A line of people form outside of Belk at the Natchez Mall Friday after Thanksgiving in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Tychica Hadley opens the doors for customers while other employees at Belk hand out gift cards Friday in Natchez. Hadley said 250 cards were given away on Thanksgiving day within 15 minutes.

Meighan Lee receives a gift card at Belk Friday after Thanksgiving in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Belk giftcards from $5 to $500 are given out at the Natchez Mall Friday after Thanksgiving in Natchez. Around 50 cards were given out when doors first opened, employees at Belk will be distributing up to 150 cards. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)