Jan Griffey, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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Short passionate about cancer research, awareness

NATCHEZ — Dennis and Darby Short love a good challenge. When that challenge also benefits those who suffer from cancer, they are all in. Short ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:34 pm

Business

Joyce Hargrave Wilson: Cancer challenge became a blessing

NATCHEZ — One of Joyce Hargrave Wilson’s biggest challenges in life turned out to be a blessing, she said. “At the end of the day, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:27 pm

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Patten won’t ‘be pressured’ into releasing name of man involved in fatal shooting

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said Tuesday he will not be pressured into releasing the name of the suspected shooter in the Friday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:08 am

Business

Trick or Treat for Little Feet and Trunk ‘r Treat moved to Saturday

NATCHEZ — Because of the threat of rain on Thursday night, Trick or Treat for Little Feet and the Natchez Park and Rec Department’s Trunk ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:42 pm

News

Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch

NATCHEZ — Students from Instant Impact Global Prep charter school in Natchez joined other youngsters Tuesday morning for Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch. In partnership ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:36 am

Cathedral sports

Cathedral takes third overall in State Cross Country meet; McKnight takes first place, Monagan takes third overall

CLINTON — Cathedral School’s Varsity Boys took third place overall in the State Cross Country Division 5A meet Monday at Choctaw Trails on the campus ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 28, 2024 7:31 pm

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St. Mary parishioners celebrate Eucharist with processional

NATCHEZ — St. Mary Basilica parishioners participated in the Procession of the Eucharist following 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday. A Eucharist procession is a Catholic ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:44 pm

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Firefighters battle car fire, field fire Sunday

NATCHEZ — Natchez Firefighters were called to two fires in Adams County on Sunday. At 5:20 p.m., E-911 dispatchers received a call of a car ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:13 pm

Business

Smith calls for community to ‘lean toward the light’ at Black excellence celebration

NATCHEZ — Congressman Bennie Thompson teamed up with the Natchez Business and Civic League on Saturday to celebrate Black excellence in Natchez and Adams County. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 27, 2024 5:10 pm

News

Four from Vidalia make ‘magical’ memories at Swift’s Eras Tour in New Orleans

NATCHEZ — On Sunday morning, Sydney O’Quinn of Vidalia, Louisiana, was still on a Taylor Swift high. “Oh, my goodness! It was magical,” said O’Quinn, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:26 pm

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Sheriff: Fatal shooting was ‘senseless act of violence’

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said a “senseless act of violence” on Friday night in Natchez will forever change two families’ lives. The ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:41 pm

News

Fatal shooting: Family names victim; no more information yet from ACSO

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten would release no more information this morning about the fatal shooting at the Washington Shell gas station and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:11 pm

BREAKING NEWS

One man dead, one in custody after shooting inside Shell station

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a shooting at the Shell gas station and convenience store in Washington. Sheriff Travis ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 25, 2024 8:18 pm

News

Sheriff warns of ongoing phone scam

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten is warning area residents about an ongoing phone scam that claims to be from his department. “There is ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 25, 2024 5:09 pm

News

Cathedral’s Emerald Tide wins state dance team championship

NATCHEZ — Cathedral’s Emerald Tide dance team was crowned first place statewide in the MAIS annual competition in Jackson on Wednesday. Robyn Gregg, who has ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 25, 2024 2:40 pm

News

Where do you go to vote in Adams County, Concordia Parish? Here is how to find out

By JAN GRIFFEY and SABRINA ROBERTSON As the Nov. 5 general election nears, residents throughout the Miss-Lou are readying to head to the polls. However, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:00 am

Business

Gray: ‘The county got nothing’ from successful Natchez High homecoming

NATCHEZ — At Monday’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting, county supervisors praised the Natchez-Adams School District for its wildly successful homecoming weekend but lamented the lack ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:01 pm

News

Pets of the week: Praline, Balto, Gus and Millie

Meet Praline. She is about two months old and was brought to the shelter as a stray. She is the sweetest little girl and would ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:12 pm

Business

150 people expected in Natchez for state’s NAACP convention Nov. 7 through 9

NATCHEZ — The 79th annual Mississippi NAACP state conference and policy institute will convene in Natchez Nov. 7 through 9. This year’s meeting will focus ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:10 pm

News

City awarded federal grant of more than half a million dollars for low-income housing rehabilitation

NATCHEZ — The third time is a charm for low-income homeowners in the City of Natchez. Ward 1 Alderman Valencia Hall, who has worked closely ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:35 pm

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