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Michael Thomas pleads guilty, gets 40 years for 2022 murder
NATCHEZ — Michael “Traedoe” Thomas, 28, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the shooting death of Johnny Ricardo Mason on Jan. 4, ...
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Three injured in Wednesday night shooting
NATCHEZ — Four people, ranging in age from 18 to 27, who were riding in a 2011 white Toyota Camry Wednesday night reported to Natchez ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, June 27, 2024 10:46 am
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‘Giant among men,’ the Rev. James Beverly dies at 90
NATCHEZ — The Rev. James Beverly, a towering figure among local Black clergy, has died. Beverly, 90, most recently pastored Rose Hill No. 2 Baptist ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:45 pm
Business
Downtown Natchez Alliance honored at annual Mississippi Main Street Awards luncheon
NATCHEZ — The work of the Downtown Natchez Alliance was honored last week by the Mississippi Main Street Association annual award banquet. The Mississippi Main ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:55 am
Business
City sets inauguration, July Fourth events
NATCHEZ — The first week of July will be one of celebration in Natchez as city leaders begin a new term, and the community will ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:46 am
Business
Speedy Eats: Hughes bringing new food service technology to Natchez
NATCHEZ — Natchez has new technology in food service coming here soon. Entrepreneur Tance Hughes has inked a deal with Speedy Eats, based in Baton ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:18 am
Business
Natchez businessman loses life in accidental drowning
NATCHEZ — Natchez businessman Michael Rinehart, 69, lost his life in an accidental drowning late Saturday evening on Lake St. John. Concordia Parish authorities said ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 24, 2024 3:04 pm
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Cathedral School community mourns loss of beloved coach, teacher
NATCHEZ — The Cathedral School community is mourning the death of Coach Mark McCann. Cathedral officials announced on its Facebook page Monday morning that McCann ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 24, 2024 1:28 pm
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Natchez man drowns after boating accident on Lake St. John
FERRIDAY, La. — A Natchez man is dead after a boating accident on Lake St. John late Saturday night. The man, 69, whose name is ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, June 23, 2024 9:20 am
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Two killed in two-car crash near Jonesville
CATAHOULA PARISH, La. — A Jonesville man and a 5-year-old who was a passenger in another vehicle are dead after a crash late Friday night ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, June 22, 2024 9:04 pm
Business
County: Garbage contractor not meeting obligations of contract
NATCHEZ—The Adams County Board of Supervisors has asked its attorney, Scott Slover, to notify the county’s garbage collection contractor that they are failing to meet ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 21, 2024 11:18 pm
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FREEDOM FUNDING: City gets $24.57 million grant for Forks to Freedom Corridor
NATCHEZ — The city of Natchez is being awarded a $24.57 million RAISE grant for the proposed Forks to Freedom Corridor. “I was in a ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 21, 2024 11:00 pm
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Michael ‘Traedo’ Thomas pleads guilty to homicide, awaits June 27 sentencing
NATCHEZ — Michael “Traedoe” Thomas, 28, pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide in the 2022 shooting death of Johnny Ricardo Mason. Thomas was on the run ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 21, 2024 1:08 pm
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Long-time suspected drug dealer pleads guilty, gets 15 years in prison
NATCHEZ — A long-time Natchez drug dealer has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Sixth Circuit District ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 21, 2024 1:03 pm
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Natchez woman gets 20 years for shooting, killing mother
NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman who shot and killed her mother in 2022 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. On June 10, Sixth District Circuit Judge ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 21, 2024 12:12 pm
Business
State Auditor Shad White talks protecting taxpayer dollars with Natchez Rotarians
NATCHEZ — State Auditor Shad White talked service and protecting taxpayers dollars during a meeting with members of the Natchez Rotary Club this week. White ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 21, 2024 11:47 am
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Luminary at Melrose remembers enslaved on Juneteenth
By MICHAEL WILSON NATCHEZ — The threat of rain showers did not dim the light of the Juneteenth Luminary Commemorative Event taking place at Melrose ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:43 am
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Aldermen hear city’s latest proposal for contracts with county for fire, 911 dispatch services
NATCHEZ — Natchez Fire Chief Robert Arrington returned to the drawing board and presented a proposal Tuesday night to the Natchez Mayor and Board of ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 4:22 pm
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Sentiment at Truth Lounge public hearing overwhelmingly supports reopening business
NATCHEZ — The overwhelming majority of those who attended the special meeting of the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen Tuesday night and its public ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 10:19 pm
Business
Aldermen vote against reopening of downtown Natchez lounge despite pleas at hearing
NATCHEZ — After a public hearing that lasted more than an hour and a half, the Natchez Board of Aldermen in a split vote denied ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:21 pm
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