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Graning says major construction under way at proposed oilfield waste disposal landfill site, but no permit authorizing it

NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman says photos prove an Adams County supervisor has begun development on a unapproved and controversial oilfield waste landfill. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 5, 2024 4:57 pm

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Cotton, staff in district attorney’s office working overtime to get up to speed

NATCHEZ — Tim Cotton and his staff have been working non-stop since the beginning of the year to whip into shape the Sixth Circuit District ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 5, 2024 3:16 pm

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Three aldermen face opposition in primary April 2; no one qualifies to challenge Mayor Dan Gibson

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the number of votes Felicia Bridgewater-Irving received when challenged in 2020 by Michael Calcote. We regret ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, February 2, 2024 5:08 pm

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Commenters express frustration, desires for use of Natchez Mall property

NATCHEZ — Hundreds of comments from Natchez area residents express frustration about a portion of the Natchez Mall facility that is available at auction as ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, February 2, 2024 3:11 pm

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Report of shooting near Morgantown School proves to be unfounded

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said all is clear at Morgantown School Thursday morning after a report of a shooting proved to be ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 1, 2024 8:58 am

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Recent escapee Tayshon Holmes arraigned for July 2021 murder of Bill Calvin Jr.; pleads not guilty

NATCHEZ — Tayshon Holmes was arraigned Wednesday morning in Sixth District Circuit Court for the murder of Bill Calvin Jr. after being indicted by a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:39 pm

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Two more file as candidates in this year’s city election

NATCHEZ — Three candidates have now qualified to challenge two aldermen in the upcoming municipal elections. Democrat Jamar White and Independent Tarsha Ambeau are challenging ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 4:48 pm

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Adams County circuit court judge denies motion to dismiss murder charge in 2020 shooting incident

NATCHEZ — Sixth Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell denied a motion Wednesday morning to dismiss the murder case against Reginald Butler for lack of a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:07 pm

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Owner: Electrical short leads to fire at Bluff City Bowl

NATCHEZ — A fire in the kitchen at the Bluff City Bowl early Tuesday morning will force it to be closed for the next few ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:53 pm

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Team-building retreat showcases full Natchez experience

NATCHEZ — Tammy and Wes Pack, owners of Holly Hedges in Natchez and leaders of the Absolute Charm Real Estate Group in Texas brought their ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 12:20 pm

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Best-selling author Greg Iles says he has cancer

NATCHEZ — Natchez’s Greg Iles, New York Times best-selling author, has told his friends and readers he has blood cancer and will soon undergo a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:57 am

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Rescue dog Penelope, who overcame all odds to survive, is Mardi Paws Grand Marshal at Sunday’s parade

NATCHEZ — Hoofbeats and PawPrints Rescue’s adoptables, alumn and local revelers of all breeds and creeds will party together at the second annual Mardi Paws ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 29, 2024 3:48 pm

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Parts of Natchez Mall property being offered at auction

NATCHEZ — Owners of the Natchez Mall, 350 John R. Junkin Drive, are auctioning off part of the mall building to be used to convert ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 29, 2024 3:44 pm

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Gallery: Large crowd enjoys MLK Day parade

NATCHEZ — A large crowd enjoyed a pretty day and the Dr. Martin Luther King Day parade, which was originally scheduled for Jan. 15, but ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 29, 2024 10:42 am

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Natchez Middle School dismissed for day

NATCHEZ — Due to a major power outage, Natchez Middle School is dismissing classes for the day. Ernest “Tony” Fields, public engagement officer for Natchez ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 29, 2024 9:36 am

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Natchez firefighters battling blaze at Tracetown

NATCHEZ — Natchez Fire Department firefighters are on the scene of a blaze in an unoccupied area of Tracetown Shopping Center. Firefighters were on the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:11 pm

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ACSO, Vidalia Police recover drugs, cash and stolen Corvette; make arrests in case

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group and the Vidalia Police Department conducted a joint investigation that has led to the seizure ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 27, 2024 2:59 pm

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Zion Chapel trustees convey property for Hiram Revels Plaza

NATCHEZ — Hiram Revels Plaza came a step closer to reality Thursday night. At a ceremony at Zion Chapel AME Church, church leaders and trustees ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 26, 2024 12:50 pm

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UNVEILED: Berrys’ discovery proves old Natchez urban legend to be true

NATCHEZ — Laine and Kevin Berry of Restoration Nation and owners of Hope Farm have proven an old Natchez urban legend to be true. Laine ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 25, 2024 3:25 pm

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Rapid Analytics files appeal with MSDH; files protective order protecting its testing samples

NATCHEZ — Owner Mamie Henry said Rapid Analytics remains shut down, despite the Mississippi State Department of Health releasing products the laboratory had previously tested, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:13 pm

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