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Natchez man arrested after police find him in vehicle, asleep at intersection

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man was arrested on May 14 after being found asleep in his vehicle in the middle of the road. Richard “Dick” ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 5:15 pm

Business

Gray questions county attorney’s actions in oilfield waste issue, pushes for recusal

NATCHEZ — District 4 Supervisor Ricky Gray on Monday called for County Attorney Scott Slover to recuse himself from any discussion and legal work for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:35 am

News

Supervisors demand more info on proposed oilfield waste landfill project, process

NATCHEZ — After a failed vote to deny a license for a proposed oilfield waste landfill, Adams County Supervisors want more information from the proposed ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 20, 2024 7:07 pm

News

City firefighters rescue unconscious man from house fire

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez Firefighters are heroes this afternoon after saving the life of a man in a burning house. The Natchez Fire Department ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 20, 2024 4:09 pm

Business

Wilson delegate to GOP convention

JACKSON — Kevin and Dana Wilson of Natchez attended the Mississippi Republican Convention in Jackson on May 10. Kevin Wilson is one of 40 delegates ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 17, 2024 1:55 pm

Business

Russ: Negative comments have consequences

Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part update on economic development efforts in Adams County. NATCHEZ — Negative comments have negative consequences. So ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 17, 2024 10:26 am

News

GALLERY: Overnight storm topples trees, downs power lines, traps residents

NATCHEZ — Dozens of trees were toppled in Adams County overnight, leaving roadways blocked and downing power lines, causing electrical outages. Southwest Mississippi Electric Cooperative ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 17, 2024 9:45 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Sheriff to public: Put your chainsaws down

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten has an urgent request for Adams County residents: “Please put your chainsaws down.” The storm that rolled through ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 17, 2024 8:37 am

News

Start of school delayed at McLaurin Elementary

NATCHEZ — Due to significant power outages due to the storm overnight, the start of school today at McLaurin Elementary will be delayed until 10 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 17, 2024 8:17 am

Business

Natchez Inc.’s Russ: Workforce issues a challenge here

Editor’s note: This is the final installment in a three-part series exploring the state of economic development in Adams County. NATCHEZ — Economic development efforts ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 17, 2024 2:31 am

Business

Storm topples tree on Kingston Road, downs power lines; outages reported

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten reported a downed tree on Kingston Road just past St. Mark’s Church Thursday night at approximately midnight. The ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 17, 2024 2:06 am

Business

No planning commission meeting due to lack of quorum

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Planning Commission meeting today was canceled at 5:30 p.m. due to lack of a quorum. Chairwoman Cheryl Rinehart had ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:42 pm

Business

Russ: Some here need economics lesson

Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series about economic development efforts in Natchez and Adams County. NATCHEZ — Understanding the role of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 2:11 pm

News

Monsoon-like rain takes out Bourke Road bridge

NATCHEZ — A handful of residents are stuck on their property Monday morning after a monsoon-like rain “blew out” the bridge on Bourke Road in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 13, 2024 1:39 pm

News

Sicily Island woman died from injuries in Sunday crash

NATCHEZ — A Sicily Island, Louisiana, woman lost her life on Sunday evening after a traffic accident on U.S. 61 in Wilkinson County. Mississippi Highway ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 13, 2024 11:37 am

News

The late Butch Brown to be honored at Tuesday’s meeting of Mayor and Board of Aldermen

NATCHEZ — Mississippi Senator Albert Butler, who represents the state’s 37th District, will attend the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 13, 2024 11:24 am

News

Vidalia High sends 78 graduates out into the world Friday

NATCHEZ — With a backdrop of a bright orange setting sun, 78 members of the Vidalia High School Class of 2024 grabbed their caps and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 11, 2024 9:54 pm

News

Juvenile airlifted after 4-wheeler accident at trail ride on Windy Hill Road

NATCHEZ — A juvenile was injured and had to be airlifted to a hospital late Saturday afternoon after an ATV accident at a private event. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:48 pm

BREAKING NEWS

UPDATE: Three E-911 dispatchers transported to hospital after prolonged inhaling of diesel fumes from spill at jail

UPDATE: Three Adams County E-911 dispatchers who were on duty during the diesel fuel spill in the basement of the Adams County Jail have been ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 11, 2024 4:00 pm

News

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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