Crime Reports
Crime reports: Friday, July 10, 2020
Natchez Police Department Arrests — Wednesday Amy Jeanette Dejesus, 38, 907 Sullivan Road, Meadville, on a charge of petit larceny. Bond set at $500. Emmanuel ...
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Man leads police on chase in stolen Lexus with woman, young girl in car
NATCHEZ — Natchez police say a man driving a stolen vehicle led them on a chase Thursday afternoon before crashing in a ditch and sending ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:37 pm
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Concordia Parish municipal elections Saturday
Voters in Concordia Parish will go to the polls Saturday to cast ballots in the presidential preference primary and municipal primary election.
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:04 pm
Obituaries
Ruthie Lee Robinson Graham
Nov. 8, 1928 – June 30, 2020 NATCHEZ — Funeral services for Ruthie Lee Robinson Graham, 91, of Natchez, MS, who died June 30, 2020, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:38 pm
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Elbert E. Smith
FAYETTE — Graveside services for Elbert E. Smith, 54, who died Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Fayette, MS, will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:53 pm
Obituaries
Monica Snyder
FAYETTE — Graveside services for Howard Clark Sr., 39, who died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Fayette, MS, will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:52 pm
Crime Reports
Crime reports: Thursday, July 9, 2020
Natchez Police Department No arrests Reports — Wednesday Welfare check on T. Warring Bennett Jr. Road. Traffic stop on U.S. 61 South. Loitering on ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:00 am
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Police say man set fire to neighbor’s pickup truck
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man faces a charge of arson after police said he set fire to his neighbor’s black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:49 pm
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Suspect arrested in burglary at Natchez Democrat office
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man faces charges of two counts of burglary and is being held on a $50,000 bond after police said he broke ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:33 pm
Obituaries
Doretha Jefferson-Matthews
March 14, 1962 – July 7, 2020 FERRIDAY — Services for Doretha “Mae” Jefferson-Matthews, 58, of Ferriday, LA, who passed peacefully, July 7, 2020, at ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:37 pm
Obituaries
Maude Reed
FERRIDAY — Graveside services for Maude Reed, 94, of Ferriday, LA, who died peacefully July 5, 2020, at her residence will be 11 a.m., Saturday, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:23 pm
Obituaries
Josie L. Gilmore
FERRIDAY — Services for Josie L. Gilmore, 87, of Baton Rouge, LA, who died July 2, 2020, at the Baton rouge Healthcare, Baton Rouge, LA, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:05 pm
Obituaries
Everett Schiele Sr.
FERRDIAY — Services for Rev. Everett Schiele, Sr., 86, of Ferriday, LA, who died, July 4, 2020, at the Our Lady of the Lake R.M.C., ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:56 pm
COVID-19
Mississippi COVID-19 numbers continue sharp climb with Wednesday report
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 674 new cases of COVID-19 and 30 virus-related deaths in Mississippi on Tuesday.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:54 pm
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Natchez celebrates Crepe Myrtles Summer 2020 with self-guided tours
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez is again celebrating the blooming season of Crepe Myrtles that are flush with color this time of year.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:03 pm
Obituaries
Amber Elizabeth Hinson Jordan
Sept. 27, 1976 – July 5, 2020 NATCHEZ — Private graveside services for Amber Elizabeth Hinson Jordan, 43, of Natchez, MS, who passed away on ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:00 am
Crime Reports
Crime reports: Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Natchez Police Department Arrests — Monday Arthur Jeffrey Durham, 26, 19 North Ann St., Asheville N.C., on a charge of public drunkenness/vile or profane language. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:00 am
Obituaries
Bethany Sue Waterman Polley
July 1, 1963 – May 23, 2020 VIDALIA — A memorial service for Bethany Sue Waterman Polley, 56, of Midland, TX who died of cancer ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:00 am
COVID-19
Mississippi Department of Health reports 957 new virus cases Tuesday
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 957 new cases of COVID-19 and 44 virus-related deaths in Mississippi on Tuesday. MSDH reports 10 ...