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City firefighters rescue unconscious man from house fire
NATCHEZ — City of Natchez Firefighters are heroes this afternoon after saving the life of a man in a burning house. The Natchez Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 98 E. Franklin St. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a person was trapped inside. “Firefighters found that individual unconscious and brought him […] The post City firefighters rescue unconscious man from house fire 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.
Storm topples tree on Kingston Road, downs power lines; outages reported
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten reported a downed tree on Kingston Road just past St. Mark’s Church Thursday night at approximately midnight. The tree took down power lines and broke a power pole. Residents were without power in the early hours of the morning. The exact number of residences without power was not […] The post Storm topples tree on Kingston Road, downs power lines; outages reported appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi man accused of stealing timber in Catahoula Parish; arrested
On May 10, 2024, officials arrested Kenan Shotwell Gwinn of Natchez, Miss. for Theft of Timber following an investigation by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Forestry Enforcement Division.
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.
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.
Safe room open for anticipated severe weather through tonight
NATCHEZ — The Adams County safe room will open today at 7 p.m. for severe weather projected for our area. “We are asking everyone to be whether aware for tonight,” Emergency Management Director Robert Bradford said in a community announcement. “We can expect some down trees and power outages due to strong wind and hail […] The post Safe room open for anticipated severe weather through tonight 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.
Russ: Some here need economics lesson
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about economic development efforts in Natchez and Adams County. NATCHEZ — Understanding the role of Natchez Inc. is critical when discussing economic development efforts in Adams County. So says Chandler Russ, executive director of Natchez Inc.. Russ spoke to the Rotary Club of Natchez recently […] The post Russ: Some here need economics lesson appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mercedes collides with 18-wheeler near Beau Pre on U.S. 61; Driver airlifted
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Highway Patrol responded at approximately 9:30 p.m. Wednesday to a wreck near Beau Pre Road on U.S. 61 involving an 18-wheeler and a car. The driver of the black Mercedes, identified as Sonalben Patel, 50, of Natchez, has been airlifted from Merit Health Natchez to Jackson with serious injuries, according to Corporal […] The post Mercedes collides with 18-wheeler near Beau Pre on U.S. 61; Driver airlifted 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.
Vidalia man arrested after shooting dog amid family dispute
VIDALIA, La. — A Vidalia man was arrested Monday afternoon when he allegedly shot a dog during an argument with a family member, authorities said. Charles Marvin Morehead, 53, of Vidalia, was booked into the Concordia Parish Jail on Monday with charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated cruelty to animals and possession of […] The post Vidalia man arrested after shooting dog amid family dispute 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.
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