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Bond, Graning take top honors as Natchez Woman and Man of the Year. Businesses honored at annual Chamber Gala.

NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou business community came together at the Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday evening and named a new man and woman of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 10:25 pm

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Supervisors say for community’s sake, city’s radio traffic should be available to sheriff’s deputies

NATCHEZ — Discussion about crime in the community at the Adams County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday morning led a renewed plea for the Natchez ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, November 7, 2022 4:45 pm

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Candidates for Sixth District Circuit Court Judge answer questions about their backgrounds, qualifications, what sets them apart

NATCHEZ — Adams County voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to choose candidates seeking office in the General Election. Arguably the most ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 6, 2022 10:44 pm

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Windfall: City, county get $1.9 million in grants to allow for completion of Silver Street and Morgantown Road projects

NATCHEZ — In one fell swoop, Natchez and Adams County earned $1.9 million in grant funding Friday, which will completely fund the city’s Silver Street ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 6, 2022 1:28 pm

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One-vehicle crash on Kingston Road claims life of Natchez man

NATCHEZ — A one-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Natchez man Saturday night. Matthew Marks, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene of the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, November 6, 2022 1:18 pm

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Family, friends, fans flock to Ferriday for final goodbye to Jerry Lee Lewis

FERRIDAY, La. — When your competition was Jerry Lee Lewis, you knew you were competing for second place. That’s what Clyde Ray Webber learned the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, November 5, 2022 2:35 pm

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Givens’ Circuit Clerk’s office open Saturday for casting absentee ballots

NATCHEZ — Adams County voters will go to the polls on Tuesday in the general election to choose a U.S. Congressman, a court of appeals ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 12:21 pm

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Swaggart to officiate Jerry Lee Lewis’s funeral in Ferriday on Saturday

NATCHEZ — Services for Jerry Lee Lewis will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hernando Funeral Home in Hernando and on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 31, 2022 3:28 pm

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Morning rain dampens nothing at 2022 Longwood Music Festival

NATCHEZ — A morning Rain dampened nothing on Saturday for the 2022 Longwood Music Festival. The largest crowd ever at the event enjoyed all-day live ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 30, 2022 4:15 pm

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Aldermen debate which streets will be repaired

NATCHEZ — A saying about government goes, “Laws are like sausages. It’s best not to see them being made.” The Natchez Mayor and Board of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 30, 2022 9:00 am

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UPDATE: Ferriday Police quickly apprehend Natchez Market robbery suspect

NATCHEZ — Area law enforcement made quick work of apprehending a man suspected of robbing Natchez Market No. at gunpoint at approximately 7 p.m. Saturday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 29, 2022 8:55 pm

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Natchez Market No. 1 robbed at gunpoint; no shots fired (with video)

NATCHEZ — A man who Natchez Police want for another armed robbery allegedly robbed Natchez Market 1 at gunpoint at about 7 p.m. tonight. Natchez Police ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 29, 2022 7:55 pm

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Low water means supply chain disruption and higher prices

NATCHEZ — The Mississippi River continues with water levels near historic lows. That means good hunting for the many people out on the river’s banks ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:00 am

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Plenty of chances for treats this Halloween

NATCHEZ — Ghosts and goblins will be out in force this weekend and on Monday in Natchez, and a number of groups are working hard ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 28, 2022 5:41 pm

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Friends of Auburn folding; home’s future rests with city

NATCHEZ — The Friends of Auburn, which has operated the city-owned historic home in Duncan Park, are disorganizing and will hand the keys to the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 3:57 pm

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Loy family selling The Markets to Harps Food Stores, based in Arkansas

NATCHEZ — Barry Loy started punching a time clock at The Big Star on the bypass in Natchez when he was about 15. However, he ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 24, 2022 6:26 pm

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Mayor and aldermen face finance committee meeting and full agenda Tuesday

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. for its second meeting of the month. However, the city’s finance ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 24, 2022 4:23 pm

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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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 24, 2022 4:01 pm

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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 17, 2022 2:20 pm

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