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Operation Safe Neighborhoods: First arrests made from increased patrols

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office conducted a saturation patrol Wednesday evening in Natchez, part of the recently announced Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Adams County Sheriff’s deputies ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 21, 2024 2:05 pm

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City, county launch Operation Safe Neighborhoods

NATCHEZ — In a press conference Thursday morning, Natchez Police Chief Caroline Green and Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten discussed in broad terms how their ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:43 pm

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DA calls for ‘sense of calm’; mayor sets press conference to address recent shootings

NATCHEZ — Three shootings in Natchez in less than a week have some residents in the city on edge and concerned about their safety. On ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:16 pm

Business

Magnolia Bluffs open again after computer issue forced its closing

NATCHEZ — It’s business as usual at Magnolia Bluffs Casino. Amy Brannigan, director of marketing at Saratoga Casino Holdings, Magnolia Bluff’s owner, said the casino ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:37 am

Business

Supervisors and garbage CEO meet to try to hash out problems

NATCHEZ — Jimmie M. Woods Sr., CEO of United Infrastructure Services of Louisiana LLC, the county’s garbage collection vendor, said new equipment added last month ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:14 pm

Business

Public Service Commission moves Great River public hearing from Nov. 20 to Dec. 3

NATCHEZ — The Nov. 20 public hearing set by the Mississippi Public Service Commission to hear the annual report of Great River Utility Company in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 18, 2024 3:04 pm

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Supervisors call special meeting for Tuesday at 10 a.m. to air grievances with garbage collector

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors has called a special meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. to meet with representatives of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 18, 2024 1:15 pm

BREAKING NEWS

UPDATE: Victim shot three times, once in head; Chief says police have suspect’s name

NATCHEZ — Sunday for Je’mario Clay, 23, could have gone much worse than it was despite being shot three times. Clay was shot in the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 17, 2024 3:44 pm

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Ser Boxley’s truck stolen from Providence Road; contained historic artifacts he would like returned

NATCHEZ — Within the last three weeks, someone stole a red truck owned by Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-Clifford M. Boxley. Boxley, who was away from ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 17, 2024 3:38 pm

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Chief: Daisy Street shooting ‘non-life threatening’

NATCHEZ — Residents near Daisy Street have reported to law enforcement hearing gunfire early afternoon on Sunday. Natchez Police Chief Caroline Green confirmed the shooting ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 17, 2024 1:45 pm

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‘A Difference Maker’: After 22 years of service to Habitat, McFarlane leaving Natchez

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson surprised Duncan McFarlane with a key to the city on Thursday afternoon. McFarlane, a stalwart supporter of Habitat for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, November 16, 2024 3:48 pm

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INSPIRATION: Athlete-turned-convict shares story with Natchez students

NATCHEZ — Tony M. Hoffman, at one time one of the highest-ranked BMX bike racers in the world, served two years in a California penitentiary ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, November 16, 2024 3:31 pm

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One murder suspect free on bond, two see charges dropped

NATCHEZ — Three men who have been charged with murder in separate cases have been released from Adams County custody. Kadeem Rykeim Conner, 26, is ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, November 15, 2024 5:53 pm

Business

City obligates remainder of ARPA funds to pay police, fire salaries through December 2026

NATCHEZ — Natchez aldermen obligated the remaining city American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay police and fire department salaries through Dec. 31, 2026. The ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:26 pm

Business

Chamber names man, woman and busineses of the year at annual Gala

NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou business community packed the Natchez Civic Center Tuesday night for the annual Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Gala, celebrating a successful ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:40 am

Business

City: Separate access point necessary for new retail development

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez is asking MDOT to approve a plan to move the current north entrance to Walmart and the entrance to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:15 pm

Business

Magnolia Bluffs spokeswoman: Casino will reopen ‘very soon’

NATCHEZ—A spokeswoman for Saratoga Casino Holdings said Tuesday morning that she could not give a firm date to reopen Magnolia Bluffs Casino. However, she said ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:40 am

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Woman suffers minor injuries after rollover accident

NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman overturned her vehicle and hit a tree this morning while traveling in the vicinity of 173 Steamplant Road. The woman ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:06 am

Business

Capital projects, city-county agreements on aldermen’s agenda Tuesday

NATCHEZ — When they meet on Tuesday, the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen will have an abundance of bids to approve and change orders ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 10, 2024 6:50 pm

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Update: Woman injured in St. Catherine Street shooting early Sunday

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police Chief Caroline Green said one woman was injured at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday as she and a man sat in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 10, 2024 5:19 pm

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