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Democrat to sponsor election Q&A with mayoral candidates in primary
The Natchez Democrat and The Bluff City Post will host an online video Mayoral Candidates Q&A, featuring Democratic Party mayoral candidates Tony Fields and Dan ...
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Adams County Christian School elementary celebrates with drive-by award, progression ceremony
Adams County Christian School students from the first through sixth grades celebrated the end of the school year with a drive-by awards and progression ceremony ...
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 8:50 pm
News
Natchez resident spots otherworldly fireball streaking across the sky
For one Natchez resident, a late-night trip out of his house turned into an otherworldly experience when he spotted a bright orange fireball streak across ...
by Ben Hillyer, Monday, May 11, 2020 4:18 pm
COVID-19
Pandemic leaves void in local places normally filled with people
Spaces normally filled with crowds of people have been left empty during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, May 8, 2020 10:22 pm
COVID-19
COVID-19 testing conducted at Adams County Safe Room Monday, Claiborne County on Tuesday.
Officials from the Univesity Mississippi Medical Center and the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi National Guard conducted free COVID-19 testing site at ...
by Ben Hillyer, Monday, May 4, 2020 2:05 pm
COVID-19
Ask an expert: The Natchez Democrat helps you find answers to your COVID-19 questions
Ask an expert is a new feature of The Natchez Democrat that asks local experts in health, finance and other fields to answer reader-submitted COVID-19 ...
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 30, 2020 7:30 pm
News
Daughter: 28 years of memories destroyed in house fire; lightning suspected as cause
For one Natchez family, 28 years of memories were destroyed in a flash of lightning.
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:39 am
News
Fire guts historic house on North Union Street early Wednesday morning
A historic house on North Union Street was gutted by an early morning fire Wednesday.
by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:21 am
Alcorn sports
Former players remember Alcorn football coach Casem
Marino “The Godfather” Casem, former head football coach at Alcorn State University, died on April 25 in Baton Rouge. He was 85.
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:45 pm
News
Natchez Brewing company adds hand sanitizer to it offerings
Hand sanitizer may be the world’s most sought after liquid these days and Natchez Brewing Company is doing its part to answer the call. Natchez ...
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, April 18, 2020 2:50 pm
News
109-year-old man remembered for stories, life lessons by family, friends
The world lost an invaluable source of information about life and, in particular, life in Natchez when Jessie Winston died Wednesday, friends and family said.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 17, 2020 8:16 pm
News
Local cyclists set up pop-up shop to help clean, repair bikes during pandemic
Local cyclists Allen Richard, Curtis Moroney and Tate Hobdy gave residents a reason to get out of their houses and exercise Wednesday.
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:08 pm
News
Thursday update: Adams County virus cases increasing faster than state rate
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Adams County increased by 9.4 percent Thursday.
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:39 am
News
Local ministers bring message of hope in uncertain times
The Easter message is clear from Miss-Lou pastors during this uncertain time of COVID-19: have hope and keep believing.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 10, 2020 7:45 pm
News
Signs for the times: Area mayors discuss alternative approaches to fighting COVID-19
Asking residents to put up yard signs with a simple message such as, “Stay safe, stay home,” could be one of several ways local mayors ...
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 3, 2020 7:29 pm
News
Sunday Focus: How will CARES Act help local businesses?
By email, by video and by blog posts, Natchez business leaders are reaching out in every conceivable way to inform local business owners and employees ...
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 3, 2020 7:26 pm
News
Thursday update: COVID-19 cases up in Concordia and Catahoula parishes as backlog of tests pour in to state health department
Parish officials reported eight cases of COVID-19 and one virus-related death Thursday. The Concordia Parish Department of Homeland Security reported two new cases of the ...
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:48 pm
News
Updated (4/1): List of restaurants, businesses and other services available during COVID-19 crisis
(If you want to add your business, event or attraction to this list email ben.hillyer@natchezdemocrat.com) Restaurants offering carryout and curbside delivery Applebee’s — Carside pickup ...
by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 11:32 am
News
Wednesday update: Mississippi cases of COVID-19 top 1,000; Reported deaths increase
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 topped 1,000 Wednesday. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 136 new cases of the virus, resulting in ...
by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:33 am
News
Vidalia mayor to residents: Please take this virus seriously
Mayor Buz Craft implored local citizens to heed the warnings about COVID-19 and the devastating effects the virus could have on local families and the ...
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:48 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
The Arkansas Razorbacks versus the Illinois Fighting Illini is one of five games on Thursday’s college basketball schedule…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, November 28
Thursday’s college basketball schedule includes top teams in play. Among the 10 games our computer model likes, in…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Thursday, November 28
There are five games featuring a ranked team on Thursday’s college basketball schedule. Below, we offer against-the-spread picks…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
Thursday’s college basketball schedule includes three games featuring a ranked team on the court. Among those contests is…
NFL Week 13 TV Schedule, Streams, Start Times, Channels
In a Week 13 NFL slate that features plenty of competitive matchups, the Seattle Seahawks versus the New…
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