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Gibson breaks tie; efforts for airport study and beautification director approved

NATCHEZ — In an unusual set of situations, Mayor Dan Gibson had to vote three times at this week’s meeting of the Mayor and Board ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 13, 2023 6:13 pm

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Natchez inmate in critical condition after altercation in Concordia Parish Correctional Facility

NATCHEZ — A Natchez Police Department inmate who was being housed in the Concordia Parish Correctional Facility is reported to be in critical condition at ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 13, 2023 2:41 pm

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Trial of cousin shooting cousin under way in Circuit Court

NATCHEZ — A family feud led to one cousin allegedly shooting another after a brawl at a family gathering in May 2022, and the legal ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 13, 2023 1:07 pm

Business

City, county officials set lobbying priorities for Harper and associates

NATCHEZ — Natchez and Adams County elected officials set priority projects Monday morning and gave marching orders to its lobbyists in the state legislature and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2:16 pm

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Resident complains about potential closing of part of Clifton Ave.

NATCHEZ — The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have taken no action on a request from a resident of Clifton Avenue to close a portion ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2:10 pm

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Downtown Natchez Pumpkin Patch opens Friday

All photos courtesy Aimee Guido Adams County Christian School’s senior class helped the Downtown Natchez Alliance unload pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors this ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2:02 pm

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Woman advocates for better mosquito abatement in Natchez

NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman, who spoke on behalf of several Natchez residents, complained this morning at the meeting of the Mayor and Board of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:48 pm

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Police charge Fayette man with Sunday morning shooting downtown

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police officers quickly apprehended the suspect in an early morning shooting Sunday in the area of the ChikShak on Dr. Martin Luther ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 12:02 pm

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At least one injured when truck slams into back of trailer carrying heavy equipment

NATCHEZ — At least one person was injured and transported by ambulance to a hospital this morning when the driver of a pickup truck slammed ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:51 am

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23rd annual Angels on the Bluff again a sell out for city cemetery

NATCHEZ — The Natchez City Cemetery’s annual Angels on the Bluff event is Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 9 through 11. Ticket sales kicked off on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 9, 2023 3:45 pm

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Pets of the Week: Just look at those doggies in the window!

How much are these doggies in the window?  Only an adoption fee! From left, meet Ruby, Rhonda, and Ricky. These three greet the shelter workers ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 9, 2023 2:50 pm

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Homochitto Street alligator gets new lease on life in Mississippi River

NATCHEZ — Ward 6 Alderman Curtis Moroney was lounging on his patio Sunday, enjoying the day’s beautiful weather, when he received a call from a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 9, 2023 1:12 pm

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ACSO deputies arrest man who allegedly entered residence and attacked woman

NATCHEZ — On Friday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the LaGrange area about a report of a burglary. Upon deputies’ arrival, they learned ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 6, 2023 8:06 pm

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Ferriday Police aid sheriff’s deputies in nabbing suspected thief

NATCHEZ — Thanks to the help of the Ferriday Police Department, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has a Houma, Louisiana, man in custody, suspected with ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 6, 2023 7:52 pm

Business

Visitors Center closed until sometime in 2024; Leader says when it reopens it will be ‘destination’

NATCHEZ — Work on renovation of the Natchez National Park Service Visitors Center at 640 S. Canal St. in Natchez will not be completed until ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 6, 2023 2:11 pm

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Assistant DA Matthew Busby dies unexpectedly

NATCHEZ — Assistant District Attorney Matthew Busby, who worked alongside Sixth District Attorney Shameca Collins and others in the office, died unexpectedly on Thursday. Busby ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 5, 2023 3:38 pm

Business

Natchez Inc. and Natchez Now should be thanked for economic development successes

Last week, leaders in the business community in Natchez enjoyed a bus tour and visit to some of the our area’s leading economic development projects.. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 5, 2023 12:22 pm

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Pets of the Week: Heath, Abbott and Auburn

Heath is a one-year-old, neutered male Shepherd mix. He is a super sweet boy that gets along well with other dogs of all sizes. Heath ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 5, 2023 12:09 pm

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Sunday shooting in Wilkinson County causes car crash, leaves one dead, three injured

NATCHEZ — One man is dead and three others are injured after a shooting incident caused a single car crash on Mississippi Highway 24 in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 4:13 pm

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City helps Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel parent company celebrate a year of ownership

NATCHEZ — This week marks the one-year anniversary of Saratoga Casino Holdings’ purchase of Magnolia Bluff’s Casino in Natchez. The company purchased the casino and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 12:59 pm

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