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Public hearing on proposed new noise ordinance is Tuesday at 6 p.m.

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen will begin its December meeting with a public hearing on a proposed new noise ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, December 14, 2023 2:37 pm

Business

Magnolia Bluffs Casino donates $40,000 to two community organizations

NATCHEZ — Tim Morrissey, vice president and general manager at Magnolia Bluffs Casino, announced two donations of $20,000 each Tuesday afternoon at a reception at ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 4:50 pm

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Delta-Energy Natchez shuts down operations; assets go to auction on Thursday

NATCHEZ — Delta-Energy Natchez LLC, which leases a portion of the former International Paper Co. facility from Adams County, has shut down its operations here ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 4:41 pm

Business

What’s next for the Truth Lounge? City officials are uncertain

NATCHEZ — City Attorney Bryan Callaway said at the last meeting of the city’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen in November that the city’s planning ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 3:19 pm

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Out of necessity, city changing how it contributes money to groups, events

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said because of the increasing number of requests for contribution of taxpayer funds, the city is changing the way ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 2:56 pm

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Attorney Bryan Callaway going to work for Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell

NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Bryan Callaway has resigned his job as city attorney, and effective Jan. 1, 2024, will go to work for Sixth District ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 1:22 pm

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City cancels Dec. 12 and Dec. 26 regular meetings for one, special meeting on Dec. 19

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen has canceled its Dec. 12 and Dec. 26 meetings and will have one meeting this month ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, December 11, 2023 2:50 pm

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Hundreds line Carter Street as Vidalia kicks off Christmas season with parade

VIDALIA, La. — Hundreds of cars and even more people lined Carter Street from Vidalia High School to the Old Courthouse Sunday late afternoon for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, December 3, 2023 6:46 pm

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Adams County man loses way in national forest; Game wardens and ACSO deputies locate him and bring him out safely

NATCHEZ — An Adams County man who went hunting in the Homochitto National Forest this morning and got lost while trying to make his way ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, December 2, 2023 10:57 pm

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Wests, community celebrate the ‘Goodness of God’

NATCHEZ — For James T. and Sharon West, West Gate Funeral Home is not simply one of the family’s businesses. It’s a ministry. That ministry ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:59 pm

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Aldermen approve bid for renovations to city’s Depot on Bluff

NATCHEZ — Renovations are expected to begin shortly on The Depot building on the Bluff after the Board of Aldermen awarded the bid for construction ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, December 1, 2023 11:12 am

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Pressgrove, long-time college football official, dies at 87

NATCHEZ — Long-time Natchez resident and college football referee Andy Pressgrove has died. Pressgrove died Wednesday morning at approximately at 9 a.m. at his home ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 30, 2023 5:09 pm

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Trinity Church to host free concert by the Alcorn State University Concert Choir Dec. 3

NATCHEZ — The annual free concert by the Alcorn State University Concert Choir is set for 6 p.m., Sun., Dec. 3, at Trinity Episcopal Church. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 30, 2023 11:27 am

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Natchez woman, 33, killed in one-car crash

NATCHEZ — A 33-year-old Natchez woman lost her life this morning after a one-car crash on U.S. 84 in Franklin County. Cpl. Craig James, public ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:35 pm

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Bond reduction denied for alleged gunman who shot into RV in April

NATCHEZ — A request to reduce the bond of Jamal Lee Watson, 26, was denied Wednesday by Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell, who ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 3:17 pm

BREAKING NEWS

20-year-old shot to death in what seems to be case of mistaken identity, police say

NATCHEZ — A 20-year-old man is dead after being shot in what Natchez Police say may have been a case of mistaken identity. Natchez Police ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 7:55 am

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ACSO Special Operations Group helps apprehend armed and wanted man in Woodville

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group assisted Woodville Police officers on Monday in apprehending a man recently released from prison who ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 4:40 pm

Business

City’s largest conference of the year begins Dec. 6

NATCHEZ — More than 800 attendees are expected to be in town from Dec. 6 to 9 for the Mississippi Bandmasters Association Annual Band Clinic. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 2:21 pm

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Looking back: James Haywood Swinny and ‘The Hunt’

While going through some photos, Valerie and John Bergeron came across this photo of James Haywood Swinny, Valerie’s father. It was taken at Hope Farm ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 1:00 pm

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Pets of the week: Hector, Elvira, Lindsey and Ben

NATCHEZ — Hector is a 2-year-old neutered male Shepherd mix. He is friendly with everyone and gets along with other dogs well. Hector is ready ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 12:47 pm

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