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Vidalia man arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On February 22, 2024, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Child Exploitation Unit began investigating an adult subject after complaints were made by two juveniles, stating that 31-year-old Dustin Wayne Mullins allegedly sexually touched them on numerous occasion. After conducting forensic interviews with both […]
2024 Ferriday mayoral race heading into runoff
FERRIDAY, La. (KNOE) - The Ferriday mayoral race is heading into a runoff election after none of the candidates received at least 50% + 1 of the vote in the primary election on March 23, 2024. The two candidates heading to the race are Alvin Garrison (D) and “Joey” Bazile,...
Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: 600 N. MLK Jr. St. before and after
The circa 1895 Queen Anne-style cottage at 600 N. Martin Luther King Jr. St. was donated to the Historic Natchez Foundation in 2000 by Roane Bland and Judy Heard. In 2002, the Foundation conveyed the property to former Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell, who undertook a complete rehabilitation of the house and the neighboring building, which […] The post Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: 600 N. MLK Jr. St. before and after appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Bayou Fuels owner Velocys goes private with $40M investment
NATCHEZ – The U.K.-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology developer Velocys, owner of the proposed Bayou Fuels project, has gone private with a new consortium of growth investors who infused the company with $40 million of growth capital as part of take-private transaction completed in January. The consortium of investors includes Carbon Direct Capital, Lightrock, […] The post Bayou Fuels owner Velocys goes private with $40M investment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez Kite Festival takes place Friday, Saturday
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Bluff skies will illuminate with colorful kites on Friday night followed by kite-making and flying demonstrations on Saturday at the Natchez Convention Center. The Natchez Convention Center hosts the Natchez Kite Festival with the support of ‘Pretty Girls with Brains’ a local non-profit established to encourage, empower, and engage young girls […] The post Natchez Kite Festival takes place Friday, Saturday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Vidalia chooses incumbent Police Chief, Aldermen for re-election
VIDALIA, La. — With a voter turnout of approximately 43.7 percent, the Town of Vidalia has re-elected Joey Merrill for Police Chief and incumbents as aldermen during Saturday’s presidential and municipal primary. Merrill received 63 percent or 848 of the total votes. Challenger Frank Duson received 37 percent or 490 of the total votes. For […] The post Vidalia chooses incumbent Police Chief, Aldermen for re-election appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Traffic stop turns into law enforcement pursuit through Natchez; 2 people arrested
NATCHEZ — A man with active warrants was apprehended immediately after a brief struggle during a traffic stop on Friday morning. However, the female driver who was with him managed to get back into the vehicle and led officers on a low-speed chase through Natchez and Adams County. Deputies initiated the traffic stop on a […] The post Traffic stop turns into law enforcement pursuit through Natchez; 2 people arrested appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Republican voters go to polls April 2 to choose Thompson challenger
NATCHEZ — Adams County voters will be asked to go to the polls on Tuesday, April 2, in a runoff election to select the candidate who will face Democrat Bennie Thompson in the general election for U.S. Representative in the state’s second congressional district. Thompson has held that seat since 1993 and is currently serving […] The post Republican voters go to polls April 2 to choose Thompson challenger appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Baseball Game Preview: Natchez Bulldogs vs. Hattiesburg Tigers
Natchez is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Hattiesburg is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Natchez Bulldogs will take on the Hattiesburg Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Natchez nor Yazoo City made it onto the...
Concordia Parish voters favor Trump, Biden in Presidential Primary
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. — Unsurprisingly, the voters of Concordia Parish widely favored President Joe Biden on the Democratic side and former president Donald Trump on the Republican side of Saturday’s presidential and municipal primary. Voter turnout for Democrats was 26.3 percent or 1,419 voters. Biden received 82 percent or 1,163 of those votes. Marianne Williamson […] The post Concordia Parish voters favor Trump, Biden in Presidential Primary appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Two arrested after Adams County chase
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A man and a woman were arrested on multiple charges after a chase in Adams County. On Friday, March 22, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies stopped a vehicle, driven by Shonkerria Calvin, for an expired license plate on Providence Road. During the stop, deputies learned that the passenger, Antonio […]
Coastal Truck Driving School opening new Natchez location
NATCHEZ — Coastal Truck Driving School has announced the opening of a new location in Natchez. “With a strong commitment to providing top-notch education and training to aspiring truck drivers, this expansion marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the trucking industry,” the […] The post Coastal Truck Driving School opening new Natchez location appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
GALLERY: Scenes from an eventful Saturday on the Natchez Bluff
NATCHEZ — Between the Farmer’s Market, a traditional Native American Powwow, and arts and crafts market on the bluff and then the springtime Natchez Merry Market at the Natchez Convention Center just a block away, today has been an eventful day to be in Natchez. The annual powwow, led by Chuck Borum and Native American […] The post GALLERY: Scenes from an eventful Saturday on the Natchez Bluff appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday felon charged with vehicular homicide after Monday crash has long history
FERRIDAY, La. — A Ferriday man charged by Louisiana State Police with vehicular homicide following a fatal three-vehicle collision on Monday evening has other charges pending from a 2017 drive-by shooting. The crash reportedly happened as Ben Ceasor, 29, of Ferriday, was fleeing from a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy during a traffic stop. Ceasor […] The post Ferriday felon charged with vehicular homicide after Monday crash has long history appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Buff on the Bluff: MDP Fitness hosts fitness competition, ‘Sunday Funday’ activities
NATCHEZ — A weekend focused on overall health and well-being — mind and body — takes place Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and April 7, in Natchez. Fred Marsalis Jr., who owns MDP Fitness studio, has championed the MDP Reach initiative, which aims to “educate people from all walks of life the importance of overall […] The post Buff on the Bluff: MDP Fitness hosts fitness competition, ‘Sunday Funday’ activities appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Oh so close: Peanut butter donation goal close as deadline nears
NATCHEZ – As of Monday morning, Merit Health Natchez was less than 340 jars of peanut butter away from reaching goal in its second annual effort to help fight hunger in Adams County. The hospital has collected 1,163 jars of peanut butter toward its 1,500-jar goal. And with the clock ticking toward the drive’s end […] The post Oh so close: Peanut butter donation goal close as deadline nears appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Paying tribute: Natchez community responds to Donut Shop owner’s death
NATCHEZ — Balloons, posters, flowers, stuffed animals and candles surround The Donut Shop on the corner of Homochitto Street and John R. Junkin Drive in Natchez. The displays pay respect to owner Jason Tyson, 43, and his family. Tyson was killed Monday in a three-vehicle collision in Ferriday, Louisiana. “Rest in heaven Jason,” one poster […] The post Paying tribute: Natchez community responds to Donut Shop owner’s death appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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