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Natchez rescue earns spay and neuter grant from license plate program

NATCHEZ — Hoofbeats and Pawprints Rescue has been awarded at $2,500 I Care for Animals grant from the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. The funds ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:03 am

Business

Al Pacino in Natchez filming ‘The Ritual’ at St. Mary Basilica

NATCHEZ — It’s not every day that a Natchez man gets to be a stand-in for Al Pacino. For the next three weeks or so, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 1:54 pm

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Only one alderman thus far faces challenge in coming municipal elections

NATCHEZ — Only Ward 5 Alderman Ben Davis faces competition thus far in this summer’s April 2 primary for municipal elections. Candidates have until 5 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 10:50 am

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Planning commission cancels monthly meeting, Truth Lounge discussion

NATCHEZ — Frankie Legaux, city planner, said the Thursday night meeting of the city’s planning commission was canceled at the request of attorneys representing the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 19, 2024 4:07 pm

Business

Howley steps down as director of DNA; Brumfield is new board president

NATCHEZ — Mickey Howley, executive director of the Downtown Natchez Alliance, has resigned. Jo Ann Brumfield has been elected 2024 DNA board president. Howley was ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 19, 2024 12:57 pm

Business

Gibson, Dauphin to join Pack in local eXp Realty agency

NATCHEZ — Jason Dauphin has been interested in real estate since he was a young man. “This is a new career for me. Since college ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 19, 2024 11:36 am

Business

Resident questions work at proposed oilfield landfill site

NATCHEZ — An Adams County resident on Thursday questioned construction at a potential oilfield landfill site that has yet to receive official approval. “Are you ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 19, 2024 11:26 am

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Supreme Court vacates firearm enhancement, but confirms remaining sentence for two convicted of 2018 Stewpot drive by shooting

NATCHEZ — The Mississippi Supreme Court vacated the firearm enhancement of two people convicted of murdering Tavonte White and Alicia Justice in a drive-by shooting ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 19, 2024 11:06 am

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UPDATE: House fire under control; fire chief thanks Concordia Parish Fire Department for help

NATCHEZ — The availability of water this morning was an issue in battling a blaze at an abandoned home located close to the roadway on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 19, 2024 10:32 am

BREAKING NEWS

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Abandoned house burns, causes traffic change on U.S. 61

NATCHEZ — Traffic on U.S. 61 north is being diverted temporarily because of a fire in an abandoned house. Officials are asking that all traffic ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 19, 2024 8:26 am

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Safe Room closing Thursday at 5 p.m.; volunteers needed when it is open

NATCHEZ — The Safe Room will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday. However, it may reopen on Friday and Saturday, but by request only. The ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 18, 2024 2:18 pm

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Natchez native’s son, Cole Ragsdale, on season premiere of Law and Order SVU

NATCHEZ — A young man familiar to many in Natchez will play a key role in the Law and Order SVU season premiere Thursday night ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:08 pm

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‘Nothing less than a miracle’: Supporters step up to make sure shelter dogs are out of cold

FERRIDAY, La. — Dianne Watson can’t talk about the events of the last several days at Concordia PAWS Shelter without getting choked up. “It’s nothing ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:13 pm

Business

Walmart in Natchez temporarily closed

NATCHEZ — Walmart in Natchez is temporarily closed, and plan to remain closed until road conditions are safe for its employees to travel. This story ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:01 am

Business

United Mississippi Bank closed today because of weather conditions

NATCHEZ — All branches of United Mississippi Bank in the Miss-Lou will remain closed today in consideration of the safety of employees and customers. Conditions ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:18 am

Business

Concordia Bank closed today; expects to open for business on Wednesday

VIDALIA, La. — All Miss-Lou offices of Concordia Bank and Trust will remain closed today because of dangerous driving conditions on area roads. Concordia Bank ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 8:57 am

BREAKING NEWS

MDOT closes flyover at D’Evereux and Seargent Prentiss

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten reports MDOT has closed the “flyover” at D’Evereux Drive and Seargent Prentiss Drive because of icy conditions on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 15, 2024 9:15 pm

Business

UMB offices opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday

NATCHEZ — In order to protect the safety of staff members and customers during this period of inclement weather, all branches of United Mississippi Bank ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 15, 2024 5:33 pm

Business

Concordia Bank delaying Tuesday’s opening until 10 a.m.

VIDALIA, La. — All Miss-Lou offices of Concordia Bank and Trust will delay opening on Tuesday until 10 a.m. because of inclement weather. Delaying the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 15, 2024 5:30 pm

News

Natchez, Adams County under triple weather alerts

NATCHEZ — Natchez and the Miss-Lou are under a triple-whammy of alerts from the National Weather Service in Jackson. A Winter Weather Advisory, issued on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 15, 2024 11:43 am

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