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Natchez to obtain body cameras for officers

The City of Natchez is taking steps to outfit Natchez police officers with body cameras. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 17, 2017 12:14 am

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City of Natchez amends budget for additional expenses

The City of Natchez approved amendments to its approximately $30 million budget Tuesday and is expected to soon consider further amendments to adjust for additional ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, February 16, 2017 1:15 am

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Not about me: Officer honored for saving resident’s life

When Natchez police officer David Washington arrived at the scene of a recent shooting, he found a man who had been shot in the arm, ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1:25 am

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Ferriday police chief still in office after Mayor makes termination request

More than two months after he was suspended then later reinstated, the Ferriday Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Tuesday to keep Arthur Lewis as the ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1:19 am

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Senator: MDOT should control visitor center

A local senator intends to file an amendment to a state appropriations bill currently making its way through the Legislature to transfer ownership of the ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1:18 am

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Convention center information being reviewed by commission

With the City of Natchez’s management agreement for the convention center set to expire in April, tourism officials are attempting to educate themselves on the ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:28 am

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Mayor forms crime task force to address public’s concerns

Following public outcry over a recent “wave of crime,” Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell has assembled a task force to address residents’ concerns. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, February 12, 2017 1:10 am

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Natchez man killed in I-55 crash

A Natchez man was killed Friday morning after his pickup truck collided with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 55 near Hazlehurst. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 11, 2017 12:45 am

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Adams County man charged with sex crime

An Adams County man charged in November with multiple crimes after a runaway teenager was reportedly found in his custody was charged Friday with touching ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 11, 2017 12:45 am

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Bill that adds Natchez to ‘go cup’ zones for alcoholic beverages headed to House

Natchez could soon join other cities across the state with established “go cup” zones for alcoholic beverages. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 10, 2017 12:59 am

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Natchez police to get new software to make department more efficient

The Natchez Police Department will soon be running software that will allow the department to issue electronic tickets and get NPD, the jail and municipal ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 1:47 am

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Looking for directions: City discusses future of Natchez visitor center

With limited funding available, the future of the Natchez Visitor Reception Center is uncertain, but for now, officials are casting a wide net to find ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 1:58 am

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Petition filed in court over usage of Eola name

The owner of the former Eola Hotel building has filed a petition in court to stop the hotel’s former owners from continuing to use the ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 6, 2017 12:02 am

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Are Natchez visitor center funds from state drying up?

The City of Natchez will receive this year from the state $150,000 — approximately $50,000 less than last year — for the operations and ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, February 5, 2017 12:53 am

Crime Reports

Louisiana crime reports: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2017

Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests — Wednesday Steven L. Johnson Jr., 20, 1115 Pear St., Vidalia, on charges of driving while intoxicated (second offense) and modification ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 4, 2017 12:42 am

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Natchez says farewell to city clerk

In only a few months as city clerk, Melissa Hawk left quite an impression on the City of Natchez, so much so that city officials ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 4, 2017 12:09 am

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Man charged with attempted murder in connection with November shooting

A Natchez man was charged with attempted murder Thursday for reportedly shooting another man in November 2016 on Oak Hill Drive. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 3, 2017 12:25 am

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Aldermen to say farewell to city clerk, meet on recreation

City officials will meet today at Bowie’s Tavern for a farewell party for City Clerk Melissa Hawk and to handle other business related to recreation. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 3, 2017 12:17 am

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Judge Tipton remembered for integrity

For 28 years, Judge John Merritt Tipton served the City of Natchez as a “by the book” judge known for his fairness and “unquestionable integrity.” Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:29 am

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Man wounded after another man reportedly shoots through apartment floor

A Natchez man was shot Tuesday night while standing at his refrigerator after a man in the apartment above him shot through the floor multiple ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:00 am

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