Sabrina Simms Robertson, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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Food, music this weekend at festival to bring community together

NATCHEZ — Soul Food Fusion Festival’s founder Jarita Frazier King said while she was growing up, her family dinners “knew no color.” Once anyone — ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 9:50 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Natchez-Adams maintains C grade with small gains based on MS Accountability System

NATCHEZ — Natchez Adams School District has maintained a C grade based on the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System Performance Rating with small gains in many ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:01 am

News

GALLERY: Miss-Lou floods social media with fun photos during inaugural Watson Strong Color Fun Run

VIDALIA, La. — The first annual Watson Strong Color Fun Run proved to be a success as hundreds throughout the Miss Lou gathered in memory ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:32 pm

News

NYC DREAM: Concordia Parish students have shot at trip as motivation to do well

VIDALIA, La. — Between 20 and 30 Concordia Parish students could experience an all-expense-paid trip to New York City as an incentive to do their ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:09 pm

News

Concordia Parish School Board adopts budget

VIDALIA, La. — There were no comments or complaints made regarding the adoption of the Concordia Parish School Board’s budget on Thursday, which includes start-up ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:28 am

BREAKING NEWS

BE AWARE: Escaped inmate has Vidalia, Louisiana ties

VIDALIA, La. — Area law enforcement advised that an inmate who walked away from work release detail Friday morning in East Baton Rouge Parish has ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, September 13, 2024 1:59 pm

Business

Vidalia CEO addresses late paychecks, promises ‘hardship bonus’ to employees

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Mills CEO Dan Feibus, who owns the denim manufacturing company that is also among Vidalia’s top employers, addressed the issue of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, September 12, 2024 8:42 pm

News

Power should be restored by end of day in Miss Lou area as it missed worst of hurricane

NATCHEZ —Francine weakened Thursday after it slammed the Louisiana coast as a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday evening with reported wind speeds around 100 miles per ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:44 am

News

Natchez police respond to two-car accident with injuries near hospital

NATCHEZ — Natchez police responded to a two-car accident with injuries on John R. Junkin Drive near the Merit Health Natchez hospital just before 12:30 ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:31 pm

News

Grant adds free fitness court, studio to list of new amenities to Polk Park

VIDALIA, La. — A free-to-use fitness court is now on the list of amenities to be added to the William T. Polk Park as it ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:45 am

News

UPDATE: More schools close in anticipation of tropical weather

NATCHEZ — Cathedral and Adams County Christian School join those that will be closed on Thursday because of Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 8:26 pm

News

Police Jury disagrees with Johnson on resolution to explore parish-president government

VIDALIA, La. — Louisiana Rep. C. Travis Johnson, D-Ferriday, urged the Concordia Parish Police Jury — with a raised voice — during its Monday meeting ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3:22 pm

News

Public hearings on Vidalia Aldermen’s agenda

VIDALIA, La. — Public hearings that pertain to the compensation of town officials and the town’s noise ordinance are on the agenda Tuesday for the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, September 9, 2024 4:50 pm

News

AGENDA: LA Rep. C. Travis Johnson to address police jury

VIDALIA, La. — Louisiana Representative of District 21 C. Travis Johnson, D-Ferriday, is on the agenda to address the Concordia Parish Police Jury tonight during ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, September 9, 2024 12:56 pm

News

Juvenile suspect identified, charged with murder as an adult after Sunday shooting

NATCHEZ — A 17-year-old juvenile who allegedly shot and killed a woman Sunday afternoon is charged as an adult following the incident. Jamarii Zphabian White ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, September 9, 2024 11:31 am

BREAKING NEWS

Woman killed by gunshot on George F. West Blvd, juvenile suspect in custody

NATCHEZ — A violent confrontation with a juvenile led to the shooting and killing of a woman this afternoon. Natchez police responded to 1108 George ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, September 8, 2024 4:13 pm

News

Woman ran into deputy with her car, tried to evade arrest

VIDALIA, La. — A woman who reportedly ran into a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy with her car on Saturday afternoon and tried to evade ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, September 8, 2024 2:36 pm

News

GALLERY: Teams kicking back at Duncan park for annual Leadership Natchez tournament

NATCHEZ — A cool breeze and sunny skies make for ideal weather for the hundred-plus people participating in Leadership Natchez’s annual kickball tournament today in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 7, 2024 1:18 pm

News

SHERIFF: Former hospital security guard terminated after alleged misconduct with juvenile

VIDALIA, La. — Sheriff David Hedrick said that a former hospital security guard employed by Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has been terminated since his arrest ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 7, 2024 8:30 am

News

Kickball, Pickleball tournament is Saturday

The 2024 Leadership Natchez Kickball and Pickleball Tournament is on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Duncan Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Pickleball is a new ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, September 6, 2024 8:37 pm

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