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Man, woman shot near downtown Natchez

NATCHEZ —A man and a woman were shot in the early morning hours of Sunday near downtown Natchez and were transported to the hospital. Their ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 10, 2024 11:40 am

News

Deacons of Defense Freedom Trail marker unveiled

NATCHEZ — Natchez’s second marker on the Mississippi Freedom Trail was dedicated Saturday, remembering and honoring the work of the Natchez Deacons of Defense and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, November 9, 2024 11:30 pm

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Honoring our veterans: McCallister recalls harrowing times in Vietnam

NATCHEZ — Doug McCallister has been honoring veterans and working to help make their lives a little easier since he returned from Vietnam in 1967. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:55 pm

Business

Day 2 of state NAACP’s 79th convention under way

NATCHEZ — Approximately 150 members of the Mississippi NAACP are in Natchez for its 79th Annual State Convention and Policy Institute. The convention kicked off ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, November 8, 2024 10:52 am

Business

Woman hits brake but car surges forward, crashes through church wall

NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman hit the brake while parking her vehicle Thursday morning. However, it accelerated rather than stopped and ran into the Calvary ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 7, 2024 1:08 pm

Business

UPDATE: Stewpot needs help with potato salad, desserts and rolls for Thanksgiving dinner

NATCHEZ — Workers and volunteers at the Stewpot are gearing up to feed Natchezians on Thanksgiving Day and they need help from the community to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:54 pm

Business

President Wilson: Garbage officials should be at Nov. 18 county meeting to discuss poor service

NATCHEZ—Adams County Board of Supervisors President Kevin Wilson said he expects officials with United Infrastructure to attend the next supervisors meeting on Nov. 18 to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:58 pm

News

Decision Day: Adams County sees robust voter turnout

NATCHEZ — A higher than normal percentage of Adams County’s registered voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting ballots for president and vice president, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:42 pm

Business

No word on when Magnolia Bluffs will reopen

NATCHEZ — It’s Day 4 since Magnolia Bluffs abruptly closed its doors at the Natchez casino. On Friday afternoon, Amy Brannigan, director of marketing at ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 5:59 pm

Business

Mayor, aldermen call special meeting on personnel matters

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen have called a special meeting for today — Tuesday — at 4:30 p.m. to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:03 pm

News

Voter turnout reported steady in Adams County

NATCHEZ—Poll workers at the Crosspoint Church voting precinct reported steady voter turnout at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday. However, a midday thunderstorm likely dampened voter ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:13 pm

News

‘Please do not hurt these people’: Monks walking in prayer spark calls of concern in Adams County

NATCHEZ — Missionary priests and brothers from the St. Joseph Monastery located at the Edgewood historic property off Airport Road are walking the road this ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:16 pm

Sports

ACCS AD Freeman resigns; Foster named head boys and girls basketball coach

NATCHEZ — ACCS Headmaster David King has confirmed the resignation of Athletic Director Matthew Freeman, who he said will pursue new opportunities outside of the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 4, 2024 6:38 pm

Business

Downtown restaurant The Rendezvous closes permanently

NATCHEZ — The Rendezvous in downtown Natchez abruptly announced its permanent closing on its Facebook page on Monday. Business partners Wayne Bryant Canon and Sammy ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 4, 2024 5:41 pm

News

Where do you go to vote in Adams County, Concordia Parish? Here is how to find out

By JAN GRIFFEY and SABRINA ROBERTSON As the Nov. 5 general election nears, residents throughout the Miss-Lou are readying to head to the polls. However, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 4, 2024 4:10 pm

Business

Watch parties planned; rides to the polls available on Tuesday

NATCHEZ—As the nation goes to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new president, at least two Natchez residents are planning election watch events. Natchez ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 4, 2024 2:14 pm

Business

Still no word when Magnolia Bluffs Casino will reopen

NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluffs Casino continued to be closed on Monday while officials at Saratoga Holdings LLC, the casino’s parent company, battled what it called ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:18 pm

News

Absentee voting trending down in Adams County, state

NATCHEZ — Saturday was the last day to turn in absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 general election. Adams County Circuit Clerk Eva Givens said ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:34 pm

Business

Magnolia Bluffs remains closed; no timeframe for reopening, official says

NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluffs Casino in Natchez remains closed. The casino was forced to close on Friday afternoon because of a computer glitch. In fact, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:21 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Magnolia Bluffs Casino is closed; receptionist says ‘technical’ issue to blame

NATCHEZ — The Magnolia Bluffs Casino is closed and casino security is blocking Roth Hill Road, preventing cars from going down to the casino. No ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, November 1, 2024 3:34 pm

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