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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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:06 am

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Supervisors appoint Shameca Collins to vacant justice court judge seat

NATCHEZ — In a three to two vote, the Adams County Board of Supervisors appointed Shameca Collins as Justice Court Judge for the Northern District ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 7, 2024 4:27 pm

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City faces full agenda at its Tuesday meeting

NATCHEZ — County Judge Walt Brown plans to ask the City of Natchez to direct at least a portion of the money it will receive ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 7, 2024 4:10 pm

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Miss-Lou relief effort under way for Hurricane Helene victims

NATCHEZ — Residents of the Miss-Lou who want to help the people whose lives were changed forever last week during Hurricane Helene have the opportunity ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, October 7, 2024 1:58 pm

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New ballot format for Adams County voters

NATCHEZ — As of the end of the day Thursday, more than 200 Adams County residents had cast absentee ballots in the general election, which ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:05 pm

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Friends, colleagues remember former Sheriff Chuck Mayfield

NATCHEZ —Former Adams County Sheriff Chuck Mayfield’s death on Friday has many friends remembering him as someone with a great sense of humor who was ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 4, 2024 5:56 pm

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Former Sheriff Chuck Mayfield has died

NATCHEZ — Former Adams County Sheriff Charles R. “Chuck” Mayfield has died. He was 71. Mayfield was elected sheriff in December 2009 and served until ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, October 4, 2024 1:46 pm

Business

Stewart introduces firm’s new name — Bluff City Real Estate

NATCHEZ — Coldwell Banker Stewart Realty is now Bluff City Real Estate, said owner Van L. “Butch” Stewart. He said, despite the name change, Bluff ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, October 3, 2024 11:44 am

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Monday is voter registration deadline for November election

Residents in Mississippi and Louisiana seeking to vote in the Nov. 5 general election have until the end of the day on Monday, Oct. 7, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:20 pm

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Natchez loses ‘priceless gem’ in death of Jeanie Peabody

NATCHEZ — Jeannie Peabody is being remembered in Natchez as one of a kind, a bubbly personality who never met a stranger, someone with endless ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 3:29 pm

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Devastation in North Carolina hits home for Natchez couple

NATCHEZ — Margaret Perkins lived for 17 years in Charlotte, N.C., before returning to Natchez to take the helm at Listen Up Y’all Media. She ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 2:32 pm

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GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

NATCHEZ — Pet parents brought their pets to St. Mary Family Life Center Sunday afternoon for the annual Blessing of the Animals. Representatives of the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, September 29, 2024 10:41 pm

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Ferriday High names gymnasium after beloved Coach Robert Cade

FERRIDAY, La. — On Saturday, in front of dozens of former players, teachers, band members, family, and friends, the Ferriday High School gymnasium was named ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, September 29, 2024 6:00 pm

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Providence Park filled for 3rd Annual Friends and Family Day

NATCHEZ — Adams County’s Providence Park was filled to the brim on Saturday afternoon with young and old alike who gathered for the 3rd Annual ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:14 pm

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Four women, all kidney donors, promote the gift of life on Natchez Trace bike ride

NATCHEZ — Friday evening, four women who did not know each other prior to Tuesday completed a four-day, 444-mile bicycle ride on the Natchez Trace ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:13 pm

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Look who’s cooking: Ann “Sissy” Eidt

NATCHEZ — After a lifetime of living in Natchez, Ann “Sissy” Eidt, at age 82, sold her house, packed her belongings, and headed to Oxford ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:12 pm

Business

Money from 2018 drug bust coming back to county

NATCHEZ — On Friday, March 2, 2018, dozens and dozens of law enforcement officers from a variety of agencies, including the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 27, 2024 4:15 pm

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Donation of funds for in-vehicle computers to bring deputies ‘into 21st century’

NATCHEZ — Thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous donor, Adams County Sheriff’s deputies will have the use of laptop computers to more quickly ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 27, 2024 2:35 pm

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Jury takes 11 minutes to convict ring leader in Adams County Jail attack

NATCHEZ — It took an Adams County jury 11 minutes on Thursday evening to convict Christopher Randall of aggravated assault. Sixth District Circuit Court Judge ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, September 27, 2024 9:58 am

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Pets of the week: Mardi, Braylon, Yoyo and Paris

This beautiful girl is Mardi. She is another sibling of the Cur/Lab/Pyrenees mixed puppies. All six of these pups are adorable. They are very friendly ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:05 pm

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