Stacy Graning, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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‘Kings of Tupelo’: Former Natchez resident focus of Netflix doc about Elvis impersonators, feuds and a ricin-laced letter

NATCHEZ – A former Natchez resident is the subject of a highly anticipated Netflix documentary exploring Elvis impersonators, a feud and the infamous 2013 ricin ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, December 9, 2024 11:34 am

News

A 50x payout: Ferriday woman hits big with lottery scratch-off

NATCHEZ – A Ferriday, La., made a tidy profit after purchasing a $20 scratch-off ticket in Natchez. The woman won $1,000 on the ticket, purchased ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, December 9, 2024 9:51 am

Galleries

2024 Rouxdolph Roll: See who rocked the run and the walk (gallery)

NATCHEZ – Nearly 200 participants took the streets of Natchez early Saturday for the third annual Rouxdolph Roll 5K, 10K and Fun Run. The event, ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:50 am

News

Concordia Parish hunter charged with firearm violations, killing a bear out of season

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. – A hunter was arrested in Concordia Parish for alleged firearm violations and killing a bear out of season. Agents of the ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, December 6, 2024 2:04 pm

News

Ready to Roll: Registration still available for Wardo’s annual Rouxdolph Roll race

NATCHEZ — Runners and walkers of all ages will take to the streets on Dec. 7 for the third annual Rouxdolph Roll, 5K, 10K and ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, December 2, 2024 2:43 pm

Claiborne County

Free program will shed light on enslaved people at Windsor Ruins

PORT GIBSON – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) will host a community engagement program titled “The Untold Stories of Enslavement at Windsor” at ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:46 pm

News

Pineville man hospitalized after trying to rescue grandparents from house fire

RAPIDES PARISH, La. – A 21-year-old remains hospitalized after being injured trying to rescue his grandparents from a fatal house fire in Pineville. The Holiday ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:40 pm

News

What a lucky dog: Amite County man wins $100,000 lottery prize

An Amite County man is a $100,000 richer after playing the Mississippi Lottery. According to the Mississippi Lottery, the man won the prize on a ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 1:13 pm

News

Christmas in Natchez: Here’s a list of all the seasonal fun you can have

NATCHEZ – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Natchez, with the town aglow and the calendar full of activities to delight ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, November 18, 2024 1:22 pm

Business

Natchez restaurant to be featured on ‘America’s Best’ website

NATCHEZ – A local restaurant will be included in a website featuring “America’s Best Restaurants.” Frankie’s On Main will be highlighted in a video produced ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, November 18, 2024 12:22 pm

Editorials

Chamber honorees exemplify service, humility

Humility and service. Those two words describe the honorees at the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce awards earlier this week. Debbie Germany, Natchezian Woman of ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, November 18, 2024 12:02 pm

Business

Adams County awarded $3.554M for cleanup, development of former International Paper site

NATCHEZ – Efforts to clean up and develop the former International Paper site in Adams County received a boost on Wednesday as Gov. Tate Reeves ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 4:09 pm

Columnist: Stacy Graning

Lessons learned from the Greatest Generation and all our veterans

George Grantland Jr. was born on the tail end of the Greatest Generation. A self-professed street-wise and wary boy in South Jersey, he was a ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:43 pm

Editorials

Honor those willing to serve on Veterans Day

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. That’s when an armistice went into effect during World War 1 – known then ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:37 pm

News

Going old school for navigation? MDOT offers a new state highway map

JACKSON – Are you an old soul with a penchant for a classic road trip and a paper map in hand? The Mississippi Department of ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, November 7, 2024 11:10 am

Business

Merit Natchez CEO: New Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative gives ‘seat at table’ for policy discussions

NATCHEZ – The CEO of Merit Health Natchez said a new coalition of state health care providers ultimately will improve the quality of health care in ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:44 pm

News

Alcorn State reports second highest enrollment growth in Mississippi

LORMAN – Alcorn State University is among the Mississippi universities with increased enrollment this fall semester. The state Institutions of Higher Learning on Monday said ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:10 pm

News

Natchez woman places third in Franklin County hybrid triathlon

FRANKLIN COUNTY – More than 20 men and women participated in the annual Homochitto River Triathlon on Oct. 26, and a Natchez woman placed third. ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:00 pm

News

Planning a selfie with your ballot? Not so fast, Miss-Lou voters

NATCHEZ – Taking a quick selfie to let friends and followers know you voted in the Nov. 5 presidential election could land you in trouble ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, October 31, 2024 4:08 am

Business

Lucky number payout: Natchez man wins big in Cash 4 lottery drawing

NATCHEZ – The number four proved to be lucky for one Natchez lottery player last week. According to the Mississippi Lottery, a Natchez man won ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:00 pm

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