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Tractor trailer blows tire, overturns on county road
NATCHEZ — This large tractor trailer wrecked and rolled over about a mile east of Cranfield in Adams County. Adams County Sheriff’s deputies are still ...
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Business
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 24, 2023 1:20 pm
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 7:13 pm
Business
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 2:03 pm
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 21, 2023 4:46 pm
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 21, 2023 4:04 pm
Business
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 19, 2023 9:15 pm
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 19, 2023 11:36 am
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, August 18, 2023 4:45 pm
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, August 18, 2023 4:38 pm
Business
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:17 pm
Business
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 10:08 am
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 9:40 am
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:33 pm
News
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. ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12:30 pm
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 14, 2023 5:34 pm
Business
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, August 13, 2023 6:31 pm
News
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 12, 2023 1:46 pm
Business
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 ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:22 pm
Business
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. ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:17 pm
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