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Natchez Historical Society funds marker honoring Prince Ibrahima

NATCHEZ – The Natchez Historical Society has made it possible for Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori (1762-1829) to be honored with his own historical marker. ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:46 pm

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BEFORE, AFTER: Nellie’s has new look

NATCHEZ — After years of sitting in disrepair on the corner of North Rankin and Monroe streets, the Nellie Jackson house has a new makeover. ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:34 pm

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Learn about the ‘Sugar King of Louisiana’ at Natchez Historical Society meeting

NATCHEZ  – Peter M. Wolf, a respected author and biographer, said he looks forward to speaking about Leon Godchaux, the “Sugar King of Louisiana,” at ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Saturday, October 12, 2024 11:28 am

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Expert to tell forgotten story of Gulf South during American Revolution at Historical Society meeting Sept. 24

NATCHEZ — Mike Bunn, director of Historic Blakeley State Park in Spanish Fort, Alabama, will give a lecture at the Tuesday, Sept. 24 meeting of ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 4:18 pm

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Civil Rights veteran Jim Kates is returning to Natchez; ‘Black Natchez’ to be shown at NAPAC during his visit

NATCHEZ — Jim Kates, who served as a civil rights worker in Natchez in 1965, will return to the city on Monday, July 22, to ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:42 pm

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Natchez Julyteenth anniversary commemorated with story-telling at historical sites

NATCHEZ –  A group of Natchez residents and visitors rode in a procession throughout the downtown area Saturday, July 13, to commemorate the 161st Julyteenth Anniversary. ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 6:08 pm

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3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry to visit Woodville after stop in Natchez

NATCHEZ – Re-enactors for the Mississippi 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry are headed to Woodville on Friday, June 14, following their Civil War encampment program in ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 3:17 pm

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Memorial Day weekend programs announced for Natchez and Vidalia

Several programs will be held this Memorial Day weekend through which local residents and visitors can honor the men and women who paid the ultimate ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:02 pm

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‘Erasing Slavery’ will be topic of upcoming Natchez Historical Society meeting

Dr. Ariela Gross, distinguished professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law, will talk about slavery and its impact on the rule of law ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:56 am

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Wiggins to discuss new book at Natchez Historical Society meeting

NATCHEZ – Historian and retired educator James Wiggins will discuss his new book, “Outliving the White Lie: A Southerner’s Historical, Genealogical and Personal Journey” (University ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:29 pm

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Newsome to speak at 84th commemoration of Rhythm Night Club Fire

NATCHEZ – Thelma Newsome, a retired educator and former member of the Natchez-Adams School District Board of Education, will be the guest speaker for the ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 1:57 pm

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Alcorn to host art exhibition and forum on race and history

An art exhibition and conversation on race and history will be held Wednesday, April 3, at Alcorn State University, Lorman, in Belles Lettres Hall.  The ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Friday, March 29, 2024 2:04 pm

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New booklet tells the history of St. Catherine Street

 A free booklet that highlights the cultural history of St. Catherine Street is now available to the public.  Titled, “St. Catherine Street Yesteryears and Now,” ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Thursday, March 21, 2024 1:31 pm

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Diplomacy in the early years of Natchez is topic of historical society meeting

Dr. Max Grivno, associate professor of History at the University of Southern Mississippi, is returning to Natchez to talk about diplomacy in the early years ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Friday, March 15, 2024 2:38 pm

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Ladner remembered as ‘giant in the civil rights movement’

NATCHEZ -– Dorie Ann Ladner, who fought for civil rights and voter registration in Natchez, has died, her sister, Joyce Ladner, announced on Tuesday. Dorie ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 5:08 pm

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George F. Bowles house receives historical marker

The George F. Bowles House, located at 13 St. Catherine St., is the recent recipient of a historical marker presented by the City of Natchez ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Friday, March 1, 2024 9:26 am

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Black History program honoring African American women slated for Feb. 17

Dr. Carolyn Myers is organizing a Black History program that will honor the contributions of African American women at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Monday, February 12, 2024 11:33 am

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Natchez Historical Society honors Smokye Joe Frank at 2024 Annual Dinner Meeting

NATCHEZ — Joseph “Smokye Joe” Frank received a standing ovation Tuesday night as the recipient of the 2024 Historic Preservation Award at the 2024 Annual ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Friday, January 26, 2024 4:45 pm

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Neifa Hardy earns doctorate in psychology

NATCHEZ — Neifa Hardy, the community liaison to Mayor Dan Gibson, recently earned her Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership degree from Walden University. ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:08 pm

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Beulah Missionary Baptist Church awarded $150,000 grant by National Trust for Historic Preservation

Beulah Missionary Baptist Church has been awarded a $150,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The funding is through the Preserving Black Churches ... Read more

by Roscoe Barnes III, Saturday, January 20, 2024 6:44 pm

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