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DEVELOPING NEWS

City offices closed Tuesday; mayor provides update on preparations for deep freeze

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez offices will be closed on Tuesday out of an abundance of caution for employee safety. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said ... Read more

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

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Mississippi River bridges again open to traffic

NATCHEZ — The eastbound side of the Mississippi River bridge — from Vidalia, Louisiana, to Natchez — was closed for a short time Monday morning ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 15, 2024 10:42 am

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Hiram Revels ceremony postponed

NATCHEZ — The Hiram Revels ceremony, set for 2 p.m. today at the MLK Triangle, has been postponed because of weather concerns. Natchez Mayor Dan ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 15, 2024 10:12 am

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Natchez MLK Day Parade has been cancelled

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade has been cancelled for today. Parade coordinator Jacqueline Marsaw said the parade committee hopes ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 15, 2024 9:36 am

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Advisory downgraded for Miss-Lou to Winter Weather Advisory

NATCHEZ — The National Weather Service Jackson has downgraded the Winter Storm Watch for the Miss-Lou to a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for 8 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 14, 2024 7:49 pm

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‘Manners never go out of style’: Natchez Garden Club sponsoring Magnolia Festival Junior Cotillion

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Garden Club is sponsoring a program to teach young people social etiquette and ballroom dancing. They will have the opportunity to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 14, 2024 2:34 pm

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No changes planned for city’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations, mayor says

NATCHEZ — Despite a winter storm watch for Natchez and Adams County on Monday, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said no changes are planned for the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 14, 2024 2:02 pm

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Resident makes it out of morning house fire

NATCHEZ — A fire completely destroyed the home at 92 Pinemount Road at approximately 8 a.m. Sunday. Adams County Fire Coordinator Darryl W. Smith said ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 14, 2024 11:44 am

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Two airlifted after accident on Lower Woodville Road

NATCHEZ — Two men were airlifted for medical care after the truck they were in struck a tree and rolled down a ravine on Lower ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 14, 2024 11:07 am

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Adams County Emergency Management monitoring coming winter weather, offers tips for preparing

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Emergency Management Agency plans to open the Safe Room when necessary, located at 323 Liberty Road, making it available for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 13, 2024 5:04 pm

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Natchez, Adams County in winter storm watch area

NATCHEZ — Natchez and Adams County are part of the Winter Storm Watch, issued by the National Weather Service Jackson for Monday morning through Monday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 13, 2024 4:12 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

UPDATE WITH VIDEO: Sheriff talks after four-day manhunt leads to arrest of escapees

Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten talked about Friday morning’s capture of the three teenagers who escaped from a Hinds County facility overnight Sunday. The three ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 12, 2024 10:57 am

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Adams County woman charged with animal cruelty; four dogs seized

NATCHEZ — An Adams County woman has been arrested and charged with simple animal cruelty after allegedly hoarding as many as nine dogs without providing ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 11, 2024 4:12 pm

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‘It was a beautiful ride’: Local LSU, Alabama fans react to Saban’s retirement

NATCHEZ — Tom Graning has been a diehard LSU fan for as long as he can remember. And for Graning, Wednesday was a “good day.” ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 11, 2024 12:31 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Hunt continues for three teen escapees; ‘They are receiving help and shelter from someone,’ sheriff says

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said this morning law enforcement has fielded and followed up on more than 300 calls or tips from ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:54 am

Business

State’s Jefferson College project earns $1 million grant

NATCHEZ — The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has received a $1 million grant for its Natchez Center for American History project at Historic ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:47 pm

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Arkansas man gets federal prison for making threat against Natchez High

NATCHEZ — An Arkansas man who made threats over the phone of a mass shooting at Natchez High School in July 2022 has been sentenced ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12:18 pm

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Two days of events here will celebrate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez and the Natchez Festival of Music are again teaming up to present its second Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 3:16 pm

Business

Police chief: ‘We are not on lockdown’

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said some Natchezians in the downtown area particularly are under the mistaken impression the city is on lockdown ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1:29 pm

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Bricks fall from old Sadie V. Thompson gymnasium building during storm; road closed as a precaution

NATCHEZ — A shower of bricks came crashing to the ground from the old gymnasium building the Thompson School building on West Stiers Lane on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1:02 pm

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