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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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 8, 2024 3:50 pm

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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 2, 2024 1:04 pm

News

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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 2, 2024 12:46 pm

News

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:28 pm

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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:23 pm

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