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Tuesday update: State reports more COVID-19 cases in Adams County; Number of state cases up to 937

Mississippi State Department of Health releases updated numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:19 am

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Updated (3/30): Area business, government services, event changes amid virus concerns

(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 — open regular ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, March 30, 2020 11:37 am

BREAKING NEWS

Sheriff Travis Patten said he has tested positive for COVID-19

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said he has tested positive for COVID-19. Patten said a couple of  weeks ago when his body started ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, March 29, 2020 1:28 pm

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Adams County coroner reports first COVID-19 death

A southwest Mississippi man died from COVID-19 in Natchez Saturday morning. Adams County Coroner James Lee said he was called to Merit Health Natchez Saturday ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:24 pm

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Wilkinson County COVID-19 infection rate highest in state

With nine confirmed cases of COVID-19, Wilkinson County has the highest infection rate in the state. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, March 27, 2020 8:48 pm

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Banners put up to support region’s health care heroes

Christy Anderson had a message for her hometown heroes. She just needed a little help from two area companies to deliver it to them. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, March 27, 2020 8:00 pm

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Adams County cases of COVID-19 double; Mississippi total up 94 cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in Adams County doubled overnight — from 3 cases Thursday to 6 cases Friday — after the Mississippi Department of ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, March 27, 2020 10:34 am

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Updated (3/25): Area business, event changes amid virus concerns

  (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 — open ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:24 pm

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Updated (3/24): Area business, event changes amid virus concerns

  (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 — open ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:46 am

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Local group making masks for Miss-Lou healthcare workers

What started as a simple way to help a friend has turned into a movement to help area healthcare providers. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, March 23, 2020 8:17 pm

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Updated (3/24): Area business, event changes amid virus concerns

(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 – open regular ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, March 23, 2020 12:11 pm

BREAKING NEWS

COVID-19 update: One more case reported in Adams County; State up to 249 cases

The Mississippi Department of Health reported 42 additional cases of COVID-19 in the state, including one additional case in Adams County. All Mississippi cases County ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, March 23, 2020 9:03 am

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Adams County now has confirmed COVID-19 case; Mayor still awaiting test results

The first positive test for COVID-19 in an Adams County patient was confirmed by the Mississippi State Department of Health Friday. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, March 20, 2020 8:20 pm

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List of area business, event changes amid virus concerns

(If you want to add your business, event or attraction to this list email ben.hillyer@natchezdemocrat.com) Banks All local United Mississippi Bank, Concordia Bank & Trust, ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, March 20, 2020 8:36 am

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Local man gets world-wide response after using social media to harness healing power of music

NATCHEZ — As COVID-19 keeps residents separated at least 6-feet apart, one local man is looking to the power of music to keep everyone together. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, March 19, 2020 9:08 pm

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COVID-19 case identified in Wilkinson County; Number of cases in Mississippi up to 50

The Mississippi Department of Health reported Thursday morning one positive test of COVID-19 in Wilkinson County. No positive cases have been reported in Adams County. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, March 19, 2020 10:16 am

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Area fitness instructors look for new ways to help others stay fit

Area fitness centers and trainers have come up with new ways to encourage people to keep up with their fitness routines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7:55 pm

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Mayor strongly urges restaurants, bars comply with guidelines immediately

Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell took additional steps to urge local businesses to adhere to President Trump’s National Coronavirus Guidelines — including closing dine-in restaurant service and ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7:49 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Most of Natchez Mall closed; Several stores with exterior entrances remain open

Natchez Mall officials announced Tuesday on social media that much of the mall will be closing to the public until further notice. The closure includes ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:27 pm

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Curfew, closures other changes instituted in parish

Concordia Parish residents are now under a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until at least April 13. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:57 pm

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