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Texas man arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles following Concordia Parish investigation
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - A Texas man was arrested following an investigation with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit. The investigation began after the man sent lewd pictures to what he thought was a child online. CPSO says Evan Brooks Shannon, 33, of Fort Worth, Tx.,...
Ardenland brings Natchez Spring Carnival back to Bluff
NATCHEZ — Ardenland, which has brought numerous events to Natchez over the years, has brought a Spring Carnival to Natchez, which begins today at 5 p.m. Ardenland officials said this year is the second for the Spring Carnival and promises fun for all ages. The Spring Carnival promises “an array of thrilling rides, delightful games, […] The post Ardenland brings Natchez Spring Carnival back to Bluff appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
School officials looking for more feedback on reorganization plan
NATCHEZ — Natchez Adams School District parents and stakeholders have one week left to respond to a survey about the proposed reorganization plan for kindergarten through eighth-grade schools. With approximately 140 responses so far, Superintendent Zandra McDonald Green said feedback has mostly been positive with just a few concerns about transportation from households with multiple […] The post School officials looking for more feedback on reorganization plan appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Holiday Inn employee arrested after vehicles were shot at in hotel parking lot
NATCHEZ — An altercation between a Holiday Inn guest on Canal Street and one of the hotel’s employees apparently got out of hand and resulted in the employee firing shots on Saturday morning, according to Natchez Police Commander Jerry Ford. James Billing, the employee, was arrested today for two counts of aggravated assault with manifesting […] The post Holiday Inn employee arrested after vehicles were shot at in hotel parking lot appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Adams County Sheriff: Be on the lookout for stolen trailer
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) alert Wednesday evening for a stolen trailer out of the Morgantown area. According to the sheriff’s office, a 2015 Top Hat Hydraulic Dumper trailer with a tandem axle that would attach to a ball hitch has been reported stolen out of […] The post Adams County Sheriff: Be on the lookout for stolen trailer appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
3 out of 7 Concordia Parish water systems fail LDH’s water quality test
FERRIDAY, La. — Three out of seven Concordia Parish water systems failed the 2023 Louisiana Department of Health Safe Drinking Water grading program, based on LDH reports released May 1. Act 98 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the Louisiana Department of Health Safe Drinking Water Program to develop a grade for […] The post 3 out of 7 Concordia Parish water systems fail LDH’s water quality test appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
County supervisor seeks more info on inmate death
NATCHEZ — District 4 Supervisor Ricky Gray wants more information about the Natchez Police Department inmate who died last week in the Concordia Parish Correctional Facility. Blarrington Ashley, 53, of Natchez, was indicted by a grand jury for shoplifting more than $1,000. The City of Natchez contracts with Concordia Parish to hold its inmates, as […] The post County supervisor seeks more info on inmate death 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.
Sheriff’s deputies run with Special Olympians in Torch Run through downtown Natchez
NATCHEZ – Mississippi’s State Games for Special Olympics begin Friday and continue through Sunday at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. The Special Olympics Torch arrived in Natchez Thursday morning, where a group of Area 7 Special Olympians and Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies carried it through downtown Natchez beginning at the Bluff, taking it up […] The post Sheriff’s deputies run with Special Olympians in Torch Run through downtown Natchez 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.
‘We would have never found him on our own’ Anonymous caller leads to Mississippi dog’s rescue
An anonymous caller alerted the officials on Friday to a small dog in desperate need of a rescue. Karren Ewing, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office victims’ advocate and de facto animal crimes deputy, traveled down Lower Woodville Road toward Sibley in search of the dog the caller reported that needed help.
Suspicious barge package under investigation at Natchez-Adams port
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten has warned people to stay clear of the Adams County port area as an ongoing investigation into a suspicious package on a barge is under way. Heavy official presence and boats from multiple agencies are at the Adams County port. “Stay clear of this area,” Patten said. “We […] The post Suspicious barge package under investigation at Natchez-Adams port appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Preparations underway for 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Organizers said everything is on track for the 158th Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade. “This event is an important part of Natchez and Vidalia history,” said Laura Ann Jackson, who chairs the Committee for the Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade. “It’s part of our heritage. It’s our way of honoring our military […]
‘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.
‘18 wheeler dumped its load’: NPD Chief cautions drivers on Seargent Prentiss Drive
2 p.m. Update, the roadway is now clear for travel. NATCHEZ — Natchez Police Chief Cal Green cautions drivers to avoid Seargent Prentiss Drive between the Melrose Avenue and John R. Junkin Drive intersections where an 18-wheeler apparently “dumped its load” on Monday afternoon, she said. The hauler lost a load of metal that is […] The post ‘18 wheeler dumped its load’: NPD Chief cautions drivers on Seargent Prentiss Drive appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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