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September is Suicide Prevention Month; Let’s Light the River!
The National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) has designated September as Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness and discuss this highly stigmatized ...
Jan Griffey, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
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Vidalia man gets maximum sentence for kidnapping, attempted murder of female jogger
NATCHEZ — Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake told Chris Bamburg he struck fear in the hearts of the entire community when on June 4, 2021, ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:56 pm
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Drake declares mistrial on opening day of conspiracy to commit murder trial
NATCHEZ — Sixth District Judge Carmen Drake declared a mistrial today in the trial of Damien Keonne Hayes, 28, and Diquan Deonte Seals, 29, who ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 2:46 pm
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County residents will have a chance to be heard on increased garbage fees
NATCHEZ — Adams County residents will have an opportunity sometime in early October to be heard about how they feel about the potential for their ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:20 pm
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Witness helps save MHP Trooper from burning car
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Highway Patrol State Trooper Matt Rymer was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Friday night at about 8:38 p.m. on U.S. 61 ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, September 18, 2023 3:27 pm
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Natchez man pleads guilty to abducting runner, will be sentenced Thursday
NATCHEZ — Brandon Christopher “Chris” Bamburg entered a plea of guilty today in Sixth District Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake said Bamburg pleaded ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, September 18, 2023 3:15 pm
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Second Barbiecore for a Cure hopes to be same silly success
NATCHEZ — The Pilgrimage Garden Club and Barbiecore for a Cure chairperson Diane DuPont are gearing up for a second successful event, planned for Sept. ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, September 18, 2023 12:28 pm
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Downtown Natchez Alliance applies for grant to develop Depot Park at the Natchez Bluff
NATCHEZ — The Downtown Natchez Alliance has submitted a grant application in the amount of $362,000 for development of the bluff at the Depot. The ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:44 am
Business
‘So blessed’: Moreton’s owners, staff celebrate 50 years of business in Natchez
NATCHEZ — Blair Zerby, who was raised in Columbus, Ohio, spent his summers with his family in his mother’s native Jonesville, Louisiana, and the surrounding ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:00 pm
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CAPTURED! Inmate found near state line on U.S. 61
NATCHEZ — The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office said fugitive inmate Christopher Diaz, who escaped the Mississippi Department of Corrections custody on Wednesday, has been captured. ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:46 am
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As trial was about to begin, accused molester takes plea
NATCHEZ — As opening statements in his trial were set to begin on Wednesday in Sixth District Circuit Court in Natchez, accused child molester Norvill ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:52 am
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Pets of the Week: Chilly, Rylee, Istanbul and Charlie Brown
NATCHEZ — First up is Chilly, a 1-year-old neutered male Lab mix who is current on all healthcare and is heartworm negative. Chiily is an ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:25 pm
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Woman disrupts youth court; allegedly assaults officer and breaks equipment in courtroom
NATCHEZ — A day after county supervisors cut the sheriff’s budget, including the elimination of some guard positions in Adams County Courtrooms, a woman had ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:59 pm
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Blessing of the Animals Oct. 1 at St. Mary Family Life Center
NATCHEZ — Blessing of the Animals is set for Sunday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. at St. Mary Family Life Center and Prayer Garden, 613 ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:24 pm
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With little fanfare, aldermen pass new city budget
NATCHEZ — With no fanfare or discussion, the Natchez Board of Aldermen approved its fiscal year 2023-2024 city budget, which goes into effect on Oct. ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:53 pm
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Mayor says in statement to aldermen Eola project still moving forward
NATCHEZ — The Eola Hotel project is not only happening but is on track. That was the message Tuesday conveyed by Ward 3 Alderwoman Sarah ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:52 pm
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County OKs property tax increase for new budget year
NATCHEZ — By unanimous vote, the Adams County Board of Supervisors voted to increase property taxes by 9.27 mills in order to balance the county’s ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:52 pm
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Mayor deputizes Adams County Sheriff, deputies, to help enforce city ordinances
NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson deputized Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten and several of his deputies this morning on the steps of City Hall ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, September 11, 2023 12:29 pm
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Former Chamber chief volunteers to lead jail exploratory task force
NATCHEZ — Debbie Hudson Germany has volunteered to lead an exploratory committee to determine what can be done to solve the crisis that is the ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, September 10, 2023 8:06 pm
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Concordia Parish teacher issued summons for simply battery
NATCHEZ — Kimberly Chauvin Graves, 56, was issued a summons for simply battery involving a juvenile on Sept. 1, said a spokesperson for the Concordia ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, September 10, 2023 8:04 pm
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