Natchez Rotary Chili Cook-Off participants, from left, Josh Beach, Jennifer Lessley, Angela Cotton, Laurie Paradise Morgan and Tim McKnight dance together in between serving chili. The annual event brought together groups from around the area to compete for who has the best chili and raise money for the Natchez Children’s Home Services. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)
Callon Petroleum team members, from left, Mitzi Conn, Lynn Leckie, Beth Richard and Catherine Goldmen celebrate winning the judges choice for best chili. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)
Krewe of Phoenix team member Drew David serves Connie Burns some chili during the chili cook-off. The Krewe of Phoenix team took home the People’s Choice Award and the best decorations award. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)
Aiden Gibson does the worm dance move while music plays at the chili cook-off. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)