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Autopsy results in for Natchez inmate who died in Concordia Parish jail

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Police Department inmate who was found dead in the Concordia Parish Correctional Facility in late April died of heart disease. Brandy ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:52 am

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Davis wins another term as city’s Ward 5 alderman

NATCHEZ — Ben Davis has won re-election as alderman for the city’s fifth ward by a vote of 39 to 4. Davis faced independent Tarsha ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:26 pm

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While Germany leads committee exploring new jail, supervisors ‘just kicking the tires’

NATCHEZ — Debbie Germany gave an update at Monday’s meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors — and asked for an update — on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 1:27 pm

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City voters go to the polls today

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez voters are asked to go to the polls today in the municipal general election. However, only one alderman — Ben ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 11:56 am

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Storm topples tree across Morgantown Road; about 1,200 without power

NATCHEZ — Approximately 1,200 customers in Natchez and Adams County are without electric power this morning, thanks to a line of thunderstorms that made their ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 8:31 am

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Sign up under way for county’s new emergency alert system

NATCHEZ — Adams County is moving to another provider for emergency notification to residents for things like incoming storms and other life-threatening local emergencies. Robert ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 3, 2024 4:26 pm

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Judge issues $6.3 million judgment against Natchez cannabis testing lab

NATCHEZ — A Hattiesburg medical cannabis dispensary and a Brookhaven medical cannabis cultivator received a default judgment for $6.3 million against Rapid Analytics of Natchez, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 3, 2024 3:31 pm

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Out with the old: New Pizza Hut building planned; owner has ties to Natchez

NATCHEZ — The remnants of the former Pizza Hut building at 106 U.S. 61 South are almost all collected in dumpsters and ready to be ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:47 pm

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Natchez author Greg Iles reflects on ‘Southern Man’ the book that nearly killed him, and may still

NATCHEZ — At 3 p.m. Tuesday, New York Times Bestselling Author and Natchezian Greg Iles had a needle in his vein, and the drugs to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 8:41 am

Business

Aldermen set Truth Lounge appeal for June 18 meeting

NATCHEZ — Thanks to the prodding of Ward 2 Alderman Billie Joe Frazier, the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen set a date of June ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:11 pm

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Man overturns truck on Kingston Road

NATCHEZ — A Woodville man was not injured when he lost control of his vehicle and it overturned on Kingston Road near Palatine-Aventine Plantation Road ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:47 am

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HONORING VALOR: Local DAR chapter presents Quilt of Valor to retired Natchez veteran

NATCHEZ — The Natchez chapter of the NS Daughters of the American Revolution presented a Quilt of Valor to Lt. Col. Lawrence Smith this week. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:21 am

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GALLERY: Annual Miss-Lou Memorial Day Parade-goers march across Mississippi River Bridge

NATCHEZ — Hundreds of Miss-Lou residents on Monday marched across the Mississippi River Bridge from Vidalia, Louisiana, to Natchez, continuing a 157-year-old Memorial Day tradition. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 27, 2024 12:58 pm

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Natchez man dies in Friday night crash

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man is dead after a two vehicle crash on Friday night at approximately 10 p.m. near the traffic lights near LaFiesta ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 27, 2024 6:40 am

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Patten to ACCS Class of 2024: ‘Embrace opportunities, but keep character in check’

NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School graduated 44 members of the Class of 2024 Friday evening, many of whom have been together as classmates since ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 27, 2024 6:25 am

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Trail ride, evening of music to benefit local child and St. Jude

NATCHEZ — Tack Up for Lilly-Anne and St. Jude will offer something for everyone in the community, all while raising money for good causes. On ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 27, 2024 6:18 am

Business

Carter of Great River Outdoors and Double C Ranch talks with Rotarians

Natchez Businessman David Carter recently spoke to Natchez Rotarians about Great River Outdoors, which offers outdoor adventures like side-by-side ATV tours, 4-wheel ATV tours, Tomahawk ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 24, 2024 2:57 pm

Business

Co-Lin is business of the month

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors honored Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez as its Business of the Month recently. From left are District 3 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 24, 2024 2:43 pm

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Visit Natchez official: We expect to have new director by end of summer

NATCHEZ — Receiving keys to the Depot on the Bluff was a big event last week for Visit Natchez officials and staff. They are busy ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 24, 2024 10:39 am

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State firefighters, chiefs meeting in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Between 500 and 600 Mississippi firefighters and fire chiefs will descend upon Natchez on May 29 and stay through June 2 for the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 24, 2024 10:25 am

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