Jan Griffey
Saturdays are not same without football
Let’s talk some football. My fall Saturday routine is in shambles.
Jan Griffey, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
Jan Griffey
Why can’t we get an elected school board?
Natchez and Adams County need, deserve and want an elected school board.
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 22, 2020 12:10 am
News
Natchez contractor remembered by friends, colleagues for unique style
Natchez lost “one of a kind” with the recent death of Thomas Daniel “Danny” Smith. Smith, 69, died Aug. 13 and was buried Aug. 15 ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:59 pm
News
Former Monmouth owners ‘heartbroken’ by news of Smith’s death
Lani and Ron Riches were in their 30s in 1978 when they moved to Natchez and took on the task of restoring Monmouth. Monmouth, the ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:51 pm
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Tourism is making a comeback in Natchez
While driving to work one morning this week, I spied something elusive, something we’ve been sorely missing here, something very valuable.
by Jan Griffey, Friday, August 14, 2020 7:08 pm
Business
New food service venture takes off for Natchez cooks
Twenty-nine minutes. That’s how long it took for new Natchez phenom, Sissy and The Continental Cook, to sell out of its weekly offerings on Friday ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, August 7, 2020 8:24 pm
News
Locals recall Charles Evers as civil rights icon
Tony Byrne said Charles Evers never got the credit he deserved.
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 5:29 pm
News
Natchez civil rights activists foiled a plot to kill John Lewis in 1960s
A Natchez civil rights activist played an important role in helping the late John Lewis to survive a plot to take his life.
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:41 pm
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Natchez has a good vibe going after election
It seems the mood is a little brighter in Natchez today, the future more hopeful.
by Jan Griffey, Friday, July 17, 2020 7:46 pm
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Remember to Shop Smart as businesses reopen
It was good to have lunch as a dine-in customer Friday at Natchez Coffee Co.
by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 15, 2020 7:24 pm
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Shop Smart is responsible way to reopen
Oh, I am so sick of this virus!
by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 1, 2020 8:13 pm
COVID-19
Doctor: Local COVID-19 curve appears to be flattening
Natchez was expected to hit a peak with the number of cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus on about April 24.
by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 1, 2020 7:46 pm
COVID-19
Elective procedures resume at Merit Health Natchez
Elective procedures, such as colonoscopies and mammograms, are the lifeblood economically for many hospitals.
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:43 pm
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Spend your stimulus money at local businesses
Never before has it been more important for those of us who live in and love the Miss-Lou to spend our money with small businesses ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, April 24, 2020 8:18 pm
News
Sunday Focus: Area small businesses in crosshairs of virus pandemic
Life has changed for most of us who are staying home as much as possible in hopes the COVID-19 novel coronavirus will run its course ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, April 17, 2020 8:36 pm
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Here’s to hoping we return to normal soon
How are you doing?
by Jan Griffey, Friday, April 17, 2020 7:05 pm
News
‘People need to know how bad this is’: First local patient to test positive with COVID-19 tells story
For the protection of the individuals in this story, The Natchez Democrat agreed to keep their identity anonymous. Those who were in contact with the ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 7:07 pm
News
Natchez residents invited to Tableaux Friday night
Natchez residents are invited to attend the first evening of the Historic Natchez Tableaux for free on Friday, March 13.
by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 9, 2020 6:38 pm
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Azaleas blooming in time for Spring Pilgrimage
When I backed out of my driveway Friday morning, I noticed the most delightful sight in my front yard: My azalea is blooming!
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 6, 2020 8:36 pm
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Girl Scouts makes leaders out of young girls
Cynthia Dollar was my Brownie leader when I was growing up in Natchez. We met in the basement of what was St. Mary Cathedral.