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Nov. 3, 1958 – Aug. 18, 2026

PORT GIBSON — Funeral services for James Earl Dorsey III, 67, of Fayette, who departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Roxie, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Winters officiating.

Burial will follow at the Mercy Seat Baptist Church Cemet...


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NATCHEZ — Natchez Police have recovered a trailer stolen from Great River Honda on D'Evereux Drive.

Natchez Police Chief Lee Best said his department received a report about the theft on Aug. 19.

Through investigation, including a drone operation, investigators were able to develop leads involving the stolen trailer, Best said.

On Saturday, investigators ...


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VIDALIA, La. — An accident involving a conveyor belt resulted in a death on Monday afternoon at the Vidalia Port, police confirmed.

Vidalia police along with the Vidalia Fire Department and Concordia Parish Fire District #1 responded to the Vidalia Port on Wednesday at approximately 5:29 p.m. for a worker trapped in a grain conveyor.

The worker succumbed to his ...


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NATCHEZ — Coming out of last Friday night's 39-22 win over rival St. Aloysius High School that allowed Cathedral Catholic School's varsity football team to keep the Father Camp Cup for the fourth year in a row, there were some things that head coach Josh Loy was pleased with.

"I thought we came out with intensity and started really fast, forced a couple of punts earl a...


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FERRIDAY, La. — Delta STEM & AI Institute had a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday evening in Ferriday, where students can receive in person or online instruction for career training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drones, sustainable agriculture, videography and audio engineering.

Located at 1005 3rd St., in Ferriday, the institute serves 9th th...


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