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150 people expected in Natchez for state’s NAACP convention Nov. 7 through 9
NATCHEZ — The 79th annual Mississippi NAACP state conference and policy institute will convene in Natchez Nov. 7 through 9. This year’s meeting will focus ...
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City awarded federal grant of more than half a million dollars for low-income housing rehabilitation
NATCHEZ — The third time is a charm for low-income homeowners in the City of Natchez. Ward 1 Alderman Valencia Hall, who has worked closely ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:35 pm
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Circuit clerk’s office open Saturday for absentee voting
JACKSON – As of Monday, Oct. 21, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 86,525 absentee ballots requested, 84,636 absentee ballots sent, ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:27 pm
Business
Thompson to honor Black Natchezians on Saturday
NATCHEZ – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will honor Black law enforcement officers, professionals, businesses, and unsung heroes in Natchez on Saturday at the Natchez Convention ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:45 pm
Business
Supervisors grill Great River rep over expensive water rates, poor service for Morgantown customers
NATCHEZ — Morgantown residents who are Great River customers packed the Adams County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday morning, hoping to understand why they pay ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 21, 2024 8:14 pm
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Adams County under burn ban until Nov. 21
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors approved a burn ban for Adams County until Nov. 21. Darryl Smith, Adams County Fire Services Coordinator, ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 21, 2024 4:27 pm
Business
UPDATE: Water shut off to 100 block of Commerce to replace a fire hydrant
NATCHEZ — The 100 block of North Commerce Street was closed Monday, unexpectedly affecting business owners and shoppers in downtown Natchez. Ann Simons, owner of ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 21, 2024 3:27 pm
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Southeastern Rodeo awards almost $13,500 in prize money at first event in Adams County
NATCHEZ — Southeastern Rodeo Association, based in Wetumpka, Alabama, held its first rodeo in Natchez at the Adams County Equestrian Center on Saturday, and board ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 14, 2024 6:55 pm
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Absentee voting deadline Nov. 2; 546 absentee ballots returned in county to date
JACKSON — Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson reports that as of Monday, the Statewide Election Management System reported a total of 60,057 absentee ballots ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 14, 2024 4:42 pm
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Your take: Northern lights in the Deep South
Darryl Hassell shared this photo of the Northern Lights, which were visible in the Miss-Lou on Thursday night. Hassell took the photo on Thursday night ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 13, 2024 3:09 pm
Business
Artists, craftsmen sell their wares at Makers Market on the Bluff
NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou artists and craftsmen took advantage of the increased number of shoppers in Natchez on Saturday to hold their Fall Edition of the ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, October 13, 2024 2:26 pm
Business
Miss-Lou hurricane relief supplies on the way to North Carolina
NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou community stepped up in a big way in collecting money and supplies for relief for the Hurricane Helene ravaged community of ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 12, 2024 4:53 pm
Business
‘It is incredible’: Vendors say turnout for Junkin’ on the River continues to grow
NATCHEZ — “Everybody is so happy here,” is the phrase Natchez merchants heard over and over on Friday from shoppers from all over who came ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 11, 2024 4:32 pm
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Community gearing up for annual LaGrange festival
NATCHEZ — The LaGrange Annual October Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, sponsored by District 3 Adams County Supervisor Angela Hutchins and LaGrange community member Lisa ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:34 pm
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Two Ferriday women charged with aggravated assault; videoed vicious attack
NATCHEZ — Two Ferriday, Louisiana, women are behind bars for allegedly beating an already-injured Adams County woman. The victim reported being assaulted at a home ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 10, 2024 3:36 pm
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Jail escapee Tayshon Holmes pleads guilty to second-degree murder and carjacking
NATCHEZ — Tayshon Holmes of Natchez pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon to a charge of second-degree homicide in the 2021 death of Bill Calvin Jr. Holmes ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 4:39 pm
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Atmos Energy honors long-time employees
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi division of Atmos Energy recently recognized the long-time service of its employees with a dinner and awards banquet at The Refuge ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 2:54 pm
Business
Public Service Commission, private water company representative expected at next county meeting to discuss Morgantown neighborhood’s water woes
NATCHEZ — A representative from the state’s Public Service Commission and a representative from Great River Utility are expected to be at the next meeting ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1:08 pm
Business
Preservation Commission faces full agenda tonight
NATCHEZ — The city’s Preservation Commission faces several decisions tonight, from replacing an asphalt shingle roof with a metal one to approving a resident’s request ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 9:47 am
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Natchez man dies when 4-wheeler strikes tree
NATCHEZ — A 21-year-old Natchez man died Monday night after his 2023 Polaris 4-wheeler left the roadway and struck a tree. Adams County Coroner James ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:06 am
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