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Appeals Court upholds conviction, sentence in drug trafficking case
NATCHEZ — The state’s Court of Appeals has confirmed the conviction of Zachary Minor in Adams County Circuit Court. Minor of Natchez was arrested along ...
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Supervisors grapple over policy for renting out Chester Willis Field
NATCHEZ — Confusion seemed to reign Friday morning as to whether Alcorn State University had permission to play baseball this weekend at the newly renovated ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 8, 2024 3:46 pm
Business
Natchez welcomes visitors for Spring Pilgrimage
NATCHEZ — Tens of thousands of tourists are expected to arrive in Natchez for the month-plus-long Spring Pilgrimage, which begins this week. The annual event ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 8, 2024 10:44 am
Business
Looking Back: Hotel Duffy
This photograph of the Hotel Duffy, formerly known as the Southern Hotel and the Corinna Hotel, was taken in 1967, two years after the fire ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 8, 2024 7:00 am
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HNF 50th anniversary: Before and after 314 N. Rankin St.
The house at 314 N. Rankin St. was built between 1836 and 1840 for real estate developer and merchant Cyrus Marsh. The one-and-a-half-story residence sits on ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 7, 2024 1:58 pm
Business
Longwood Music Festival canceled for 2024
NATCHEZ — The Longwood Music Festival, which was scheduled for Nov. 2, 2024, has been cancelled, said its organizer Lou Ellen Stout. This year would ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 7, 2024 11:18 am
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Vehicle strikes utility pole, causes power outage in area
NATCHEZ — About 40 customers in the vicinity of U.S. 61 and U.S. 84 are without power after a vehicle struck an electric pole near ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:44 pm
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Pets of the Week: Louise, Brighton, Coconut and lots of puppies
Louise is a beautiful, 1-year-old, spayed female Catahoula mix. She is a pretty light tan color with Merle markings and lovely hazel eyes, a happy, ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 12:13 pm
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Tree falls on Kingston Road, causes accident
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a fallen tree on Kingston Road caused a one-vehicle accident Monday night. Thankfully, no one was injured, ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 4, 2024 9:01 pm
Business
Business offers donation of 30-plus acres on U.S. 61 north for new jail facility
NATCHEZ — An as-yet anonymous business has donated more than 30 acres on U.S. 61 north of Natchez to house a new county jail and ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 4, 2024 3:19 pm
Business
Thompson speaks to Business and Civic League; Patten and Bridgewater Irving receive man and woman of the year honors
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Business and Civic League presented a number of awards Friday night at its 46th annual awards banquet, including Man and Woman ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 4, 2024 12:06 am
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Ashleigh Valerie Johnson is new Miss Natchez Hospitality
NATCHEZ — Ashleigh Valerie Johnson was crowned Miss Natchez Hospitality Sunday afternoon. She will represent Natchez and Adams County in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:57 pm
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FOUND AND SAFE: Natchez girl, 14, reported missing
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports Adaila Smith has been found and is safe. The 14-year-old girls was reported missing this morning, last ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 2, 2024 1:04 pm
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Man wanted for murder spotted in Jonesville, Ferriday
FERRIDAY, La. — A man wanted for murder in Monroe, Louisiana, has been spotted in Jonesville and Ferriday, reports the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office. An ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 2, 2024 12:46 pm
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Four Natchez young ladies will compete for Miss Natchez Hospitality honor on Sunday
NATCHEZ — Pretty Girls with Brains is set to host its inaugural competition to crown Miss Natchez Hospitality 2024. The triumphant candidate will vie for ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 1, 2024 4:01 pm
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Morgan, master bricklayer, earns Thad Cochran Award of Achievement at Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration this year included the presentation of the Thad Cochran Award of Achievement to Natchez’s own Duncan Morgan, ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 29, 2024 11:01 pm
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Trips, custom designed couture gown, private, chef-created dinner parties among Save the Hall Ball auction items Saturday
NATCHEZ — Some once-in-a-lifetime trips and gifts will be auctioned off on Saturday at the Save the Hall Ball Saturday night. The Save the Hall ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:28 pm
News
VIDEO: First responders work to stop trash, tire fire from spreading
NATCHEZ — A slew of Miss-Lou first responders worked to contain a fire among tires and others debris at 10 Ratcliff Road in Natchez, where ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 29, 2024 8:00 pm
BREAKING NEWS
UPDATE: Couple’s home destroyed during fire of tires, debris; fire contained
NATCHEZ — A fire that threatened to spread to surrounding properties has been contained, Natchez fire officials said. However, it is taking crews from four ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 29, 2024 4:46 pm
News
City gets wrong address at property adjudication attempt
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez was left with egg on its face after a public hearing on Tuesday night turned out to have been ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:23 pm
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