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Natchez native, NFL Hall of Fame member Billy Shaw remembered as ‘classic example of Southern gentleman’

Billy Shaw, a Natchez native who had a hall of fame pro career with the Buffalo Bills in the 1960s, died Oct. 4 after a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 9:36 am

Adams County

Remembering the Parchman Ordeal: Nearly 60 years ago today

On this day in 1965, hundreds of Black protesters, including teenagers, marched for their rights in Natchez, Mississippi, in the wake of the attempted assassination ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 11:12 am

News

Witness master at work with free music recital by rising star in opera world

The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA) is excited to announce a special afternoon of music and learning with acclaimed bass Kenneth ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 23, 2024 9:44 pm

News

Supreme Court clears way for execution of man who killed Natchez college student

Willie Jerome Manning, sentenced to death for the murder of two Mississippi State University students 30 years ago, “has had his days in court” and now an ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 2:49 pm

News

Co-Lin receives federal grant to train law enforcement officers

JACKSON – Copiah Lincoln Community College is among three South Mississippi recipients of federal grants aimed to strengthen law enforcement and public safety. The U.S. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 16, 2024 3:55 pm

News

Congressman Bennie Thompson welcomes new staffer to Natchez district office

NATCHEZ — United States Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) welcomes new Case Manager and Field Representative Xavier Hawkins to his Natchez Office which serves Adams, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 7, 2024 8:34 am

BAZOOM

Online casino legislation in Mississippi: An evolving landscape

The gambling legislation across the United States is one of patchwork and ever-changing nature, which each state being in full legislative control of gambling, including ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:21 am

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Miss Mississippi helps celebrate grand opening of Natchez’s new Rendezvous restaurant

The Rendezvous restaurant on Main Street in Natchez celebrated its grand opening Saturday with royalty. Miss Mississippi 2024 Becky Williams helped cut the ribbon to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 18, 2024 6:34 pm

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Photo Gallery: Bulldog Pride was booming during ‘Meet the Bulldogs’ event Saturday morning

Family, friends and fans of Natchez-Adams School District sports filled the Middle School gymnasium with Bulldog pride Saturday morning during the "Meet the Bulldogs" event. Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 3:18 pm

News

Friday Night Scoreboard: Week 1

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by Staff Reports, Friday, August 16, 2024 4:17 pm

News

Luck runs high in Natchez — tickets purchased at local stores win more than $5,000

Is Natchez a lucky place for Mississippi Lottery players? Last week, tickets purchased at local convenience stores won thousands of dollars in Mississippi Lottery prizes. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 5:08 pm

BAZOOM

Changing the Game: The Impact of Technology on the User Experience of Online Video Gaming

Online gaming has seen considerable change, especially over the past decade. The games that were published at the beginning of the millennia are a far ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 15, 2024 2:02 pm

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Mississippi Bitcoin site launched by Greenidge, deploying 2,400 miners

The crypto mining business is booming, and Mississippi is making headlines with its latest push. The Greenidge company is no stranger to crypto expansions, as ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:16 pm

Other sports

Natchez 10U All Stars finish as runners-up at World Series

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Natchez 10U All Stars finished as runners-up in the USSSA Recreation World Series held this weekend in Baton Rouge. The ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, July 14, 2024 6:00 pm

Outdoors and Hunting

LDWF agents cite man for illegally harvesting black bear in Concordia Parish

By Adam Einck Louisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesBAYOU COCODRIE, La — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a southwestern Louisiana ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:25 pm

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Mississippi State’s Top NFL Draft Prospects for 2025

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, Mississippi State Bulldogs do not appear to have any surefire early picks. Still, several players have enjoyed standout seasons ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:54 am

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Natchez Early College ranked among best in nation

NATCHEZ – The Natchez Early College Academy is ranked among the top 40% of public high schools nationwide, according to U.S. News and World Report. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 26, 2024 3:22 pm

Cathedral sports

Cathedral loses first game in best-of-three series in opening round of playoffs

With three runs in the first inning of the opening game in the MAIS 5A baseball playoffs, the Cathedral Green Wave looked ready to put ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:43 am

BREAKING NEWS

UPDATES: Bridgewater-Irving defeats Calcote in Ward 4

NATCHEZ – Unofficial results show Ward 4 incumbent Felicia Bridgewater-Irving narrowly defeated challenger Michael Calcote. After absentee ballots were counted, Bridgewater-Irving had 252 votes to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:32 pm

BREAKING NEWS

LIVE RESULTS: Ward 1 results in; incumbent survives challenge

NATCHEZ – Ward 1 Alderman Valencia Hall won re-election on Tuesday. Hall defeated challenger Larry E. Hooper Jr. 266 to 206 in unofficial results. “I ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:08 pm

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