Vidalia High sends 78 graduates out into the world Friday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Juvenile airlifted after 4-wheeler accident at trail ride on Windy Hill Road
NATCHEZ — A juvenile was injured and had to be airlifted to a hospital late Saturday afternoon after an ATV accident at a private event. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies planned to block off U.S. 84 near Windy Hill Road for the rescue helicopter to land. However, Core Civic Correctional Facility granted permission for the helicopter […] The post Juvenile airlifted after 4-wheeler accident at trail ride on Windy Hill Road appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
UPDATE: Three E-911 dispatchers transported to hospital after prolonged inhaling of diesel fumes from spill at jail
UPDATE: Three Adams County E-911 dispatchers who were on duty during the diesel fuel spill in the basement of the Adams County Jail have been transported to the hospital for treatment. It is not known if any of the three has been admitted to the hospital. E-911 Dispatch Director Annette Fells, along with two call-in […] The post UPDATE: Three E-911 dispatchers transported to hospital after prolonged inhaling of diesel fumes from spill at jail appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mother, daughters witness ‘miracle’ of motherhood first-hand with similar career choices
NATCHEZ — While Mother’s Day only comes around once a year, sister neonatal nurses at Merit Health Natchez said they get to witness the miracle of motherhood every day. They also get to work closely with their own mother in a similar specialty, though neither of them had planned it. Chandler Brantley and Annie Russ […] The post Mother, daughters witness ‘miracle’ of motherhood first-hand with similar career choices appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Diesel fuel leak in basement of Adams County Jail overwhelms E-911 dispatchers; system being relocated
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County Emergency Management are in the process of relocating E-911 dispatchers after gallons of diesel fuel leaked from a generator in the basement of the Adams County Jail and fumes became overwhelming. Paramedics from AMR have been requested to check out dispatchers. “Dispatchers began smelling fumes […] The post Diesel fuel leak in basement of Adams County Jail overwhelms E-911 dispatchers; system being relocated appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Concordia Parish Academy graduates 20 in Class of 2024
VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology Principal Whest Shirley thought the Class of 2024 was so special, he wrote a song for them, which he and his wife, Dara Shirley, performed at graduation Friday night at the Vidalia Convention Center. Shirley presented diplomas to 20 graduates of the academy, a competitive […] The post Concordia Parish Academy graduates 20 in Class of 2024 appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Brookhaven man turns himself in to Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on rape charge
NATCHEZ — A Brookhaven man turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and has been charged with rape. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said his office began an investigation on April 24 into an alleged rape of an Adams County resident. On May 7, Adams County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigators obtained […] The post Brookhaven man turns himself in to Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on rape charge appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferriday High School celebrates Class of 2024 Graduation
FERRIDAY, La. — Nearly 60 students at Ferriday High School received their diplomas on Thursday evening and now prepare for the next chapter of their lives. Many of these students will not be doing so empty-handed. “In total, this senior class amassed $516,922 in scholarships,” said Iyna Barnes, Dean of Students at FHS. Valedictorian K’Aliya […] The post PHOTO GALLERY: Ferriday High School celebrates Class of 2024 Graduation appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
STAMP OUT HUNGER: Post office to collect non-perishable food items at mailboxes Saturday
NATCHEZ — The National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct its 32nd annual food drive on Saturday, May 11. During the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Letter Carriers will join forces with community leaders and others to help fight hunger in Natchez and throughout the country. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, the country’s largest […] The post STAMP OUT HUNGER: Post office to collect non-perishable food items at mailboxes Saturday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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