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Silver and D.A. Biglane streets back to normal

Two Natchez Under-the-Hill streets have reopened as the threat of a rising Mississippi River continues to wane. Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 30, 2018 3:05 pm

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Waste companies meet with city officials as proposal deadline nears

Making waste collection more understandable for residents marked one of highlights of discussion during a Thursday public meeting between city officials and representatives from six ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 30, 2018 12:30 am

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Friday, March 30

Natchez Police Department Arrests  — Wednesday Terrence Keshon Bobbitt, 23, 5174 Mississippi 462, Port Gibson, on a charge of disturbance in a public place. Released ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 30, 2018 12:30 am

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City seeks loan for water improvements

City leaders approved an application Tuesday night for a $1.9-million state loan to improve the city’s water system. Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 1:06 am

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Meeting set for trash, recycling companies to ask questions about city’s request for proposals

All companies vying to become Natchez’s next waste and recycling hauler will convene Thursday for a public meeting to pose questions about the upcoming new ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 1:05 am

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County considers changing insurance agents

Adams County is considering proposals from insurance agents to service the county’s approximately 240 full-time employees. Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 1:03 am

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City votes to repay work on former depot

Natchez will reimburse approximately $77,000 to the former lessee of the old Broadway Street Depot for renovations that took place in 2016. Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 12:56 am

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New law may speed visitor center transfer

The Natchez Visitor Center’s transfer to the National Park Service received a boost from the federal budget bill signed into law by President Trump last ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 12:55 am

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Official: Concordia Parish Police Jury should be reduced

Concordia Parish needs half as many police jurors, the jury’s recently retired secretary-treasurer said. Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:11 am

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Natchez man killed in motorcycle wreck

A Natchez man died in a single-vehicle accident Sunday night when his motorcycle struck a tree on Airport Road, officials said Monday. Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:08 am

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City to increase mosquito control through grant

  NATCHEZ —Natchez plans to ramp up its mosquito-control tactics beginning next month to clamp down on one of nature’s most notorious pests. Thanks to ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, March 26, 2018 1:01 am

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Airport simulates emergency plane-crash

  NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams County Airport became the site of a catastrophic plane crash Thursday — but only as part of an emergency preparedness ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 23, 2018 1:01 am

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Mississippi Supreme Court dismisses Merit Health’s appeal

NATCHEZ — Mississippi’s highest court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by Merit Health Natchez that sought a reduction of approximately $230,000 in real and personal ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 23, 2018 1:01 am

BREAKING NEWS

Natchez man arrested in Wednesday homicide

  NATCHEZ — Police arrested a Natchez man on a charge of murder late Thursday in connection to a fatal shootout that took place early ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Thursday, March 22, 2018 10:41 pm

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Police: Man killed in shootout at gas station

Police have arrested two people in connection to a shootout that killed one person early Wednesday morning in the parking lot of a local convenience ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:30 am

BREAKING NEWS

Police expect multiple arrests in early morning homicide

A shootout early Wednesday morning at a convenience store on Old Washington Road, police say, killed one person and sent another person to the hospital. Read more

by David Hamilton, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 11:37 am

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Donation helps local group with stray cat problem

A recent anonymous $5,000 donation coupled with the hopes of receiving a small grant could lend a big hand to reducing Natchez’s stray cat problem. Read more

by David Hamilton, Sunday, March 18, 2018 11:55 pm

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Natchez police investigate incident

Police are investigating an incident from Saturday night on College Street that sent two individuals to the hospital, though details about the incident were scarce ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Sunday, March 18, 2018 11:52 pm

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Sunday Focus: Recent floods have sparked fierce debate about control of Mississippi River

The Mississippi River reached its fourth-highest crest ever at Natchez on Saturday — yet based on recent history, that figure is just par for the ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Sunday, March 18, 2018 1:11 am

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YMCA looking for lifeguards for new swimming pool

The Natchez YMCA plans to hire between 15 and 20 lifeguards for the community pool planned to be finished in less than two months. Read more

by David Hamilton, Sunday, March 18, 2018 1:01 am

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