According to NPD, Petty along with others drove into Natchez from out of town on Tuesday. Several people drove by Friday and said they were shocked to hear the news. | Add your comment. This effect is said to be most noticeable at night, when the cars’ headlights shine on the statue around the bend of the road. NATCHEZ — On Thursday morning, Adams County election officials were processing Adams County affidavit ballots in Tuesday’s U.S. Presidential Election. Natchez, Mississippi 39121. Rushing said those who want to help can send donations to the Natchez City Cemetery Turning Angel Fund at: Turning Angel Fund Read more All rights reserved. The turning effect, combined with the tragic story of the angel’s dedication, make this site loom large in Natchez.

The Natchez City Cemetery has established a fund for donations to the repair and restoration of the Turning Angel statue. "This is an isolated incident of a young man exhibiting poor judgement that will cost him for years to come.".

The angel keeps watch over five rounded tombstones, uniform and in a row, all with the same date of death. “Any money that comes in for the Turing Angel will be greatly appreciated.”. Self-guided tour CD at the cemetery’s main office or at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center. “We have had minor problems from time to time, and mostly it was mischievous,” Rushing said. Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong announced Friday that Austin Petty, 20, has been arrested and is charged with malicious mischief. NATCHEZ, Miss. Globe-Trotter The estimated damages are $40,000. It sounds a bit unusual to consider a cemetery a major must-see, but once you glimpse the beauty of the Natchez City Cemetery and to know the history of some of the characters buried there, it is easy understand why. A piece of local history tells that on March 14 1908 a gas explosion in the basement of the Natchez Drug Company killed numerous people including five young female employees that were working at the time. Cemetery workers are making arrangements to locate a monument restoration company to ensure the statue is properly repaired, Rushing said, adding that workers said the wing appeared to be a pretty clean break.

According to NPD, officers were called to the Natchez City Cemetery on Tuesday where they were told by the cemetery director that the 112-year-old “Turning Angel” monument … The damage was estimated at $40,000, cemetery officials said. The monument was built in memory of four women who died in the Natchez Drug Company explosion in 1908. NPD said that this was not connected to national protests and it was not racially motivated. Rushing said the board continues to check up on resumes of possible monument restoration companies that could help repair the Natchez landmark. The angel was found Wednesday toppled off its pedestal with one of the wings broken. Rushing said the board also welcomes donations for the overall upkeep of the cemetery. More on Marshall's Mississippi; Subscribe to Marshall's Mississippi; Color your way through Mississippi with me! Rushing said those who want to help can send donations to the Natchez City Cemetery Turning Angel Fund at: Turning Angel Fund A dragon stone? A social media post made at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday showing the angel lying on the ground began being passed around and the cemetery workers returned to see the angel off the pedestal shortly after, Rushing said. Police said the others remained in the vehicle and warned him “not to do anything stupid.” Police say the other occupants were cooperative with the investigation and encouraged Petty to talk to the police. “Any money that comes in for the Turing Angel will be greatly appreciated.”. The angel has since attracted a fair bit of attention to the historic Mississippi cemetery. READ THE FULL STORY:Natchez police make arrest after $40K in damage done to ‘Turning Angel’ monument. NATCHEZ — On Thursday morning, Adams County election officials were processing Adams County affidavit ballots in Tuesday’s U.S. Presidential Election. Rushing said the board also welcomes donations for the overall upkeep of the cemetery. One of the most famous monuments is the so-called Turning Angel. One of the angel’s wings was broken and cemetery workers were not sure how the statue was removed from its pedestal. Her mother built a stairway down to her daughter’s coffin so she could comfort her during storms. The monument is an attraction for both Mississippi natives and visitors alike.