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Natchez Police make arrest in fatal New Year’s Day shooting

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police have arrested Treveyon Coach, 20, of Natchez, for the New Year’s Day homicide during a shootout on Dumas Drive in Marilyn ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:07 pm

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’Best of both worlds’: Merchants, others react to PGC Pilgrimage changes

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said he is optimistic the changes planned for Spring Pilgrimage by the Pilgrimage Garden Club will present “the best ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 13, 2025 4:54 pm

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Despite drone sightings to south, Wilkinson County says none reported there

NATCHEZ — While West Feliciana officials and residents are concerned about mysterious, coordinated drone sightings there, a Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office representative, just to the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:21 pm

Business

Thieves take valuable boat and motors in burglary near Lake St. John

NATCHEZ — Chad Murray worked hard to get his Charcoal Black Skeeter. “I worked so hard to get that boat,” Murray said Saturday night. “It ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 11, 2025 6:36 pm

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Part-time Natchezian Michael Clinton: ‘This is the Katrina of Los Angeles’

NATCHEZ — “This is the Katrina of Los Angeles,” said part-time Natchezian Michael Clinton. Clinton and his wife, Tiffany, and their children — son Styles, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 10, 2025 2:43 pm

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GALLERY: Law officers, first responders and others gather to pray for 2025

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten and many others gathered at the Adams County Courthouse Wednesday morning for the Blessing of Law Enforcement during ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 9, 2025 4:29 pm

Business

Natchez Garden Club will continue with traditional Spring Pilgrimage, March 8 through April 19

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the ending dates of Natchez Garden Club’s Spring Pilgrimage and Christmas Pilgrimage. NATCHEZ — The Natchez ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 2:49 pm

Business

Historic change under way for Pilgrimage Garden Club’s Spring Pilgrimage this year

NATCHEZ — The Pilgrimage Garden Club’s version of Spring Pilgrimage this year will look drastically different from anything in its past. Spring Pilgrimage in Natchez ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 2:37 pm

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Wilson chosen for second consecutive term as board president

NATCHEZ — Supervisors appointed Kevin Wilson president of the Adams County Board of Supervisors for the second consecutive year at the board’s inaugural meeting of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 11:12 am

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Pets of the Week: Maggie, Gus, Fred and Sprout

Could one of these precious pets be your next best friend? Maggie is a beautiful young adult spayed female Heeler mix. Her beautiful black ticked ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:53 am

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Natchez Fire battles three blazes Tuesday morning

NATCHEZ — Natchez Fire Department firefighters were busy battling at least three fires this morning. At 7 a.m., the fire department was on the scene ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:34 am

Business

Legaux retires; Giani and firm hired to serve on interim basis for city planning needs

NATCHEZ — Riccardo Giani, former Natchez city planner, and the firm where he works, MRB Group of Charleston, South Carolina, have been hired to serve ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 12:38 pm

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Lieutenant governor addresses opportunities, challenges ahead of 2025 legislative session

NATCHEZ — Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, R-Vicksburg, outlined his priorities for the upcoming legislative session on Monday. The 2025 Legislative Session convenes at noon on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 6, 2025 9:47 pm

Business

County supervisors meet Monday morning; reappointments expected

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors meets Monday at 9 a.m. at the supervisors’ headquarters, 314 State St. The meeting is the first ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 5, 2025 7:52 pm

Business

Look who’s cooking: Jim Anderson

NATCHEZ — If you live in Natchez and enjoy good food, you most likely know Jim Anderson. Anderson moved with his family to Natchez when ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:23 pm

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Your Take: James Alton Rehms’ first deer

NATCHEZ — James Alton Rehms recently killed his first deer. He has been hunting with his father, Tres Rehms, since he could walk, said proud ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:07 pm

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State officials confirm 22 tornadoes touched down in state Saturday

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with counties impacted by the severe weather on Saturday, agency officials said in a press ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:43 am

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Guido in Pasadena helping make ready Mississippi’s float in Rose Parade

NATCHEZ — Natchez’s own Jennie Guido is in Pasadena, California, helping Visit Mississippi get its first float ready for the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, December 30, 2024 6:52 pm

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2,191 Adams county residents still without power from Saturday storm damage

NATCHEZ — Approximately 2,191 Natchez electricity customers in Adams County were still without power on Monday morning at approximately 10 a.m. Approximately 1,720 Adams County ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, December 30, 2024 10:56 am

BREAKING NEWS

Tornado watch issued; Safe Room opens at 9 a.m. in Natchez

NATCHEZ — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Adams County until further notice, said Dr. Neifa Hardy, a liaison for the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, December 28, 2024 8:50 am

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