Courthouse Records
Court case conclusions: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020
Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Week of July 31-Aug. 6: Xavier Cartrell Bates charged with aggravated assault – use of a deadly ...
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Courthouse Records
Courthouse records: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2020
Adams County July 31-Aug. 6 Civil suits: Estate of Gertrude J. Beard. Estate of George Smith. Delvin S. Turner v. Erica D. Wilcox. (Child Custody) ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 10, 2020 3:44 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Human remains found in north Adams County in July identified
Closure came for one Mississippi family Monday after Adams County Coroner James Lee announced he had been able to positively identify the human remains that ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 10, 2020 2:44 pm
Obituaries
A.D. Lewis Jr.
NATCHEZ — Funeral arrangements for A.D. Lewis Jr., 65, of Natchez, who died Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Natchez, MS are incomplete at West Gate ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 10, 2020 12:05 pm
Obituaries
Mable Deloris Scott-Jones
Dec. 25, 1957 – Aug. 3, 2020 NATCHEZ — Graveside services for Mable Scott-Jones, 62, of Natchez, MS, who passed away on August 3, 2020, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 10, 2020 10:12 am
COVID-19
Sunday update: Six new COVID-19 cases reported in Adams County
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths on Sunday. Six new cases were reported in ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 9, 2020 4:01 pm
Obituaries
Jerry Kenneth McCollum
Dec. 9, 1939 – Aug. 7, 2020 NATCHEZ — Jerry Kenneth McCollum, 80, formally of Natchez Mississippi, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 8, 2020 5:24 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Three suspects identified, arrested in Friday shooting of off-duty state trooper
NATCHEZ — Multiple suspects have been taken into custody regarding the shooting death of a Mississippi state trooper on Friday. Lt. Troy Morris, age 58 ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 8, 2020 3:22 pm
COVID-19
Free virus testing continues as new cases are reported in Concordia Parish
VIDALIA — Since Wednesday, four new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Concordia Parish, said OEP director Timothy Vanier. With the four new cases ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:39 am
COVID-19
State health department reports new COVID-19 cases, deaths on Saturday
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,210 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths on Saturday. MSDH reports 174 long-term care facilities ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:19 am
Uncategorized
Suspects reportedly in custody for shooting death of trooper
NATCHEZ — Three suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of L. Troy Morris. Jefferson County Sheriff James E. Bailey ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 8, 2020 8:07 am
Crime Reports
Crime reports: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020
Natchez Police Department No arrests Adams County Sheriff’s Office Arrests — Thursday Nichole Rochelle Foster, 47, 103 Fisk Ave., on a warrant for willful trespass. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 4:27 pm
Obituaries
Donald Ray Speed Jr.
NATCHEZ — Funeral arrangements for Donald Ray Speed, Jr., 49, of Fresno, CA, who died Sunday, August 2, 2020 in CA are incomplete at West ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 4:18 pm
Obituaries
Jacqueline Marie Bolden Henderson
NATCHEZ — Funeral arrangements for Jacqueline Marie Bolden Henderson, 56, of University Place, WA, who died Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Tacoma, WA are incomplete ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 4:18 pm
Obituaries
Joey Duane Bonnette
July 18, 1977 – Aug. 6, 2020 VIDALIA — Graveside services for Joey Duane Bonnette, 43, of Vidalia, LA; who died Aug. 6, 2020, at ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 4:17 pm
Obituaries
Opal Mae Holland Messer
March 26, 1928 – Aug. 6, 2020 NATCHEZ — Graveside services for Opal Mae Holland Messer, 92, of Natchez, who died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 4:15 pm
COVID-19
Friday update: State reports new COVID-19 cases, deaths
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,036 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths on Friday. Statewide, confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations are down ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 2:12 pm
Uncategorized
Shooting update: Off-duty state trooper killed on U.S. 61 near Adams County, Jefferson County line
An off-duty state trooper was shot and killed early Friday morning while working as an independent contractor delivering the mail for the U.S. Postal Service.
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 12:57 pm
COVID-19
Drive-thru face mask distribution Saturday at Adams County Safe Room
NATCHEZ — Free face masks will be distributed to residents of Adams County on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Adams County Safe Room, officials said. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 11:27 am
Uncategorized
State troopers, local law enforcement work crime scene on U.S. 61 North
1:15 p.m. update: An off-duty state trooper was shot and killed early Friday morning while working as an independent contractor delivering the mail for the ...