NATCHEZ — CENTURY 21 Century 21 River Cities Realty is pleased to announce Melanie Miller Downer has joined its firm as a sales associate. She will specialize in residential property sales in the Miss-Lou.

“We are thrilled to have Melanie join our team,” said Marlon L. Copeland of Century 21 Century 21 River Cities Realty. “Her experience with historic properties brings value to our office and clients.”

Before moving back to Mississippi, Miller Downer worked in sales in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. After having her children, she and her family decided on a quieter way of life. She immediately became active in the Natchez community and is a member of the Pilgrimage Garden Club, chairing many events including The Natchez Antiques Forum & The Longwood Halloween Carnival. She is the mother of Caroline and Miller, both of whom are honor students at Cathedral School.