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Natchez · NatchezNATCHEZ — Natchez Police Chief Cal Green confirmed that a person died in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon on Highland Boulevard near Briarwood Road. Police were at the scene investigating the crash around 12:45 Sunday. Green said it appeared that the driver, identified as 44-year-old Trae Jones, had a medical issue that caused him to crash his vehicle. He ran off the road and into a ditch before crashing through a fence, Green said. Th…See the Story
Natchez Police investigating fatal single-vehicle crash - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Natchez · NatchezNATCHEZ — It was a very busy year for the Sixth Circuit District Attorney’s office. Based on statistics the district is required to gather and report to the state, District Attorney Tim Cotton’s office closed 376 criminal cases in 2024 — almost three times the number of cases closed in 2022 and 2023, and almost four times the number closed in 2021. Sixth Circuit District Attorney Tim Cotton. Cotton attributes the success to his hard-working staf…See the Story
District Attorney’s office closes record number of cases in 2024 - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Natchez · NatchezNATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi investigators and a Texas DNA lab created a crowdfund to help identify the skeletal remains that were discovered in a wooded area of Natchez nearly one year ago. Natchez police were led to the remains in a shallow grave by a man who had been pulled over for a traffic stop around 8:30 p.m. on March 14, 2024. Officers detained the driver during a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Fatherland Road and Sg…See the Story
Crowdfund created to identify human remains found in Natchez
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Natchez · NatchezNatchez Christian Academy & Preschool hosted a Black History Month program this past Sunday, Feb. 9. Pre-kindergarten students paid tribute to Black historical icons through reenactments and performances, showcasing their understanding and respect for these important figures. Natchez Christian Acadmey, located at Living Word Worship Center, 8 Covington Road, provides childcare services for children ages six months to pre-kindergarten. Here are a…See the Story
Natchez Christian Academy celebrates Black History Month - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Natchez · NatchezVIDALIA, La. — Following numerous complaints about sewer rates going up without improvements to service in Concordia Parish, the police jury on Monday called the sewer board to Monday’s regular meeting to offer help. Eddie Nugent, chairman of the sewer district, said the district has been operating on a “shoestring budget” and patching leaks without the necessary equipment to fix major issues. “Every time it rains, that water gets back in our li…See the Story
Concordia Parish Police Jury addresses sewer concerns - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Natchez · NatchezNATCHEZ—Trees were the topic of conversation Saturday morning at The Depot’s River Room, where an open house informed community members about a project to protect and enhance the Natchez tree canopy. Natchez is one of six Mississippi cities chosen to participate in the Trees Mississippi Assistance Program, funded by the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant. The Green Infrastructure Center, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, …See the Story
Natchez one of six cities in Trees Mississippi program - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Natchez · NatchezThe Krewe of Janus hosted its 23rd annual Mardi Gras ball at the Natchez Convention Center Saturday night. The theme of the evening was “Janus Most Wanted” featuring a court filled with royalty from year’s past. Here are a few pictures from the evening’s celebration. The post Krewe of Janus celebrates with ‘Most Wanted’ Mardi Gras Celebration appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.See the Story
Krewe of Janus celebrates with 'Most Wanted' Mardi Gras Celebration - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Books · NatchezNATCHEZ — Church Hill film producer Tate Taylor has been recognized at the 37th Mississippi Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony for Excellence in Motion Picture, Mississippi Film Office announced. The Governor’s Arts Awards each year highlights the vital relationship between government and the arts and recognizes individuals and organizations who have made noteworthy contributions to or achieved artistic excellence in Mississippi, the organization s…See the Story