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U.S. Colored Troops monument committee chooses designer

NATCHEZ — A Vicksburg native has been selected as the artist who will design the U.S. Colored Troops monument in Natchez. Robert Pernell, who chairs ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 25, 2022 4:51 pm

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Woodhaven shooting suspect’s criminal history includes accessory to attempted murder, stolen weapons charges

NATCHEZ — A suspect who allegedly burglarized cars and shot a gun at a homeowner who confronted him on Monday is no stranger to the Mississippi ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 5:05 pm

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Police chief: Second suspect captured without incident

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police Chief Joseph Daughtry thanked the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance Tuesday evening in locating a vehicle and suspect in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 11:06 am

BREAKING NEWS

UPDATE: Two in custody after Woodhaven burglaries, gunfire incident

NATCHEZ — Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operation Group and Patrol Division arrested two suspects involved in Monday morning’s gunfire incident in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 9:46 am

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APPREHENDED: Law enforcement says two in custody for shooting at Woodhaven homeowner

NATCHEZ — Law enforcement officers in Adams County have arrested a woman and a man, suspected of being responsible for the gunfire early Monday morning ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 8:06 am

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ACSO deputies rescue puppy from storm drain after heavy rain

NATCHEZ — A lucky young puppy is recuperating today at the Southside Veterinary Clinic, thanks to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and animal rescuers Linda ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 12:34 pm

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Tree has fallen on Seargent Prentiss Drive near Parkway, completely blocking southbound lane

NATCHEZ — A large tree has fallen across the southbound lane of Seargent Prentiss Drive in Natchez near Parkway Baptist Church, said Natchez Police Chief ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 7:13 am

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Mayor and aldermen meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers; to discuss monument design and next fiscal year budget

NATCHEZ — Robert Pernell, chairman of the U.S. Colored Troops Monument Committee, will seek approval of a contract for monument design services at the meeting ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 22, 2022 6:20 pm

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Mayor says police ‘on top’ of Woodhaven incident; urges voters to elect judges tough on crime

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said the Natchez Police Department is “on top” of the early morning incident involving gunfire in one of Natchez’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 22, 2022 10:25 am

BREAKING NEWS

Man confronts would-be thief in Woodhaven subdivision; thief fires gun at him while fleeing

NATCHEZ — A resident in the Woodhaven subdivision in south Natchez confronted a man walking in his driveway in the early hours of Monday morning ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 22, 2022 9:19 am

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Gov. Holmes House has new owners

NATCHEZ — The Gov. Holmes House, built in 1794 and one of the oldest structures in Mississippi, has new owners. Michael and Eugenie Cates have ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 20, 2022 3:22 pm

Editorials

Our community has flourished in part because of Co-Lin Natchez

Many of us Co-Lin at the old school building off U.S. 84, where Bob Dearing taught history. Oh, my, has Co-Lin come a long way ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 20, 2022 3:08 pm

Opinion

Natchez tax abatements – a valuable incentive

A little over a year ago, the City of Natchez broadened an important incentive for growth – our Property Tax Abatement. We did this to ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 20, 2022 3:05 pm

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Miss-Lou mourning loss of radio legend

NATCHEZ — Many in the Miss-Lou are mourning the loss of Dave Kimbro, known better as Rosco on the Radio. Kimbro worked for decades in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 20, 2022 2:58 pm

Business

Thanks to Shift South, 24 families from 11 states now call Natchez home

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen are in the midst of budget season. One thing they are considering is extending the successful ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, August 20, 2022 11:00 am

Looking Back photos

Looking back

William E. “Bill” Stewart snapped this photograph in the 1960s as he stood on Main St. and looked across the bayou to East Franklin St. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, August 19, 2022 11:43 am

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Circuit judge candidate is subject of investigation

NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Scott Pintard, who is a candidate for Post 1 Sixth District Circuit Court Judge, is the subject of a criminal investigation, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, August 18, 2022 3:39 pm

Business

Viking Mississippi to arrive in Natchez Sunday morning

NATCHEZ — Viking Mississippi, the newest vessel by Viking River Cruises, is due to arrive in Natchez on Sunday at 8 a.m. The launch of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 1:03 pm

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Pets of the Week: Debbie, Billie and Bruce

Debbie has the most interesting coloring doesn’t she? She is a Red Merle Cur mix, and such an affectionate young dog. She will stay all ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 15, 2022 5:46 pm

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Supervisors to consider negotiating with Concordia Parish Sheriff to house inmates, shut down Adams County Jail operation

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote at its next meeting as to whether to begin negotiations with the Concordia ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, August 15, 2022 1:57 pm

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