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UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect’s bond set at $100K
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.
Meet the dispatchers who keep Natchez and Adams County safe
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 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.
Natchez Children’s Services earns Victim Advocacy Excellence Award
NATCHEZ – Natchez Children’s Services was one of 16 organizations receiving the Victim Advocacy Excellence Award for their work with victims of crime. As Mississippi and the nation mark the week of April 21 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Attorney General Fitch gathered with partners, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi and Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic […] The post Natchez Children’s Services earns Victim Advocacy Excellence Award appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Truth Lounge back on planning commission’s agenda
NATCHEZ — The city’s planning commission again will reconsider its issuance of a special exception for the Truth Lounge to operate as a nightclub inside the city’s historic district. City Planner Frankie Legaux said members of the planning commission asked that Truth Lounge’s consideration of special exception to operate be put back on its agenda […] The post Truth Lounge back on planning commission’s agenda appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fundraiser supports suicide prevention
NATCHEZ — The “Blooming by the River” fundraiser last weekend for Y’all Means All Natchez proved very successful. “We’ve sold everything, including all the raffles, silent auction items, and the designs that the presenters did,” said John Grady Burns of the Y’all Means All organization. “We were very happy with how our weekend went. It […] The post PHOTO GALLERY: Fundraiser supports suicide prevention appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mayor, aldermen meet today at 6 p.m.
NATCHEZ — As agendas for the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meetings go, Tuesday’s agenda seems light. But don’t let that fool you. Reports from aldermen and the mayor often hold surprises. The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 115 S. Pearl St., across from […] The post Mayor, aldermen meet today at 6 p.m. appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Sheriff: Tip leads to capture of another ‘most wanted’ individual
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.
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.
GALLERY: Saturday car show on the Natchez Bluff features exotic cars
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.
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