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Greg Iles, Mississippi Author of 'Natchez Burning' Trilogy, Dies of Cancer at 65

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the “Natchez Burning” trilogy and other works, has died. He was 65. Iles died Friday after a decades-long battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma, his literary agent Dan Conaway posted Saturday on Facebook. Initially diagnosed with the incurable condition in 1996, he kept his illness private until completing his final novel, “Southern Man,” which was published in 2024. Iles was bor…See the Story

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Fifth Street Fire Kills Puppy; Chief Injured

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A Fifth Street fire in Ferriday left a puppy dead, while two other dogs were rescued.See the Story

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Firefighters on scene of fully engulfed house in Adams County - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Authorities are at the scene of a fully engulfed house on fire at 564 Old Hwy 84 #3. Sheriff Travis Patten said bo one was in the residence. More information will be provided when available. The post Firefighters on scene of fully engulfed house in Adams County appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.Read Article

MEET THE TEACHER: Moore begins first year teaching ELA at Ferriday Upper Elementary - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

FERRIDAY, La. — Katie M. Moore is stepping into her first year as a teacher at Ferriday Upper Elementary School, bringing with her a lifelong love of English and a strong belief in the power of encouragement. Moore is teaching third grade English Language Arts and says the most rewarding part of the job is watching students grow. “Seeing the growth and development of students as their learning begins to progress” is what drives her, she said. Th…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Ferriday Police: 3 of 4 total shooting suspects identified, 3 still at large - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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The 10 Best Mickey Gilley Songs of All-Time

Country Western star Mickey Gilley rose to become one of the most well-known figures in country music, with a streak of hit singles under his name and for igniting a cultural revolution. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for recording at 6930 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Mickey Gilley was born in Natchez, Mississippi, in the United States. The legendary rock and roll musician, Jerry Lee Lewis greatly influ…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

BRIGHT FUTURE: Poole receives full-ride to LSU with merit scholarships (with video) - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — The quiet, timid Joshua Poole delivered a rousing speech at his graduation from Natchez Early College Academy that had his classmates cheering loudly. Now, he is preparing to move to Louisiana State University for the fall semester on a full academic scholarship, where he plans to study electrical engineering. “I want to put myself out there,” Poole said of what he most looks forward to about attending LSU. “I’ve never been the most so…LSU · Natchez Read Article

UPDATE: Ferriday Methodist Church structure collapses during blaze - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

FERRIDAY, La. — The Ferriday Methodist Church is burning. The church structure has collapsed. Ferriday Firefighters are battling the blaze right now. More information will be provided when it is available. The post UPDATE: Ferriday Methodist Church structure collapses during blaze appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Hazel Haley - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Nov. 11, 1937 – Aug. 3, 2025 HARRISTON – Services for Hazel Haley, 87, of Atlanta, GA, who died on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Greenleaf Baptist Church in Harriston, MS, under the direction of Spencer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The post Hazel Haley appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Oscilloscope buys U.S. distribution rights to Natchez documentary, an Oscar contender - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

NATCHEZ — Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to Natchez, the documentary by Suzannah Herbert, which was produced and directed in Natchez. Deadline, a Hollywood trade magazine, calls the film an unlikely Oscar contender after its win at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Natchez, Deadline writes, is “a historic town that has become a tourist magnet for its well-preserved and stately antebellum homes. “Herbert capt…Natchez · Natchez Read Article

Charles Edward Fleming - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

June 25, 1958 – Aug. 4, 2025 NATCHEZ – Funeral services for Charles Edward Fleming, 67, of Ruston, LA, formerly of Natchez, who departed this earthly life on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Jena, LA will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Word of Faith Ambassador Worship Center with Rev. Jerry Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset View Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of West Gate Funeral Home. Visitation will be he…Amazon · Natchez Read Article

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Greg Iles, Mississippi Author of 'Natchez Burning' Trilogy, Dies of Cancer at 65

Fifth Street Fire Kills Puppy; Chief Injured

Firefighters on scene of fully engulfed house in Adams County - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

MEET THE TEACHER: Moore begins first year teaching ELA at Ferriday Upper Elementary - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Ferriday Police: 3 of 4 total shooting suspects identified, 3 still at large - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

The 10 Best Mickey Gilley Songs of All-Time

BRIGHT FUTURE: Poole receives full-ride to LSU with merit scholarships (with video) - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

UPDATE: Ferriday Methodist Church structure collapses during blaze - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Hazel Haley - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Oscilloscope buys U.S. distribution rights to Natchez documentary, an Oscar contender - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Charles Edward Fleming - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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MEET THE TEACHER: Moore begins first year teaching ELA at Ferriday Upper Elementary - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Ferriday Police: 3 of 4 total shooting suspects identified, 3 still at large - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

The 10 Best Mickey Gilley Songs of All-Time

BRIGHT FUTURE: Poole receives full-ride to LSU with merit scholarships (with video) - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

UPDATE: Ferriday Methodist Church structure collapses during blaze - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Hazel Haley - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Oscilloscope buys U.S. distribution rights to Natchez documentary, an Oscar contender - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

Charles Edward Fleming - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper