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Planning Commission denies request for commercial meeting privileges at Ravenna

NATCHEZ — The city’s planning commission denied a request from the owners of the historic house Ravenna for a special use permit that would have ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 22, 2024 3:05 pm

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Mayor and aldermen hope to make decision on garbage contract at Tuesday meeting

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said Tuesday he thinks Natchez citizens will be pleased once a final rate for garbage collection is agreed upon. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 21, 2024 3:58 pm

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Mayor, aldermen work to correct open meetings error

NATCHEZ — After the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen issued its mea culpa at a second special called meeting this week, members worked to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:25 pm

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Church Hill residents’ ‘Palm Royale’ TV series drops Wednesday

NATCHEZ — Natchezians can watch what Tate Taylor and John Norris have been up to on Wednesday when “Palm Royale” premiers on Apple TV+. “All ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:45 pm

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Ferriday Police Chief confirms fatal accident

FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday Police Chief Sam King confirmed a fatal accident took place in Ferriday. King would not provide any further information but said ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 8:51 pm

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Aldermen choose to negotiate future contract with Arrow Disposal but may have violated Open Meetings Act

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen gave a nod to current garbage collector Arrow Disposal Services as providing a proposal with the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 7:07 pm

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Natchez municipal primary moved to April 9

NATCHEZ — In a special meeting Monday evening, the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted to change the date of the city’s upcoming municipal ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 6:31 pm

Business

Oilfield waste landfill developer hopes to make application to county this week

NATCHEZ — A company hoping to develop an oilfield waste landfill on property in south Adams County expects to apply to the county to do ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 3:36 pm

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18-wheeler carrying bees overturns in front of Merit Health Natchez overnight

NATCHEZ — An 18-wheeler tractor-trailer carrying a load of bees overturned in front of Merit Health Natchez just after midnight Monday. Natchez Police Department officers ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 7:28 am

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Gallery: Natchez shows its Irish side Saturday at St. Patrick’s Day parade

NATCHEZ — Irish eyes were smiling Saturday as Natchez celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the Krewe of Killarney annual parade. 2024 St. Patrick Tate Hobdy ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:17 pm

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Alderman Frazier: Homeless encampment becoming a nuisance

NATCHEZ — Ward 2 Alderman Billie Joe Frazier is concerned that the makeshift homeless encampment near Walmart is becoming a nuisance.. Frazier brought the issue ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 15, 2024 11:09 pm

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Young man’s actions during fire called ‘heroic,’ ‘brave’

NATCHEZ — In mid-January, when Natchez was experiencing icy winter weather, Destin Bradley smelled smoke and alerted his mother. His mom, Ravyn Bradley, told Destin ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 15, 2024 11:04 pm

BREAKING NEWS

After traffic stop, subject leads NPD officer to skeletal remains of person

NATCHEZ — A Natchez Police officer discovered skeletal remains of a body after being led to them by a subject after making a traffic stop. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 15, 2024 9:10 am

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Adams County residents can get free health screenings and advice at Sheriff’s Office Health and Safety Fair on Friday

NATCHEZ — For the first time since COVID, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office will host its Health and Safety Fair on Friday at the Adams ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:13 pm

Business

Preservation panel unhappy with city parking request

NATCHEZ — The city’s Preservation Commission tabled a request by the City of Natchez to enlarge a parking lot at the Natchez Civic Center, scolding ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:09 pm

Business

Loss Prevention Services gets 10-year tax abatement

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Board of Aldermen approved a 10-year tax abatement for Loss Prevention Services and Franklin Street Properties LLC at its meeting Tuesday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:34 am

Business

Aldermen OK emergency repairs to Canal Street Bridge

NATCHEZ — The city’s Board of Aldermen on Tuesday authorized a contract to repair the Canal Street Bridge. On Dec. 22, 2023, the city was ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:30 am

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No surprises: Biden, Trump easily earn Adams County voter approval

NATCHEZ — As expected, Donald Trump earned the support of Adams County Republican voters in Tuesday’s presidential primary, and Joe Biden got the nod from ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 9:37 am

Business

City expected to approve seeking bids for solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services at Tuesday’s meeting

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet Tuesday for updates on a number of items, including the inaugural year of Natchez Youth ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 11, 2024 11:36 am

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Voters go to polls in presidential primary election Tuesday

NATCHEZ — Adams County residents go to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the national presidential primary election, as well as the U.S. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 11, 2024 10:58 am

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