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Aldermen vote to demolish 29 nuisance properties in city

NATCHEZ — Thanks to funds made available from the sale of the old General Hospital on Oak Street, members of the Mayor and Board of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:21 pm

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31st season of Natchez Festival of Music kicks off Saturday with the ‘Magic of Opera’

NATCHEZ — The Magic of Opera kicks off the 31st season of the Natchez Festival of Music on Saturday at the Natchez City Auditorium. This ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, April 28, 2022 4:24 pm

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‘So freaking bittersweet’: Mama Dog hit and killed; rescuers save her puppies

NATCHEZ — “Mama Dog,” who captured the hearts of many in Natchez, was tragically hit by a vehicle and killed near the Donut Shop on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, April 28, 2022 1:33 pm

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Board of Aldermen OKs water rate hike

NATCHEZ — Beginning July 1, the city’s water rates will increase, phased in for some over a five-year period. The good news about that rate ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:07 pm

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Suspect wanted in April 16 drive by shooting turns himself in

NATCHEZ — Kadeem Conner, wanted by Adams County Sheriff’s Office for his alleged involvement in a drive by shooting into two homes on Red Bud ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 25, 2022 3:54 pm

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ACSO patrol deputies seize drugs, guns during three weekend traffic stops

NATCHEZ — In three different traffic stops Friday and Saturday, Adams County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated a haul of illegal drugs, including high-powered narcotics, and firearms ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, April 24, 2022 6:52 pm

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‘Brand new’: Natchez Mall set for revamp

NATCHEZ — Big changes are coming to the Natchez Mall, including a long-term renewal by Belk of its lease. Evan Smith, asset manager for AZT ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, April 23, 2022 11:28 pm

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Patricia Eyrich Clark, beloved restaurateur, mother and friend, dies at 73

NATCHEZ — A woman known as a restaurateur extraordinaire and a fierce lover and promoter of Natchez — Patricia Eyrich Clark — had died at ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:24 pm

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Sheriff’s deputies make five arrests in Saturday drive-by; one still at large

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group has arrested five suspects, accused of drive by shootings at two homes on Red Bud ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 12:18 pm

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Retired Judge Johnson returns to bench temporarily

NATCHEZ — Retired Judge Forrest A. “Al” Johnson Jr. has been appointed as a special judge for the Sixth Circuit Court District to temporarily replace ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 5:08 pm

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‘One smart cookie’: Stray, pregnant dog has eluded capture, but has won the hearts of many here

NATCHEZ — A beautiful brown mama dog with crystal blue eyes and seemingly no family to love her has captured the hearts of many in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 4:55 pm

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Aldridge submits open plea in court; sentencing set for May 27

NATCHEZ — Sentencing is set for May 27 for Jessica Aldridge, whose attorney, Cynthia Stewart, unexpectedly made an open plea on behalf of Aldridge in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 18, 2022 5:01 pm

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Save the Hall Ball is tonight at Stanton Hall

NATCHEZ — Natchezians have the opportunity to enjoy a great party with live music, silent auction and a Carriage House breakfast at midnight on Saturday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:16 pm

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PRESERVING HISTORY: $8M grants will fund new museum, preservation school in Natchez

NATCHEZ — The Mississippi legislature has provided $8 million to fund two projects in Natchez — one at Historic Jefferson College and the other at ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, April 16, 2022 7:30 am

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UPDATE: Magnolia Bluffs Casino sold to New York company

NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel in Natchez has been sold. “While this was an extremely tough decision for our partnership, it will truly ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, April 15, 2022 2:29 pm

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Magnolia Bluffs Casino has been sold

NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel in Natchez has been sold. Tony Heidelberg, a Natchez attorney and official with Natchez Casino Opco LLC, which ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, April 15, 2022 11:33 am

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Miss Lou under tornado watch until 9 p.m. Wednesday

NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou area is under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. tonight. Janae Elkins, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 3:46 pm

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Water rate increase likely for most in city

NATCHEZ — It’s been 15 years since Natchez residents who pay the base rate for water and sewer in Natchez had an increase. It’s been ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12:12 pm

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City proposes medical district to handle medical marijuana dispensaries

NATCHEZ — The Board of Aldermen on Tuesday afternoon gave permission to City Attorney Bryan Callaway to work with the city planner to create a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:15 am

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Board of Aldermen agenda includes discussion of water rate increase; zoning for medical marijuana

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 115 S. Pearl St. The meeting’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 11, 2022 11:22 am

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