Sabrina Simms Robertson, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper - Page 3 of 184

News

‘Community Space’: Frazier enrichment center holds open house

NATCHEZ — After sitting vacant since 2022, the Frazier Extended Education and Cultural Enrichment Center at the former Joseph Frazier Elementary School held an open ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:16 pm

News

Vidalia Garden Club’s biennial Christmas lighting contest begins

VIDALIA, La. — Though Christmas comes once a year, only once every other December does the Vidalia Garden Club recognize those with the best traditional ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 2:56 pm

News

PHOTO GALLERY: In case you missed it, check out these scenes from Saturday’s Christmas tree lighting in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Hundreds of people braved the cold Saturday night to partake in rides and activities around the 34-foot tall Christmas tree as it was ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 2, 2024 2:29 pm

News

Catahoula Parish Jailer involved in DUI accident

CATAHOULA PARISH, La. — Louisiana State Police confirmed that a DUI accident involving a Catahoula Parish jailer occurred on Thanksgiving day in Catahoula Parish. Tasha ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 2, 2024 1:00 pm

News

Ferriday man accused of raping child under 13 captured in Texas

FERRIDAY, La. — A Ferriday man who had been accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile under 13 years old on Nov. 18 has been arrested. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 2, 2024 11:29 am

News

VIDEO: Natchez celebrates 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday marked the beginning of Christmas holiday season in Natchez with the lighting of the 34 foot Christmas tree in the heart of Downtown Natchez. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 7:16 pm

News

PHOTOS: Art on the Bluff open today until 4 p.m.

Here is a glimpse of what is available on the Natchez Bluff today until 4 p.m. Remember when Christmas shopping to support small businesses! Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:29 pm

News

Vidalia Beautification asks for police jury’s support of annual Christmas Festival Dec. 8

VIDALIA, La. — On Sunday, Dec. 8, Vidalia will have two celebrations to get locals ready for the Christmas holiday. The first is the Vidalia ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 am

Business

Spokesperson: Vidalia Mills closure is ‘only temporary’

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Mills is currently closed and the gate locked, but only temporarily, a company spokesperson said Friday. The denim jean manufacturing company ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 8:00 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Power outage in Sibley affecting 1,178 meters

UPDATE: Power was restored to all residents as of 10 a.m. today. NATCHEZ — An isolated power outage in Adams County near the Sibley community ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 7:48 am

News

Stewpot continues to serve through Thanksgiving holiday

NATCHEZ — While most gathered together to celebrate Thanksgiving, some volunteered their time on the holiday to serve others. The Natchez Stewpot on average feeds ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, November 29, 2024 7:22 pm

News

Frost, freezing weather likely on Saturday through Tuesday morning

NATCHEZ — Freezing weather this weekend may pose a limited threat to tender vegetation and possibly outdoor plumbing, according to the National Weather Service. Freezing ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:34 am

News

TEEN RESPONDERS: Adams County youth now trained, nationally certified to respond to emergencies

NATCHEZ — Students in the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Junior Cadet Academy became nationally certified to respond to emergency situations this week through the Mississippi ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, November 29, 2024 10:00 am

News

Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday to bring change to annual celebration

NATCHEZ — Christmas begins in Natchez with the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree celebration, which takes place this Saturday, Nov. 30. This tree lighting ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, November 29, 2024 7:30 am

BREAKING NEWS

Driver flips over guardrail on Broadmoor Drive

NATCHEZ — A driver is being evaluated at Merit Health Natchez for injuries he received when he somehow lost control of his vehicle and flipped ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, November 28, 2024 9:24 pm

News

11 year old girl from Ferriday has died after long illness

FERRIDAY, La. — Lilly-Anne Bryan, an 11-year-old girl from Ferriday who survived a long cancer battle at the age of four, has died. Her mother ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, November 28, 2024 6:56 pm

News

‘Pray for her miracle’: Doctors fear worst for 11-year-old girl from Ferriday

FERRIDAY, La. — Lilly-Anne Bryan, an 11-year-old girl from Ferriday, could have died from cancer at the age of four until God intervened. Now her ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, November 28, 2024 4:19 pm

News

Sheriff answers question of upside-down flag: ‘We’re not under duress; Nothing was vandalized’

Update: As of  5:15 p.m., the flag has been turned over to be right side up again by Sheriff Travis Patten. NATCHEZ — Many driving ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, November 28, 2024 4:14 pm

News

GALLERY: Comm-UNITY Thanksgiving welcomes everyone to dine in, fellowship

NATCHEZ — Enough food to feed hundreds of people, free, is being served at the Natchez Convention Center today until 2 p.m. The purpose of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:36 pm

News

Natchez man wanted out of Catahoula Parish arrested by Vidalia police

VIDALIA, La. — A Natchez man was picked up Monday evening by Vidalia Police Officers for an incident in Catahoula Parish. Edward Austin Walker of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 10:44 am

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus