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Cole resigns job as Natchez’s parks and recreation director; accepts a job at Southern University

NATCHEZ — Parks and Recreation Director Sanora Cole announced on Facebook Monday morning she is resigning from her position. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson praised Cole’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 22, 2023 12:52 pm

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Descendant of original owner of Stanton Hall returns furniture, Stanton Family Bible

NATCHEZ — Andrew Hunt Frazer, a descendant of the man who built Stanton Hall, and his wife, Ellen, of Nashville, recently visited Natchez to return ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 20, 2023 11:36 am

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ACCS graduates the Class of 2023, the school’s 53rd graduating class

NATCHEZ — Faculty, family, and friends packed the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Friday night as they bid farewell to 38 Adams County Christian School ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 20, 2023 11:13 am

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Y’all Means All: Green Ribbon Run and Gayrage Sale under way in downtown Natchez

NATCHEZ — Two important fundraisers for Y’all Means All Natchez are under way now in downtown Natchez. The Y’all Means All Green Ribbon Run 5K ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 20, 2023 9:39 am

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County, city plan joint meeting Monday to discuss community swimming pool management

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors and the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen have each called special meetings and will meet in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 19, 2023 4:55 pm

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Natchez Police seek community’s help apprehending Jamionte Davis; reward money available through Crime Stoppers

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police seek the help of citizens of Natchez and Adams County in locating and apprehending Jamionte Davis, 22, of Natchez, who is ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 18, 2023 8:19 pm

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Rotary Club of Natchez awards four scholarships

NATCHEZ — The Rotary Club of Natchez recently presented scholarships to four graduating seniors at Natchez high schools. Claire Williams of Adams County Christian School ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:21 pm

BREAKING NEWS

BLESSING: Watson Calhoun is cancer free, mother says

NATCHEZ — Watson Calhoun, the little boy who has been battling brain cancer at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, has been declared cancer ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 4:50 pm

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NASD school board honors STAR student and teacher, outstanding kindergarten teachers

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees honored a STAR Student and Star Teacher from Natchez Early College, as well as nine kindergarten ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 4:14 pm

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Judge sentences drunk driver to 25 years

NATCHEZ — Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake has sentenced Charles Mason to 25 years confinement in the Mississippi Department of Corrections for driving ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:09 pm

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Pets of the Week: Meet Gibson, Sibley, Becky and Josie

This sweet, smiling boy is Gibson, top. He was brought to the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society shelter as a stray. Gibson walks well on a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:59 am

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Lone bid for first phase of Chester Willis Field renovations come in substantially over estimate

NATCHEZ — Only one bidder submitted a proposal for the first phase of construction to improve Chester Willis Field at Liberty Park, and that contractor’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 15, 2023 4:55 pm

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‘Blood on your hands’: Mayor issues harsh warning to judges on setting bonds

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson took a hard stand at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, calling out judges who ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 15, 2023 7:00 am

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Walkers enjoy beautiful night for remembering, raising funds at Relay for Life of the Miss Lou

VIDALIA, La. — With only five months into the year, Relay for Life of the Miss-Lou has raised $60,000 for the fight against cancer. Hard-working ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:35 pm

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City cemetery’s columbaria plan moving forward; next step MDAH approval

NATCHEZ — The city’s preservation commission approved almost all of a plan presented by the Natchez City Cemetery Association to create columbaria for the internment ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:20 pm

Business

Historic Natchez Foundation puts Prentiss Club up for sale

NATCHEZ — For $80,000, you could own the historic Prentiss Club in downtown Natchez. That’s the list price the Historic Natchez Foundation has put on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:09 pm

Business

Patten opens new real estate brokerage with ‘a heart for service’

NATCHEZ — Brittney West Patten is no stranger to the business world. Her family, including parents James T. and Sharon West, is one of the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:21 pm

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Planning commission tables action on controversial bed and breakfast application

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Planning Commission tabled an application from owners of the Guest House, located at the corner of Franklin and Pearl, who have ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 12, 2023 1:38 pm

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Absentee voting under way at city clerk’s office for Ward 6 voters

NATCHEZ — Absentee voting is under way for voters in the city’s Ward 6. Voters go to the polls on Thursday, May 25, to choose ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:12 pm

Business

City’s planning commission to hear requests for charter school location, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses at its Thursday meeting

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Planning Commission meets Thursday at 5:15 p.m. to consider a number of applications for bed and breakfasts and guesthouses. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 5:03 pm

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