Editorials

Some state senators need to show up for work

The Associated Press Sen. Melanie Sojourner, the first-term state senator from Adams County, seems to have forgotten an important commitment she made; showing up for work shouldn’t be optional. Senate records show Sen. Sojourner has […]

News

Rains bring at least 4 tornadoes to Mississippi, break dry spell

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — At least four tornadoes were part of a rainy system that moved across Mississippi Friday night and Saturday morning.

Officials reported tornadoes in Adams, Rankin, Simpson and Smith counties. Weather Service officials said they know of no injuries from any of the storms.

In Adams County, a tornado estimated to have top winds of 115 mph cut a path a mile long and 200 yards wide in the Kingston community, southeast of Natchez. Two houses had their roofs substantially damaged… […]

Business

New business agreement to create 60 jobs in Natchez

From The Mississippi Link Newswire NATCHEZ – Governor Phil Bryant and officials from The Blain Companies and Fores Canada Inc. announced a business agreement that will create approximately 60 new jobs for Natchez-area residents. Blain, […]