Stacy Graning, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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‘No Wake Zones’ issued for Concordia Parish lakes

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. – High water levels have prompted a “no wake zone” designation on all lakes in Concordia Parish, including Lake St. John and ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:34 pm

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Record number of Mississippi third-graders pass reading assessment; see how local districts performed

NATCHEZ – A record high number of Mississippi third-graders passed the state reading assessment on the first attempt this spring, prompting praise from statewide education ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:48 pm

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Applications open now for Jackson Legacy Project scholarships

NATCHEZ – Graduating seniors can apply now for two scholarships that honor the legacy of Wharlest and Exerlena Jackson. The Jackson Legacy Scholarships honor the ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 4:14 pm

Business

Rides and more: Natchez Spring Carnival continues this week

NATCHEZ – The Natchez Spring Carnival returns this week for an extended stay. The carnival, sponsored by Ardenland, takes place on the Natchez Bluff, 500 ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 3:16 pm

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MBI takes over investigation into officer-involved shooting in Natchez; suspect ‘critically injured’

NATCHEZ – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating the officer-involved shooting involving the Natchez Police Department and an attempted murder suspect. The shooting ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, May 12, 2025 8:40 am

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GoFundMe effort seeks to raise money for repairs at historic Dr. Banks house

NATCHEZ – A new GoFundMe campaign is raising money to restore the Dr. John Bowman Banks house. Michael Wilson, a Natchez resident, shared the fund-raising ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, May 9, 2025 1:54 pm

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Remembering the ‘Great Natchez Tornado’: One of the country’s deadliest storms

NATCHEZ – Today, May 7, marks the anniversary of the nation’s second deadliest tornado – a massive storm that swept through Natchez and left more ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 2:11 pm

Business

Field Health earns ‘age-friendly’ recognition

Field Health System is now part of a movement to improve healthcare for older adults, contributing to a goal continuing to expand and grow age-friendly ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:26 pm

Columnist: Stacy Graning

Living organ donor legislation deserves support

Some of us just weren’t born to be hip. We’re always just a step behind the latest cultural trends, not quite up to speed with ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Sunday, May 4, 2025 1:17 am

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Co-Lin Natchez celebrates 16% enrollment increase, 35% growth in graduates

NATCHEZ – Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus is celebrating impressive strides this spring with a 16% increase in enrollment for Spring 2025 compared to Spring ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:03 am

Business

Entergy looking to expand nuclear power output

U.S. electric utility Entergy (ETR.N), opens new tab is looking to expand its nuclear power output by upgrading its existing plants across the U.S. South while it ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:49 pm

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Natchez Chapter of The Links Inc. honors female leaders

NATCHEZ – The Natchez Chapter of The Links Incorporated conducted its annual Women’s Empowerment Banquet on April 5 on the Natchez campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:11 pm

Business

Bank of Franklin introduces city president, branch manager for Natchez

NATCHEZ – The Bank of Franklin recently announced two hires for its new Natchez Branch. Daniel T. Guedon was named the City President for the new ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:55 am

Business

Report: Merit Health Natchez created more than $66M in economic impact in 2024

NATCHEZ – Merit Health Natchez conducted more than 104,000 patient encounters during 2024 and created a total economic impact of an estimated $66 million, according ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:11 am

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Natchez golfer gets hole-in-one

NATCHEZ –Robert Muhammad shot a hole-in-one on hole 13 at Duncan Park Golf course on Sunday. The shot was witnessed by Adolph Hayes and Azali ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:23 am

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Williams: Catholics praying for Pope Francis and the next ‘great bridge-builder’

NATCHEZ – The worldwide attention on the death of Pope Francis and the process to select a new pontiff comes as no surprise to the ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:41 pm

Business

Popular downtown Natchez bakery seeking new owners

NATCHEZ – The entrepreneurs behind a popular downtown Natchez bakery are looking for new owners of the business. A Facebook post on Monday morning announced ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, April 21, 2025 12:58 pm

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Natchez Reads 2025: Grab the book and learn about a legendary racehorse and Natchez history

NATCHEZ – A legendary racehorse, Natchez history and a Pulitzer Prize winning author are coming together for the community-wide Natchez Reads 2025. The program, sponsored ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, April 18, 2025 3:49 pm

Other sports

Pro-Am kicks off activities for ANNIKA’s Taco Bell Natchez Classic (with gallery)

NATCHEZ –  The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour, the Official Partner for the LPGA’s Epson Tour, is back in Natchez for the sixth annual Taco ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 4:52 pm

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Three inducted into Co-Lin Natchez Campus Hall of Fame     

NATCHEZ – Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus inducted three outstanding students to the college’s Hall of Fame during the annual awards day program. The Hall ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 4:30 pm

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