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Forks of the Road ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. Friday; rain locations set for Soul Food Fusion Festival

NATCHEZ — The Forks of the Road ceremony for Friday — part of the Natchez Juneteenth celebration — will begin at 10:45 a.m., rather than ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, June 17, 2021 11:23 am

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Photo gallery: Duncan Park in 1942

Natchez native Wayne Case of West Hollywood, California, shared these photos of his brother, Audley Case’s, third birthday party held in Duncan Park in 1942. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:44 pm

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Is it time to remove the Duncan Park train?

My mother, the late Irene Kelly Wall, remarked more than once that she raised her children during the best of times in Natchez. She had ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, June 11, 2021 8:11 pm

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Bear on bluff has been captured

NATCHEZ — The Donut Shop doughnuts proved too much of a temptation. At about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, a black bear that had been spotted roaming ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, June 10, 2021 7:49 am

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Jury finds Washington not guilty in murder case; sheriff reacts to verdict

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten was shocked and discouraged on Wednesday afternoon when a jury found Kiandas Washington not guilty of the May ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 7:00 pm

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Sheriff: Stay away from Fort Rosalie area because of bear

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten has asked all residents stay away from the area of Fort Rosalie until a black bear in that ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 6:44 pm

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Bears sighted near downtown, officials warn residents to not feed or approach animals

Brazen bears were out in force in Natchez on Wednesday. Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:21 pm

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Kidnapping investigation continues

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten confirmed his agency and others in the area are combing through cases to determine if the accused kidnapper ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:48 pm

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Soul Food Fusion Festival to bring community together

NATCHEZ — It’s time for a community celebration, Jarita Frazier King said, and she has just the thing. The Soul Food Fusion Festival is Friday ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, June 3, 2021 10:47 am

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Mayor: Federal funds secured for National Cemetery erosion project

NATCHEZ — Federal funds have been secured to stem a serious erosion problem threatening parts of the Natchez National Cemetery, said Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 29, 2021 7:00 am

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Man dies after leap over fence on bluff

NATCHEZ — A man jumped over the fence near the Bridge of Sighs Wednesday night on the Natchez Bluff and died from his injuries. Natchez ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 27, 2021 11:28 am

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Officers find variety of drugs after search; woman arrested

NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman was charged with a variety of drug crimes after complaints of drug activity at her residence. Anna Laura Martin, 40, ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 24, 2021 6:47 pm

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Sojourner: Justices ‘got it wrong’

NATCHEZ — The Mississippi Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday to toss out the medical marijuana Initiative 65 because of an apparent technicality has many questioning ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:46 pm

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A word of advice for today’s graduates

Graduation season always puts me in a nostalgic frame of mind. It was a great time in my life, both high school and college graduation. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 14, 2021 5:03 pm

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Store owners say run on gas not necessary

NATCHEZ — Tom Graning, owner of Go Mart convenience store, said he doesn’t know why his business has seen such a run on gasoline sales. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 14, 2021 7:00 am

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UPDATE: Missing juvenile found

NATCHEZ — A missing 15-year-old teen has been found. The teen, Kevonte Nelson, was staying at the Red Carpet Inn with three adult men, said ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:21 am

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Auditor’s school project would be helpful here

The Natchez-Adams School District, and to a much lesser extent Adams County Christian School and Cathedral, will soon come into a bunch of money as ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:00 am

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Natchez should brace for more storms Tuesday

NATCHEZ — Adams County residents may be in for a rocky morning and afternoon on Tuesday. The National Weather Service at Jackson predicts severe storms ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 3, 2021 10:05 pm

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‘Passionate public servant’ Stan Owens dies

NATCHEZ — Stan Owens, a former long-time Natchez firefighter and former Adams County Emergency Management Director, has died. Owens and his wife, Debbie, enjoyed an ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, April 25, 2021 9:30 pm

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Hank Williams Jr. to play Natchez 4th of July Celebration

NATCHEZ – On Sunday, July 4th, Hank Williams, Jr. will perform at The Natchez Bluff for Natchez 4th of July Celebration. Tickets go on sale ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, April 19, 2021 9:58 am

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