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Diesel fuel leak in basement of Adams County Jail overwhelms E-911 dispatchers; system being relocated

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County Emergency Management are in the process of relocating E-911 dispatchers after gallons of diesel fuel ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:50 pm

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Concordia Parish Academy graduates 20 in Class of 2024

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology Principal Whest Shirley thought the Class of 2024 was so special, he wrote a song ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:42 am

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Brookhaven man turns himself in to Adams County Sheriff’s deputies on rape charge

NATCHEZ — A Brookhaven man turned himself in to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday and has been charged with rape. Adams County Sheriff ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 10, 2024 10:50 pm

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Ardenland brings Natchez Spring Carnival back to Bluff

NATCHEZ — Ardenland, which has brought numerous events to Natchez over the years, has brought a Spring Carnival to Natchez, which begins today at 5 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:08 pm

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Sheriff’s deputies run with Special Olympians in Torch Run through downtown Natchez

NATCHEZ – Mississippi’s State Games for Special Olympics begin Friday and continue through Sunday at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. The Special Olympics Torch ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:20 am

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Gray, Gaines call for joint city-county meeting to resolve dispatch, fire issues

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez and Adams County have been working without a formal fire services agreement since August 2023. The question of a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:25 pm

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County supervisor seeks more info on inmate death

NATCHEZ — District 4 Supervisor Ricky Gray wants more information about the Natchez Police Department inmate who died last week in the Concordia Parish Correctional ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:20 pm

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U.S. Marshals apprehend Texas fugitive after two hour standoff at Natchez home

NATCHEZ — U.S. Marshals, with assistance from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Natchez Police Department, captured a fugitive wanted in Texas who was ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:35 am

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VIDEO: Small dog safe after sheriff’s office alerted to his sad condition by anonymous caller

NATCHEZ — An anonymous caller alerted the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on Friday to a small dog in desperate need of a rescue. Karren Ewing, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 6, 2024 6:22 pm

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Hearing on former Children’s Home set for May 16 Planning Commission meeting

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 16 to gather input from citizens on a request for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 6, 2024 3:11 pm

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A NEW RESORT: Developers plan $30M luxury RV resort for Adams County

NATCHEZ — Ground was broken south of Natchez on Tuesday morning for a $30 million investment that will turn 275-plus acres into a luxury RV ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 3:30 pm

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Natchez inmate dies in Concordia Parish Correctional Facility

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man who has been an inmate in the Concordia Parish Correctional Facility has died. Blarrington Ashley, 53, of Natchez, was indicted ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 29, 2024 5:12 pm

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U.S. Marshals capture fugitive wanted in 2023 Cash Saver murders

NATCHEZ — Jamionte Davis, 24, wanted for two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder in the May 5, 2023, shooting in the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 29, 2024 4:35 pm

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Natchez man arrested, charged with felony child abuse

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man was arrested Friday for felony child abuse. Taj Minor, 26, allegedly abused a 3-year-old. The mother of the child, who ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 29, 2024 3:06 pm

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Couple, vehicle get stuck in water on roadway; Sheriff warns against ignoring road closure signs

NATCHEZ — A Natchez couple ignored road closure signs and got stuck on an underwater road in Adams County Friday evening. Adams County Sheriff Travis ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 29, 2024 10:41 am

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Ferriday elects Garrison as mayor

NATCHEZ — The town of Ferriday, Louisiana, elected a new mayor on Saturday. Democrat Alvin Garrison garnered 643 votes or 75 percent to Democrat Joey ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, April 28, 2024 10:00 am

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84th year of Rhythm Night Club fire commemorated

NATCHEZ — More than 50 people gathered Saturday at noon at the historic site of the Rhythm Night Club Fire to remember the 209 African ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:45 pm

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Two arrested for theft of AT&T cable that took down internet here

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call at approximately 11 a.m. Friday concerning the theft of AT&T internet cables from a location ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, April 27, 2024 3:33 am

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Attorney for Truth Lounge has no comment on closing of nightclub by planning commission

NATCHEZ — A Jackson-area attorney who represents the Truth Lounge said he had no comment Friday afternoon on action taken by the city’s planning commission ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, April 27, 2024 2:45 am

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Thompson presents funds for Forks to Freedom project

NATCHEZ — At a press conference Friday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bolton, U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson announced a number of community project fundings ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, April 27, 2024 2:15 am

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