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Garbage collection, bonds hot button issues among supervisor candidates at forum

NATCHEZ — Garbage collection costs and $12 million in new bonds for the county for road and park improvements were the hot-button issues in the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 1:02 pm

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Region XV Mental Health chief says process under way to incorporate Adams County into agency

NATCHEZ — The Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit in Natchez is closed and is expected to reopen on Monday, July 17, said Robert Barton, director ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, July 7, 2023 2:27 pm

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Candidates, election officials gearing up for Aug. 8 primary election

NATCHEZ — State and county primary elections are about a month away and candidates and election officials are gearing up for the big day — ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, July 7, 2023 2:20 pm

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Music, games, food and fireworks highlight Miss-Lou July 4 celebration

NATCHEZ — By 9 p.m. Tuesday night, not a vacant square inch of concrete or land for parking was available from the length of Canal ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 10:37 pm

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Spay Neuter Natchez seeks funding from county to continue and grow

NATCHEZ — The small but mighty group of volunteers of Spay Neuter Natchez, who have been at work in Natchez since December 2009, is seeking ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 10:29 pm

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County convenience sites to drop off trash in Kingston and Foster Mound have re-opened after brief closure

NATCHEZ — Some Adams County residents have been up in arms recently because convenience stations for county residents to drop off trash were locked up ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 10:27 pm

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Weather perfect for 31st annual Blessing of the Flotilla on Lake St. John

FERRIDAY, La. — The results are in and winners have been announced from the 31st Blessing of the Flotilla Saturday on Lake St. John. The ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, July 2, 2023 10:11 pm

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COMING HOME: LSU champion Alexis Morris puts on skills camp at Natchez High

NATCHEZ — Alexis Morris has packed a lot of life in her 24 years. Lots of ups and downs, battles and triumphs. One thing is ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, July 1, 2023 8:21 pm

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ACSO arrests corrections deputy; alleges she brought meth, marijuana and tobacco into jail

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested on of its employees for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs and tobacco into the Adams County ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, July 1, 2023 10:25 am

Business

FROM THE FLOOR UP: Darby’s Furniture and Interiors grand opening is July 6

NATCHEZ — Darby Short knows what she likes, and that’s what she buys and sells in her stores. It’s a good thing, because what she ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 30, 2023 4:15 pm

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Music, food, fun for kids and fireworks set for Natchez bandstand area of bluff July 4

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez plans a family-friendly Fourth of July celebration on the bluff, beginning with live music at 5 p.m. and ending ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 30, 2023 1:41 pm

Business

Packs buy building downtown at 400 Main St.; A Gallerie boutique to remain

NATCHEZ — Natchez part-time residents Tammy and Wes Pack closed Friday morning on the purchase of 400 Main St., the building at the corner of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 30, 2023 1:36 pm

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Pets of the week: Sealy, Aaron, Desoto and Addie

This beautiful young lady is Sealy. She is such a delightful dog. Sealy plays well with her playmates and enjoys company. She is approximately 18 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 4:05 pm

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Lieutenant governor candidate McDaniel draws standing-room-only crowd at rally in Kingston

NATCHEZ — Chris McDaniel, a state senator from Jones County and a candidate for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, said the Democratic Party is ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 3:48 pm

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Natchez teen, charged with murder of Bill Calvin Jr., escapes detention center in Hinds County

NATCHEZ — Natchez teenager, Tayshon Holmes, 17, has escaped from the Henley-Young-Patten Juvenile Justice Center, along with two other teens — Robert Earl Smith, 16, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:25 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

PHOTOS: Fast but mighty storm topples trees and power lines in city, county

NATCHEZ — A quick but mighty storm shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday took down trees in the city and county, downing power lines and peeling ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:10 am

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County OKs moves to help get Morgantown Road project started, as well as helps fund security at community pool

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors in a brief meeting on Monday afternoon made two moves designed to get work started as quickly ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 26, 2023 4:57 pm

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Sheriff’s Special Operations Group arrests attempted murder suspect

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group Monday morning arrested a Natchez man for attempted murder in connection with a June 20 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 26, 2023 12:53 pm

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TAKE PRECAUTIONS: Natchez, surrounding area under heat advisory

NATCHEZ — The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a heat advisory for Natchez and the surrounding area beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, June 26, 2023 11:05 am

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31st Blessing of Flotilla is July 1 on Lake St. John

NATCHEZ — The 31st year of the Lake St. John Blessing of the Flotilla is July 1 at 2 p.m. This year’s event will be ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, June 25, 2023 12:00 pm

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