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Embezzlement trial for former clerk, deputy clerk continued until February 2023
NATCHEZ — Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell granted a continuance in the case of former Natchez City Clerk Servia Fortenberry and Deputy City Clerk Sevetrius ...
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City’s largest industry presents plan to grow tourism here with multi-focused strategies
NATCHEZ — Travel and tourism in 2021 brought $97,675,640 in revenue to Natchez area businesses, making it solidly the city’s largest industry. Further, about 1,400 ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 17, 2022 2:31 pm
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Preservation Commission orders removal of doors
NATCHEZ — A historic district homeowner must remove security doors after failing to get prior approval from the city’s preservation oversight board. The Natchez Preservation ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 17, 2022 2:20 pm
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Twice-convicted sex offender Larry Presley gets a sentencing break from Circuit Court Judge Lillie Blackmon Sanders
NATCHEZ — A twice-convicted sex offender received a sentence of 10 years in prison with five years suspended Friday morning. Sixth District Circuit Court Post ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 14, 2022 2:45 pm
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Laymen’s ministry gives to others by preparing barbecue meal for The Stewpot
NATCHEZ — The smoke was rolling at The Stewpot Wednesday morning, as about 30 members of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Ministerial Association’s Laymen’s Ministry volunteered ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 13, 2022 2:53 pm
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Public hearing on city redistricting set for Nov. 22
NATCHEZ — A public hearing has been set for Tuesday, Nov. 22, to present a plan to redistrict the wards in the City of Natchez. ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 1:21 pm
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Mayor breaks tie as Natchez council gives nearly $20K in pay raises to three employees
NATCHEZ — Ward 2 Alderman Billie Joe Frazier said the city’s aldermen need a pay increase, and he made a motion to that end at ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 3:00 pm
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‘One of the best we’ve done here’: Blues and Soul festival draws thousands to Natchez
NATCHEZ — It may not have made money, but this weekend’s Blues and Soul Super Bowl was a success in every other way. “It was ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 10, 2022 12:11 pm
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Voter registration ends today for general election
NATCHEZ — Adams County voters will go to the polls on Nov. 8 for the General Election to choose a U.S. Congressman, a Court of ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 10, 2022 10:12 am
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Natchez man, 41, dies in four-wheeler accident Saturday night
NATCHEZ — A 41-year-old Natchez man died Saturday after an accident while he was driving a four-wheeler in the Fenwick area. Adams County Coroner James ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 10, 2022 4:00 am
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Natchez man dies when bicycle collides head-on with vehicle on Liberty Road
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man was struck and killed by a car in the late afternoon on Sunday on Liberty Road. Corbett Edgin, 52, collided ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 9, 2022 7:47 pm
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French ambassador and entourage spend busy day in Natchez
NATCHEZ — The Ambassador of France to the United States, Philippe Etienne, had a full day visiting Natchez Saturday. Etienne and Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 9, 2022 2:31 am
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‘Cold-blooded murder’: Police investigating murder after lone gunman opens fire in targeted killing
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Police Department is investigating the city’s latest homicide. “This was a targeted homicide. This was not something that was random. This ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 9, 2022 1:42 am
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At least two people down after hail of bullets fired near Zippy store on MLK
NATCHEZ — Residents in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near the Zippy convenience store have reported hearing multiple shots fired within the ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 9, 2022 12:22 am
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Suicide leads to love, support; Community invited to Triangle at sunset to shine light on darkness
NATCHEZ — A tragic suicide Thursday night that plunged the victim’s family and friends into the depths of darkness was eased when almost 100 community ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 7, 2022 1:42 pm
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Sculptor unveils potential designs for U.S. Colored Troops monument
NATCHEZ — Three 12-foot-tall bronze statues stand on a pedestal, adding another two feet to the height. One bronze man is a U.S. Navy sailor ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 6, 2022 7:11 am
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Newly approved charter school plans meetings for interested parents, students
NATCHEZ — Instant Impact Global Prep, the charter school approved last week by the Mississippi Charter Schools Authorizer Board, will hold community information meetings beginning ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 4:35 pm
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Charter school needs no further approval, says state charter school authorizer board
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board representative said the Instant Impact Global Prep charter school approved Sept. 26 for Natchez does not need ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 3:42 pm
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County agrees to buy badly needed gear for volunteer firefighters
NATCHEZ — It took an impassioned plea by an Adams County volunteer firefighter to convince the Adams County Board of Supervisors to purchase gear to ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 5:00 am
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Living Natchez mayors share wisdom at Co-Lin event
NATCHEZ — Seven of the eight living mayors of Natchez met Monday night at Co-Lin to reminisce, laugh and share stories of their time in ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 3:50 pm
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