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Natchez man wins statewide nomination for Mississippi ag chief

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 5:07 pm

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Sheriff Travis Patten wins Democratic primary with whopping 83 percent of vote

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten defeated his Democratic Primary challenger Lance Adams Tuesday night, receiving 83 percent of the vote. “It feels really ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:56 pm

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Chancery Clerk Brandi Lewis narrowly re-elected

NATCHEZ — Chancery Clerk Brandi Lewis survived a close vote on Tuesday, winning another four year term by 178 votes. “I am just feeling very ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:48 pm

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Middleton, Gaines earn another four years on county’s Board of Supervisors

NATCHEZ — District 1 Adams County Supervisor Wes Middleton survived a challenge from Mike Lazarus, who Middleton defeated for the seat four years ago. “I ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:42 pm

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Ambulance manager: ER issues delay response times, cost money

NATCHEZ — The manager of American Medical Response ambulance service in Natchez is calling out Merit Health for its emergency room understaffing. Tim Houghton, operations ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:33 pm

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Ambulance manager: ER understaffing causes response delays, costs money

NATCHEZ — The manager of American Medical Response ambulance service in Natchez is calling out Merit Health for its emergency room understaffing. Tim Houghton, operations ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 12:43 pm

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Voting reported to be brisk, steady at Adams County polling precincts

NATCHEZ — Election Commissioner Tracy Gaude said the voting precinct at the Courthouse, where the Adams County Election Commission is located, has been steady and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 11:26 am

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Pets of the week: Ben, Virginia, Wyoming, Janet and James

Meet Ben! He is a 2-year-old Pit Bull mix, small in stature, fully vetted and neutered. His favorite game is to chase the tennis ball ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 5:49 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: Constable, Northern District

Fay Minor, candidate constable in the Northern District What position are you seeking and why are you running for this position? ANSWER: I am running ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 5:30 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: Justice Court Judge Southern District

Eileen M. Maher, incumbent Justice Court Judge Southern District What position are you seeking and why are you running for this position? ANSWER: I am ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 5:12 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: Adams County Prosecuting Attorney

Anthony “Tony” Heidelberg, incumbent Adams County Prosecuting Attorney What position are you seeking and why are you running for this position? ANSWER: I am seeking ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 3:30 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: District 5 Supervisor

Editor’s note: James Berry, a candidate for District 5 supervisor, did not fill out and return the candidate questionnaire to The Democrat. Bradrick Dean, candidate ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 3:22 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: District 1 Supervisor

Mike Lazarus District 1 supervisor candidate What position are you seeking and why are you running for this position? ANSWER: Adams County Supervisor District 1. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 3:08 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: Adams County Chancery Clerk

Angie King Candidate, Adams County Chancery Clerk What position are you seeking and why are you running for this position? ANSWER: I am seeking the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 2:54 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: Race for Adams County Tax Assessor

NATCHEZ — Adams County Tax Assessor Larry “Good News” Hughes faces challenger Conswella Madison in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Here are their responses to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 2:39 pm

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Tuesday’s vote: Race for Adams County Sheriff

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten faces challenger Lance Adams in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Here are their responses to questions posed by ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 7, 2023 1:32 pm

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Some candidates not on Aug. 8 ballot

NATCHEZ — A number of familiar names you have heard were running for office will not be anywhere on an Aug. 8 primary election ballot. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 5, 2023 3:30 pm

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PRIMARY ELECTION: Several key local races will be decided Tuesday

NATCHEZ — Adams County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide a number of positions on the ballot in county government. Because ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:28 am

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Sheriff releases damning report on condition of jail

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten has released a damning report on the condition of the Adams County Jail that previously has been examined ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 3, 2023 5:54 pm

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Man and his dog found dead at Natchez Port Wednesday night; death apparently related to severe heat

NATCHEZ — The body of a Natchez man was found on the second boat dock at the Natchez Port late Wednesday night by passing fishermen, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 3, 2023 11:13 am

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