Jefferson County News

A Natchez woman was arrested in Jefferson County on charges she distributed a libelous letter about the victim of an alleged $100,000-plus embezzlement that recently led to the arrest of two Natchez residents.

Possibility of strong to severe storms and heavy rain are expected to hit the state for a third day in a row.

Emergency officials initially told confused and worried residents not to worry about smoke from what turned into a wildfire on the outskirts of Denver, including at least two residents later found dead at their home, 911 calls released by officials Tuesday showed.

Emily Sanders, 53, and Merrick Sanders, 54, of 302 Mansfield Drive, were arrested earlier this week on charges of embezzlement under contract for crimes alleged to have happened in Jefferson County.

Already saddled with the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, Jefferson County commissioners have voted to default on more than $15 million in bond payments due next week.