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Goat Castle Murder: Bullet riddled body of woman found in thicket

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Editor’s Note: This is the first installment in a series exploring the infamous “Goat Castle Murder” that took place in Natchez on Aug. 4, 1932. The case involved members of aristocratic families whose heritage helped shape the city’s early history.…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Former Judge Maher dies after long cancer battle - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — Officials began Tuesday’s meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors with condolences to the family of former Justice Court Judge Eileen Maher after learning that she died Sunday. Maher, who was 69 years old, suffered a long battle with peritoneal cancer. Arrangements are scheduled for Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. “Compassionate and empathetic” were two words Adams Count…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Two qualify in Justice Court Judge special election - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — A special election to be held on Nov 4. includes two candidates vying for the Justice Court Judge Northern District of Adams County seat vacated by Audrey Minor in September of 2024. Two candidates qualified to run by the Aug. 21 deadline, including former Justice Court Clerk Verna Johnson and Shameca Collins. Collins currently holds the seat after being appointed by the Adams County Board of Supervisors and served a term as Sixth Dist…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Former Freshman Academy to be named in honor of Daisy C. Newman - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams School District renamed its former Freshman Academy for renowned opera singer Daisy C. Newman so that it can be used as a center for practice for performing arts students. The move was part of last week’s regularly scheduled school board meeting. School board Vice President Phillip West expressed disappointment that the school district did not get the freshly renovated Center for the Arts it had planned to do with COV…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

MHP issues more than 5,100 citations over Labor Day holiday - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

JACKSON – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2025 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday, September 1, at midnight. The travel period began on Friday, August 29, at 6 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 5,152 citations, made 92 arrests for impaired driving, and cited 617 motorists for occupant restraint violations. MHP also investigated 159 crashes resulting in 43 injuries, with 3 fatal crashes and 3 deaths.…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Tribal Sovereignty and the Legal Framework of Native American Casinos - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper Tribal Sovereignty and Native American Casinos

Image source: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1530244534845-4a0c319f41e3?q=80&w=1740&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D Tribal casinos are not just entertainment venues. They are a catalyst for tribal economic development. Let’s try to understand how Native American tribes operate successful casinos under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. We’ll also look at the financial impacts on tri…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Eola news proved a tough secret to keep - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

When I began my campaign to be your mayor in 2020, one of the first things I set out to do was to get the centerpiece of our downtown, the Historic Eola Hotel, restored and open. Little did I know what a daunting task this would prove to be. The list of challenges was long: a national pandemic, historic inflation, national labor shortages, rising construction costs, rising interest rates… it was enough for anyone to say mission impossible – tear…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

More donations needed at Stewpot with Mississippi Food Network shortage - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — During the warm months of the year, Director Beverly Adams said the Natchez Stewpot finds itself spreading thin the supply of food used to feed homeless and shut-in groups in Natchez. “We started around March to see a lot of meet and other items that we get from the Mississippi Food Network slowing down. It’s still slower than it used to be,” Adams said. What changed? The Mississippi Food Network is supplied with funds from the U.S. De…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Columbia Academy cruises to blowout win over ACCS - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

COLUMBIA — The combination of a strong running game and senior quarterback Noah Fortenberry were too much for Adams County Christian School to deal with as the Columbia Academy Cougars rolled to a 49-14 win over the Rebels last Friday night. Fortenberry threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Trent Buckley with 7:33 to go in the first quarter and he added a 36-yard TD strike to Reed Duncan with 15 seconds left until halftime that gave Columbia Academy…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Beginning to Believe: Cathedral starts 2-0 after big win over St. Andrew's - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

RIDGELAND — Trailing 21-7 on the road to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School with less than two minutes to go until halftime, MAIS Class 4A Cathedral Catholic School needed a spark. The Green Wave ended up with two of them. And at just the right time. Senior running back Jashuan Smoot’s short touchdown run at the 1:43 mark of the second quarter was followed by Cooper Atkins’ 50-yard interception return for a touchdown with 20 seconds left in the first…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

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Goat Castle Murder: Bullet riddled body of woman found in thicket

Former Judge Maher dies after long cancer battle - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Two qualify in Justice Court Judge special election - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Former Freshman Academy to be named in honor of Daisy C. Newman - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

MHP issues more than 5,100 citations over Labor Day holiday - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Tribal Sovereignty and the Legal Framework of Native American Casinos - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper Tribal Sovereignty and Native American Casinos

Eola news proved a tough secret to keep - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

More donations needed at Stewpot with Mississippi Food Network shortage - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Columbia Academy cruises to blowout win over ACCS - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Beginning to Believe: Cathedral starts 2-0 after big win over St. Andrew's - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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Goat Castle Murder: Bullet riddled body of woman found in thicket

Former Judge Maher dies after long cancer battle - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Two qualify in Justice Court Judge special election - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Former Freshman Academy to be named in honor of Daisy C. Newman - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

MHP issues more than 5,100 citations over Labor Day holiday - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Tribal Sovereignty and the Legal Framework of Native American Casinos - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper Tribal Sovereignty and Native American Casinos

Eola news proved a tough secret to keep - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

More donations needed at Stewpot with Mississippi Food Network shortage - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Columbia Academy cruises to blowout win over ACCS - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Beginning to Believe: Cathedral starts 2-0 after big win over St. Andrew's - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper