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Zion Chapel honors Hiram Rhodes Revels at unveiling ceremony

NATCHEZ — Natchezians honored a former pastor, U.S. Senator and college president on Saturday at a ceremony that unveiled a bust of the late Hiram ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 10:00 am

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Don’t be alarmed: FEMA testing emergency alert system at 1:20 p.m.

NATCHEZ — Don’t be alarmed when you get a message on your cell phone today from the federal government. Adams County Emergency Management Director Robert ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:04 am

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Woman, unborn baby killed when struck by car Tuesday night

NATCHEZ — A 26-year-old, pregnant Natchez woman was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a car in the Broadmoor subdivision. Queniya Hill was crossing ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 8:27 am

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Chester Willis field renovations moving toward new phase

NATCHEZ — Joseph Furr, the Baton Rouge landscape architect in charge of renovations at Chester Willis Field, presented an update on work at the field ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11:23 am

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Supervisors Gray, Wilson exchange words over Gray’s claims of Black employees being targeted for wrongdoing

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version. Supervisor Ricky Gray said Tuesday morning he did not say any supervisor was racist ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 2, 2023 5:21 pm

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Pets of the Week: Dust Bunny, Cesar, Chloe, Trudy, Goldie, Lacey, Becky

Dust Bunny is a beautiful, 3-month-old dilute tortoise-shell female kitten. She is super social and very energetic, playful and is ready for a home where ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 2, 2023 2:57 pm

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Two injured when motorcycle and SUV collide on Pilgrim Boulevard

A motorcycle and an SUV collided at about noon today on Pilgrim Boulevard in Natchez. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 2, 2023 1:26 pm

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Natchez Now group tours economic development projects

NATCHEZ — About 30 Natchez Now members and Natchez Inc. staffers boarded a bus and toured new and proposed economic development sites in the Miss-Lou ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 2, 2023 9:38 am

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Merit Health local spokesperson praises governor’s Medicaid reforms

NATCHEZ — Gov. Tate Reeves on Thursday announced reforms in Medicaid reimbursement in Mississippi, which he said would generate approximately $700 million for hospitals across ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 29, 2023 1:33 pm

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Tourism Summit: Visit Natchez talks to stakeholders about funding and future

NATCHEZ — Devin Heath, executive director of Visit Natchez, and his staff gave its annual state of tourism in Natchez address Thursday morning at the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 29, 2023 1:27 pm

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Public hearing on county garbage collection fees set for Oct. 25

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors has set a public hearing prior to its increasing sanitation and garbage collection fees. That hearing is ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 29, 2023 12:57 pm

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City sets Oct. 17 public hearing for proposed Titan Tire development

NATCHEZ — Natchez residents will have the chance to speak out about proposed development of the former Titan Tire facility at an Oct. 17 public ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 29, 2023 12:12 pm

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Man charged with murder accepts plea deal for imperfect self-defense manslaughter

NATCHEZ — A man charged with the murder of his girlfriend in August 2021 accepted a plea deal this week offered by Sixth District Attorney ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 29, 2023 11:52 am

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Aldermen, mayor, residents discuss concerns about potential development at former tire plant site

NATCHEZ — Cornelius Bradley of 104 S. Bluebird Drive led a discussion about community concerns with the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen on Tuesday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:04 pm

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County supervisors call meeting for Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for special agenda

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors has called a meeting out of recess — in essence a special meeting — for Thursday at ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 2:18 pm

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Absentee voting under way for Nov. 7 election

NATCHEZ — In-person and mail-in absentee voting began Monday for the November General Election. Voters go to the poll on Nov. 7 to decide races, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 1:47 pm

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Briars auction set for Oct. 7 clears way for new owners

NATCHEZ — History buffs and antique lovers are in for a treat on Saturday, Oct. 7, when the owners of The Briars will hold a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 1:34 pm

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City’s Tuesday meeting agenda includes discussion of closing part of Clifton Avenue

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen are expected to discuss and consider closure of a portion of Clifton Avenue on Tuesday. The ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 1:17 pm

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Sharp-eyed Vidalia officer spots stolen vehicle, makes arrest and recovery

NATCHEZ — A sharp eye and quick thinking of a Vidalia Police Officer this morning led to the apprehension of a suspect and vehicle stolen ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, September 25, 2023 2:42 pm

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Democratic candidate for Governor, Brandon Presley, visits Natchez

NATCHEZ — Democratic candidate for governor, Brandon Presley, held a Meet and Greet in Natchez on Saturday early evening at 1187 N. Dr. Martin Luther ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, September 25, 2023 11:21 am

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