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Healthcare hot topic at Chamber’s annual Legislative Breakfast

NATCHEZ — A standing-room-only crowd greeted Natchez’s representatives in the state House and Senate at the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast Monday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 23, 2023 10:10 pm

Business

City, Historic Foundation earn grants for Depot, Natchez Institute buildings

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez officials today learn the city’s Historic Depot on the Bluff is the recipient of a 2023 Community Heritage Preservation Grant ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 20, 2023 3:24 pm

Business

Planning commission approves special exception for guesthouse; begins discussion on new standards for short-term rentals in Natchez

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez planning commission on Thursday approved a special exception for Toni Thompson to use 715 State St. as a guesthouse. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 20, 2023 1:38 pm

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Collins announces candidacy for re-election as District Attorney

NATCHEZ — Sixth Circuit Court District Attorney Shameca S. Collins has announced she is running for re-election to her position. The Sixth Circuit Court District ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 20, 2023 11:39 am

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Natchez College to benefit from Lilly Endowment grant

NATCHEZ — U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson was in Natchez Thursday morning as a $750,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment was officially announced for the benefit ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:51 pm

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Business manager praises Natchez Police officers’ response to crime incident

NATCHEZ — The general manager of Bowie Outfitters has nothing but praise for the Natchez Police Department. John Kammerdeiner said the response time to a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 19, 2023 8:37 am

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Berry to challenge Gaines for District 5 county supervisor seat

NATCHEZ — James H. Berry Jr. has qualified to challenge Adams County Board of Supervisors President Warren Gaines for his District 5 supervisor’s seat. Berry ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:41 am

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King’s effort to ‘defend my name’ deteriorates into shouting match

NATCHEZ — Tempers flared and an emotional former county administrator, Angie King, ultimately had to be escorted away from the building where the Adams County ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:51 pm

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Sheriff’s office makes quick arrest in Sunday shooting at Broadmoor Community Center

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday evening at the Broadmoor Community Center. Deputies were at Merit Health ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 1:38 pm

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Only 12 business days left to qualify for county, state races this year

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Courthouse was closed Monday in honor of the late the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., so no new candidate ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 16, 2023 3:30 pm

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One of mayor’s goals for 2023: More cameras as tool to prevent, record acts of crime in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said one of his goals for 2023 is to increase the number of cameras in the city, as well ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 16, 2023 1:15 pm

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Four-wheeler joy ride doesn’t last long; theft caught on security cameras

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man decided he wanted to take a ride on a four-wheeler and took one on Jan. 6 night from Great River ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 16, 2023 12:14 pm

Business

Supervisor Wilson: Best use of ARPA funds is to pay down county’s debt

NATCHEZ — Adams County District 2 Supervisor Kevin Wilson is a businessman, first and foremost, and arguably one of the most successful in the county. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, January 15, 2023 2:26 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Teens steal moving van, crash it into Natchez gun and hunting store

NATCHEZ — Two juveniles are in custody after stealing a van from Moover Dudes on John R. Junkin Drive and using it to crash through ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 14, 2023 12:47 pm

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Sheriff’s deputy involved in accident; no details available

An Adams County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in this accident at approximately 2:20 p.m. today on U.S. 61 North. The deputy, who has not been ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 13, 2023 2:47 pm

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Tim Cotton qualifies as candidate for District Attorney in Sixth Circuit Court District

NATCHEZ — Natchez Attorney Tim Cotton has qualified as a candidate for District Attorney for the Sixth Circuit Court District. That position is currently held ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 13, 2023 12:10 pm

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Historic Auburn shines bright during Historic Natchez Foundation’s annual meeting; draws perhaps largest crowd ever

NATCHEZ — The stars aligned just right for the Historic Natchez Foundation’s annual meeting Thursday at historic Auburn in Duncan Park. Well more than 200 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 13, 2023 11:23 am

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Thanks in part to the state’s rehab services, man tells Natchez Rotary Club life has purpose, joy

NATCHEZ — In 1994, Dwight Owens was a sixth grader in Hot Coffee, Miss., when his world turned upside down. His father was shot and ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, January 13, 2023 10:21 am

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A ‘reward for failing’? County OKs emergency 90-day contract for garbage collection, sees $150K in additional costs

NATCHEZ — In a special meeting on Thursday, the Adams County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency, 90-day contract for garbage collection that one supervisor ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:24 pm

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New candidates qualify: Here’s an updated tracker

Qualifying for Adams County elections began on Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. and will end on Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. Primary races will be ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:05 pm

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