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City OKs first step for developers seeking public funds for new Eola Hotel; work expected to begin sometime this year

NATCHEZ — By a four-to-one vote, the Natchez Board of Aldermen approved the first of what are expected to be a number of measures to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:50 pm

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Aldermen approve posting police chief’s job for applicants in house only and job description for that position

NATCHEZ — After a contentious discussion, the Natchez Board of Aldermen voted four-to-two to post the city’s police chief position in house to current police ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:36 pm

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Natchez Police capture suspect in Saturday morning armed robbery

NATCHEZ — Natchez City Police officers have captured the suspect in the Saturday morning armed robbery of the clerk at the Exxon gas station and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 8:15 pm

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Garbage collection not on county agenda, but lively discussion ensues

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors did not have the county’s garbage collection issue on its agenda today, but the presence of two ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 4:23 pm

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A tale of the wallet and the wedding ring: ‘God is truly amazing’

NATCHEZ — Dan Gibson and Jordan Paul didn’t know it, but the two strangers were on a collision course with destiny that would turn into ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, February 19, 2023 10:23 pm

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Planning Commission OKs location for new Natchez charter school

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Planning Commission paved the way for the approval of a location for one of the state’s newest charter schools, which plans ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, February 17, 2023 9:57 am

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Natchez welcomes new president of American Queen Voyages

NATCHEZ — A contingent of Natchez city and tourism officials, including Mayor Dan Gibson, Visit Natchez Executive Director Devin Heath, and aldermen Valencia Hall and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:18 am

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County supervisors interviewing one candidate in executive session for administrator position this morning

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors called a special meeting for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to begin interviews for the selection of a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:28 am

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Could one of these be your perfect Valentine?

NATCHEZ — Meet Thorn! He is a 1-year-old Boxer/Lab mix. Thorn is a wonderful dog who likes to play with other dogs. He is so ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:47 pm

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In 5 to 1 vote, aldermen reappoint Brenda M. Robinson to Natchez Adams School Board

NATCHEZ — Thanks to passionate persuasion from two aldermen, the Natchez Board of Aldermen reappointed Brenda M. Robinson to another term on the Natchez Adams ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:35 pm

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Embezzlement charges dropped against former Natchez city clerk, deputy clerk

NATCHEZ — Criminal embezzlement charges have been dropped against the former Natchez city clerk and her deputy clerk. Former City Clerk Servia Fortenberry, 52, and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 13, 2023 2:20 pm

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Former LSU, NFL standout Ridley arrested in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Former LSU and NFL standout Stevan Ridley was arrested this weekend in Natchez. Ridley was arrested by Natchez Police on a misdemeanor disorderly ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, February 13, 2023 9:43 am

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Concordia and Vidalia firefighters keep mobile home fire from spreading to other homes nearby

NATCHEZ — Fire consumed a mobile home Sunday late afternoon in Vidalia. However, Concordia Parish firefighters were able to keep the fire from damaging other ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, February 12, 2023 6:02 pm

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GUILTY: Adams County Jury finds Chatman guilty of two counts sexual battery of a child

NATCHEZ — A jury in Adams County late Saturday afternoon found Derrick Chatman, 42, guilty of two counts of sexual battery of a juvenile. Sixth ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, February 11, 2023 5:39 pm

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After three-year hiatus, Co-Lin reopens cafeteria to serve its students and faculty, as well as Alcorn State students in Natchez

NATCHEZ — As of Monday, the cafeteria at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez campus will be open and serving students, faculty, and staff once again. “Our ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, February 11, 2023 11:00 am

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NO LUCK: Dive team ends search for missing man in river

NATCHEZ — A dive team from Lafayette, Louisiana, has ended its search in the Mississippi River for Donny Mitchell, who fell into the river early ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, February 10, 2023 1:48 pm

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UPDATE: Diver in Mississippi River, searching for barge worker

NATCHEZ — A professional diver from D and D Divers of Lafayette, Louisiana, arrived in Natchez and began the effort to recover the body of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, February 10, 2023 11:22 am

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UPDATE: Company hires private dive team; underwater search for worker’s body will begin Friday morning

NATCHEZ — The search for the body of Donny Mitchell has been suspended for Thursday evening. However, it will begin again Friday morning when a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 9, 2023 6:20 pm

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UPDATE: River search concentrated on two areas after images spotted on sonar

NATCHEZ — Images spotted on sonar led searchers to key in on two specific areas of the Mississippi River on Thursday as efforts to find ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 9, 2023 3:03 pm

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Preservation commission tables requests for tables on bluff, new business lighting

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Preservation Commission tabled a number of applications from residents and business owners on Wednesday because those applications did not provide enough ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:55 am

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