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COVID-19 Feature

Sunday Focus: COVID-19 presents challenges to local charities

NATCHEZ — Non-profit organizations throughout the Miss-Lou have faced challenges during three months of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. One of the organizations that has, perhaps, ... Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Friday, June 5, 2020 8:46 pm

ACCS sports

For the love of playing sports, two Natchez area signees continue playing in college

NATCHEZ — Two Class of 2020 seniors recently signed letters of intent to continue playing the sports they love into college. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Friday, June 5, 2020 7:15 pm

News

Area daycares reopen after COVID-19 closure

NATCHEZ — For three months, First Presbyterian Playschool and Hansel and Gretel Child Development Center remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:01 pm

ACCS sports

ACCS resumes football practices

NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School football team began practices on Monday and returning players said they were excited to play again. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:00 pm

Sports

Vidalia High basketball coach retires after 28 years

VIDALIA —Robert Sanders has Vidalia High School in his blood. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:00 pm

Sports

Sheriff rodeo renamed after late Adams County chief deputy

NATCHEZ — The sounds of the Adams County Sheriff Rodeo that had been scheduled for the weekend of May 15 and 16 were not heard ... Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:30 pm

News

Plenty of rooms: Natchez hotels ready to welcome return of customers

NATCHEZ — Hotel owners in Natchez have seen an increase in visitors in recent weeks after some restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted. ... Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Friday, May 29, 2020 7:18 pm

News

Local houses of worship make plans to meet in person

Natchez churchgoers may have something to rejoice about in late June. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:31 pm

Z- Main story box

The Dart: Local tennis player enjoys friendly competition

Kirby Watts always has a smile on her face when she has a racket in her hand. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:28 pm

Other sports

Duncan Park Golf Course open for business again

NATCHEZ — Duncan Park Golf Course reopened Thursday under new guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:30 pm

News

Dentists, orthodontists seeing patients under new guidelines

NATCHEZ — Natchez dentists and orthodontists are now seeing both essential and non-essential patients as COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Mississippi State Board of Dental ... Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:29 pm

Other sports

Team catches monster catfish during tourney

NATCHEZ — A team of three men caught an 86.7-pound blue catfish on May 23 on the Mississippi River near Natchez. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 7:57 pm

News

Essential businesses step up during COVID-19 pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out many businesses had to shut down due to a lack of customers or because of safety guidelines to help ... Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:58 pm

Ferriday High sports

Former Ferriday High basketball player achieves dream in college

NATCHEZ — Ever since Dutch Samples was 8 years old, Samples said his goal was to play collegiate basketball. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Friday, May 22, 2020 8:15 pm

COVID-19

Magnolia Bluffs Casino opening Thursday

Magnolia Bluffs Casino is set to reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday and will operate under new COVID-19 guidelines issued on May 15 by the Mississippi ... Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Tuesday, May 19, 2020 6:46 pm

Jefferson County High sports

Jefferson County School District names new head basketball coach

NATCHEZ — Delvin Thompson is back at Jefferson County High School after an 18-year absence. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Monday, May 18, 2020 12:00 pm

News

Veteran buries twin brother at Natchez National Cemetery

Twin brothers Chief Warrant Officer Donald Robinson and Master Sgt. Ronald Robinson did everything together. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Friday, May 15, 2020 8:34 pm

News

Sunday Focus: Residents answer question ‘When did COVID-19 become serious? ‘

Some two months into the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, most people realize the COVID-19 virus is serious. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Friday, May 15, 2020 8:29 pm

News

New area E-911 dispatch director hired

Annette Fells said her childhood dream was to become the Adams County E-911 Dispatch Director. Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:37 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Magnolia Bluffs Casino to reopen May 21

Magnolia Bluffs Casino co-owner Kevin Preston confirmed Thursday that Magnolia Bluff Casino will reopen May 21 after the Mississippi Gaming Commission approved May 21 as ... Read more

by Patrick Murphy, Thursday, May 14, 2020 4:43 pm

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