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Water main breaks on Pearl Street in downtown Natchez

A water main broke under Pearl Street near the Eola Hotel flooding portions of the street and the intersection with Franklin Street in downtown Natchez ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 4:32 pm

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Celebrating the dream: Images from Monday’s MLK Day parade

Monday afternoons’ Martin Luther King Jr. Parade included everything from floats and bands to motorcycles and dancers. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:14 am

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Research center named for Millers established at Historic Natchez Foundation

The Historic Natchez Foundation announced the creation of a center dedicated to the vision established by former directors Ron and Mimi Miller. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:10 am

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Welcome Patriots: American Legion meets in Natchez for state meeting

This weekend Natchez hosts the Mid-Winter Conference for the Mississippi American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion Junior Auxiliary. Veterans from across the ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, January 18, 2020 12:15 am

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Singers making a point with area school children

Opera singers with the Natchez Festival of Music’s outreach program presented the tale of “Pinocchio” to area students at Cathedral School Wednesday morning.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:14 am

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Natchez women to be inducted in state quarter horse hall of fame

Natchez resident Barbara Rodriguez will be in good company when she receives one of the state’s highest honors among horse owners and trainers. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:11 am

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Mudslides along Natchez Trails cause concerns

Natchez officials hope last week’s torrential rains have not created future problems for the series of retaining walls along the Natchez bluff. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 12:13 am

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Natchez man rescues puppy from inside car’s engine

One Natchez man started his new year right by saving a life. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, January 4, 2020 12:10 am

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Stepping up to history: Adams County elected officials sworn in

Adams County made history Thursday morning by swearing in Shameca Collins as the first African American District Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District in Mississippi. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, January 3, 2020 12:18 am

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Images from Robins Lake Road dam emergency

Photos from Thursday night's floodwater emergency at Robins Lake Road dam in South Adams County. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 2, 2020 10:13 pm

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County Pie coming to former Ruby Tuesday building

NATCHEZ — Keeping news secret about a the opening of restaurant in Natchez may be a bit like keeping people from snatching a slice of ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:01 am

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Happy New Year! Fireworks usher in 2020 in the Miss-Lou

Images from Tuesday night's New Year's Eve fireworks show over the Mississippi River.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 10:36 pm

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Hotel Vue gets new owner

This morning, the Hotel Vue has a new owner. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:01 am

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Pride of Champions: Images from Saturday’s Ferriday State Championship parade

Images from Saturday's Ferriday State Championship parade Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, December 28, 2019 2:53 pm

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It’s Santa: Man in red makes annual Christmas Eve visit

The auditorium at the Braden School Administration Building was filled with hugs, smiles and a little Christmas magic Tuesday morning with the annual visit of ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 2:40 pm

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Where will Santa Claus be on Dec. 24? Check out parade route here

The annual Santa Claus Parade will be on Dec. 24. The parade will start at 8:30 a.m. and continue through the day with occasional stops. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, December 21, 2019 12:14 am

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Many donate to Christmas Tree Fund

Donations to the Children’s Christmas Tree Fund Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, December 21, 2019 12:11 am

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It’s Christmas: City Auditorium filled with spirit of season in song

The Natchez-Adams School District celebrated the Christmas season with choirs, bands and an evening of joyful music at the City Auditorium Thursday night. Choirs from ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, December 20, 2019 12:10 am

BREAKING NEWS

Man seeks shelter in jail, goes on window breaking spree to get arrested

A man went on a vandalism spree breaking windows at the Adams County Courthouse and Adams County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning after he was told ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, December 19, 2019 8:49 am

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Callaway tapped as prosecutor by Natchez aldermen

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez officials appointed Bryan Callaway to be the next city prosecutor Wednesday during a special-called board meeting. “He has a tremendous ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, December 19, 2019 12:12 am

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