Natchez News

Adams County coroner James Lee tells The Natchez Democrat Tyler Brumfield was killed in a two-vehicle wreck that left others injured.

Officials say a 65-year-old Natchez man has been arrested for reportedly flashing a badge and impersonating an officer after he rear-ended a driver in October.

When it comes to the season of romance, Mississippi has quite a bit to offer. From quaint bed and breakfasts to leisurely walks through beautiful Mississippi terrain to the best in Southern cuisine, you can't go wrong with a quick getaway or staycation right here in the state.

Alfred Rankins Jr. was named the next president of Alcorn State University Tuesday by the Mississippi College Board, which chose an insider following an abbreviated search that became necessary after its former president resigned over a purchasing scandal.

Author Kathryn Stockett, who at first rejected her childhood friend Tate Taylor's bid to make a movie of her book "The Help," ended up making a cameo in the film.

Kathryn Stockett, author of the best-selling novel, "The Help," and Tate Taylor, who wrote and directed the novel's film adaptation, pose for photographers at the film's Jackson premiere in 2011.

The central office of the Mississippi Department of Corrections has moved to 633 N. State St. in Jackson.

Lawmakers moved forward Wednesday with plans to borrow tens of millions of dollars to help fix leaky roofs, invest in economic development and repair worn equipment.

Natchez police say an autopsy results show a 20-year-old man who was found dead in his house Sunday died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head.

The Advocate reports Jasmin Washington, of Natchez, Miss., was booked Sunday with child desertion, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and possession of Schedule I drugs.

The moon is waning. The morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus.

James Meredith indirectly addressed on Saturday an inappropriate prank on the University of Mississippi's campus where a statue of himself, the school's first black student, was discovered with a noose around its neck.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George McWilliams; Mrs. Wanda Annison and the late Mr. H.H. Annison, all of Jackson.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schneider of Canton, Mr. Lee Roddy, and Mrs. Nan Herring of Tupelo.

Former Gov. William Winter celebrated his 91st birthday Friday much as he did last year -- as director of proceedings for the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration.

Feb. 17--The City of Natchez is expected to take control of the Natchez Regional Transit Facility this week, marking what one official said would be a complete transformation of transportation in Southwest Mississippi.

COLUMBUS - KiOR has halted production at its Columbus plant in December to make improvements and has no plans to resume production during the first quarter of 2014.

Natchez's African-American history is rich -- from the site of the nation's second largest slave market to the pulpit from which America's first black senator preached, and those sites are just on St. Catherine Street.

The district was recognized for exemplary performance in capturing and reporting data for student enrollment, student absentee reporting, truancy reporting, graduation, suspensions, historical postings, teacher endorsements, textbook distribution, property internal controls, vehicle marking and school safety.

The state Department of Transportation and emergency response agencies are suggesting alternate routes for motorists who usually take I-20 West to Vicksburg in the wake of a large part of the roadway being closed.