By Gary R. Bachman

MSU Horticulturist
Coastal Research & Extension Center

Coral bells are perpetual favorites, and their colorful foliage can add interest and texture to any garden.

The first coral bells had green foliage, but these days, green foliage selections can be hard to find. New selections have purple, red, and white marbling and different colored venation. You will often see foliage colors of bright gold, orange and brown.

Two Natchez residents were arrested Wednesday on drug charges following a search at an apartment in the Cedar Hurst apartment complez.

According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Metro Narcotics agents arrested 33-year-old Derrick Lamont Coleman and 35-year-old Natalie Nicole Letcher following an extensive investigation.

Coleman was charged with two counts of sale of marijuana within 1,500 ft. of a church, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within 1,500 ft. of a church, possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute within 1,500 ft.

The Adams County Deputy Pro Rodeo was once again a huge success for the Adam's County Sheriff's Office.

“The weather was perfect, and families came from miles away,” said Rodeo Committee Chairman Capt. Wayne Rabb. “It was a lot of work, and we’re all tired, but we are very pleased with the turn out.”

As it was in its first year, proceeds from the rodeo will be used to purchase law enforcement equipment for deputies not funded by the county.

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