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Almost gone: Demolition of former Community Hospital nears completion

NATCHEZ — The demolition of the former Natchez Community Hospital is almost complete. What is next for the space remains undetermined. Christian Wroten of River ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 24, 2023 1:20 pm

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For third year, city’s health insurance costs for its employees remain same

NATCHEZ — For the third year in a row, the city’s health insurance costs will remain the same and not increase. That is an unusual ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 7:13 pm

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Walmart Natchez passes follow up inspection after rat problem

NATCHEZ — Walmart Natchez has apparently passed a follow up inspection after a customer reported the story for having rats. The Consumer Protection Division of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 2:03 pm

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No firm decisions yet on how supervisors will handle next year’s county budget

NATCHEZ — What exact steps the Adams County Board of Supervisors will take to make certain revenues and expenses balance in its fiscal year 2023-24 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 21, 2023 4:46 pm

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Pets of the week: Diesel, Abbott, Sundae and Grace

This little cutie pie is Diesel. He is a 2-year old-sweetheart! Diesel is a small, 35-pound bundle of love. He is also already neutered. Come by and meet ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 21, 2023 4:04 pm

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Alberto’s Taqueria opens new dine-in location

NATCHEZ — For three weeks now, Alberto Sals and his wife Paola and their family members have been at work serving customers in their new ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 19, 2023 9:15 pm

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ACSO patrol deputies search for two hours in woods, find missing woman

NATCHEZ — An Indianola woman, missing since 10 a.m. on Friday morning, has been found in Natchez and is safe. At about 7 a.m. Saturday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 19, 2023 11:36 am

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Judge Audrey Minor sets bond at $2 million each for murder suspects; $1 million for accessory suspect

NATCHEZ — Justice Court Judge Audrey Minor ordered murder suspects Jamarion “Jamari” Perkins and Jadarrius J. McKnight each be held on $2 million bond, said ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, August 18, 2023 4:45 pm

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Chancery Clerk cuts deputy clerks’ wages by $4 an hour because of revenue shortfall

NATCHEZ — Adams County Chancery Court Clerk Brandi Lewis made a preemptive strike against her office’s budget woes by cutting the hourly wage of each ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, August 18, 2023 4:38 pm

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Natchez Walmart denies access to inspection report that led to Ag Department ‘Critical Violations’ finding

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Democrat was denied access Wednesday to an inspection report, which recently led to the finding of a “critical violation/s” at the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:17 pm

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County supervisors face rising retirement, health insurance costs

NATCHEZ — A consultant hired to help Adams County with its coming fiscal year budget said increases in the retirement match for county employees and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:08 am

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Supervisors may look to tax increase, coupled with cuts, to balance county’s budget

NATCHEZ — At the final day of county budget hearings Tuesday, two supervisors brought up their willingness to support a property tax increase. The county’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:40 am

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Drastically increased garbage fees heighten county’s budget woes

NATCHEZ — The consultant hired to help Adams County with its budget expressed concern about the three-fold increase in what the county spends now to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:33 pm

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Heidelberg hits second hole-in-one at Beau Pre Country Club

NATCHEZ — It’s been a pretty good week for Natchez attorney and businessman Tony Heidelberg. Last Tuesday, he was overwhelmingly elected Adams County Prosecutor Attorney. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:30 pm

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Supervisors get troubling news about next fiscal year’s budget; must make deep cuts for FY2023-24

NATCHEZ — A $3 million discrepancy in reporting available cash at the beginning of this fiscal year leaves the Adams County Board of Supervisors facing ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 14, 2023 5:34 pm

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Restoring Hope Weekend touts Natchez history, architecture and kicks off restoration of Hope Farm

NATCHEZ — Hundreds of Natchez residents and tourists alike over the course of the weekend celebrated Natchez, its history and historic houses and the coming ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, August 13, 2023 6:31 pm

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New outpatient mental health clinic opens in Ferriday Monday

NATCHEZ — Staffers, contractors and members of the Ferriday community marveled at the transformation of 1820 EE Wallace Blvd. Saturday morning. What was called a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:46 pm

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City’s planning staff sets unofficial meeting for Aug. 16 to discuss short-term rental ordinance

NATCHEZ — Members of the City of Natchez’s planning staff and Planning Director Frankie Legaux will host a meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 16 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:22 pm

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Adams County EMS director wins Democratic nomination for state’s agriculture commissioner

NATCHEZ — Adams County Emergency Management Agency Director Robert “Brad” Bradford won the Democratic Primary election for Agriculture Commissioner in the statewide election on Tuesday. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:17 pm

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Round two of elections begins now for some

NATCHEZ — Now that the primary election is over, what’s next? It’s back to campaigning for a number of candidates who won their primaries, but ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:11 pm

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