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Mississippi jailed more than 800 people awaiting psychiatric treatment in a year. Just one jail meets state standards.

By Isabelle Taft, Mississippi Today November 13, 2023 This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Mississippi Today. Sign up for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 13, 2023 9:55 am

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DETERMINED NOT TO DIE: Dumped, starving puppy recovering thanks to rescue efforts

NATCHEZ — One Natchez puppy, apparently determined not to die, is clinging to life thanks to Hoofbeats and Pawprints Rescue. “On Oct. 31, we got ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, November 10, 2023 12:51 pm

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Downtown Natchez Holiday Host and Toast is Sunday

NATCHEZ — The holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest on Sunday in Downtown Natchez as the Downtown Natchez Alliance presents its second annual holiday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 9, 2023 10:39 am

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Stop Waiting to Die: Natchez author signing books Thursday, donating proceeds to historic preservation

NATCHEZ — Part-time Natchez residents, Tammy Pack and her husband Wes, are holding a book sale and signing on Thursday at Stanton Hall’s Queen Anne’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3:04 pm

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Voters give Patten a third term as Adams County Sheriff

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten thanked a long list of family and friends Tuesday night, beginning with his wife, Brittney, and son, Anthony, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11:11 pm

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In upset, Cotton wins District Attorney seat in Sixth District

NATCHEZ — In a surprising upset, Natchez attorney and former assistant district attorney Tim Cotton has won election to the job of District Attorney for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11:06 pm

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Patten earns third term as sheriff; Given earns second term as circuit clerk

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten has earned a third term as sheriff, surviving a challenge by Natchez native Curtis Davis. With all precincts ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 7:56 pm

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Slow but steady flow of voters reported

NATCHEZ — Bellemont and Duncan Park precinct workers report a slow but steady flow of voters today, though perhaps fewer than in years past. At ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 4:07 pm

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Nettles says he looks forward to getting back on ‘front line’ at Co-Lin Natchez

NATCHEZ — Dr. Ronnie Nettles, who served as president of Copiah-Lincoln Community College from 2008 through 2018, is leading Co-Lin Natchez on an interim basis. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 12:06 pm

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Residents in south county express concerns over proposed oilfield waste landfill

NATCHEZ — About a half dozen residents of the county showed up at Monday’s meeting of the Adams County Board of Supervisors to ask questions ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 6, 2023 10:30 pm

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Judge dismisses charges for lack of a speedy trial; man spent 358 days in Adams County jail without an indictment

NATCHEZ — Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell on Thursday released her written order granting a motion to dismiss the state’s case against LeMichael ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, November 2, 2023 5:58 pm

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Judge gives man who killed baby’s mother 20 years after plea deal

NATCHEZ — Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell sentenced Devonte Jackson to 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for  ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 4:22 pm

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Vidalia Police make arrested in alleged scam that victimized elderly

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Police Chief Joey Merrill reported today in a social media post that his department has made an arrest in a fraud ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 6:06 pm

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Thief breaks in to Habitat construction trailer, steals $2,000 or more in tools

NATCHEZ — Sometime Friday night, a thief stole approximately $2,000 worth of tools from Natchez-Adams County Habitat for Humanity. The tools were taken from a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:40 pm

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Successful fundraiser The Weekend comes to an end

NATCHEZ — The most inclusive, diverse and fun weekend in Natchez has come to an end. While final fundraising numbers are not yet in, by ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 29, 2023 9:29 pm

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Pets of the week: Cornbread, Gia, Frank and Echo

NATCHEZ — Cornbread is a 7-month-old male Lab/Cur mix. He was recently a “dumped” stray in Natchez along with his two littermates. Now Cornbread is ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 29, 2023 7:54 pm

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Medical advances improve outcomes in the fight against breast cancer

NATCHEZ — Two Natchez surgeons say advances in the diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as refining of surgical techniques and individualized treatments all lead ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 28, 2023 7:29 pm

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City earns $381,000 grant from Delta Regional Authority to stabilize declining brick wall Under the Hill

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and the Board of Aldermen learned this week the city has received a federal grant of $380,746 for the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 28, 2023 7:14 pm

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Truth Lounge owners file suit against Natchez mayor, aldermen, police chief

NATCHEZ — Owners of the Truth Lounge filed a lawsuit on Oct. 19 against the City of Natchez, Mayor Dan Gibson and the Board of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 26, 2023 6:42 pm

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Supervisors move to increase county garbage fees to $35 per household following public hearing

NATCHEZ — A standing-room only crowd of about 50 people packed the meeting room of the Adams County Board of Supervisors Wednesday morning for a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:33 pm

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