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‘We can all be proud’: Jordan Carriers celebrates new headquarters 

NATCHEZ — Jordan Carriers celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its 27,000-square-foot headquarters building Thursday morning with hundreds of stakeholders, elected officials and ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:58 pm

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VIDEO and GALLERY: Natchez Senior Center gives Easter message through music

NATCHEZ —A musical Easter program at the Natchez Senior Center on Wednesday reminded the senior citizens of Natchez the reason the holiday is celebrated. While ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:11 pm

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Police Jury starts special committee to begin old courthouse restoration

VIDALIA, La. — It seems persistence may finally be paying off for the Vidalia Beautification Committee, which seeks to rehabilitate the historic old courthouse building ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:40 pm

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Natchez Kite Festival takes place Friday, Saturday

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Bluff skies will illuminate with colorful kites on Friday night followed by kite-making and flying demonstrations on Saturday at the Natchez ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 25, 2024 8:11 pm

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Tornado watch issued for Adams County, Concordia Parish

NATCHEZ — Natchez, Adams County and Concordia Parish are under a tornado watch, which remains active until 2 a.m. Adams County Emergency Management Liaison Neifa ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 25, 2024 8:07 pm

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Buff on the Bluff: MDP Fitness hosts fitness competition, ‘Sunday Funday’ activities

NATCHEZ — A weekend focused on overall health and well-being — mind and body — takes place Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and April 7, ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 25, 2024 1:31 pm

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Severe Weather Alert: Strong winds, hail, tornadoes possible

NATCHEZ — Severe weather is expected in the Miss-Lou region this afternoon through tonight. “We are putting everyone on notice for the severe weather heading ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 25, 2024 10:36 am

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Concordia Parish voters favor Trump, Biden in Presidential Primary

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. — Unsurprisingly, the voters of Concordia Parish widely favored President Joe Biden on the Democratic side and former president Donald Trump on ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, March 24, 2024 10:27 am

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Vidalia chooses incumbent Police Chief, Aldermen for re-election

VIDALIA, La. — With a voter turnout of approximately 43.7 percent, the Town of Vidalia has re-elected Joey Merrill for Police Chief and incumbents as ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, March 24, 2024 10:24 am

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Ferriday Mayor, Aldermen races heading to run-off

FERRIDAY, La. — The Town of Ferriday and Village Clayton elected new mayors and aldermen during the Louisiana presidential and municipal primary election. However, the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, March 24, 2024 10:07 am

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GALLERY: Scenes from an eventful Saturday on the Natchez Bluff

NATCHEZ — Between the Farmer’s Market, a traditional Native American Powwow, and arts and crafts market on the bluff and then the springtime Natchez Merry ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:45 pm

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Mason convicted of murder by strangulation of Vidalia Junior High teacher aid

VIDALIA, La. — Matt Lee Mason Jr., 45, has been convicted of the strangulation of a Vidalia Junior High School paraprofessional to death in her ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:53 am

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Traffic stop turns into law enforcement pursuit through Natchez; 2 people arrested

NATCHEZ — A man with active warrants was apprehended immediately after a brief struggle during a traffic stop on Friday morning. However, the female driver ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, March 22, 2024 4:10 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Update: Suspects in custody after vehicle pursuit

NATCHEZ — Suspects are in custody following a vehicle pursuit this morning in Natchez and Adams County, Adams County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Shane Daugherty ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, March 22, 2024 10:32 am

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Ongoing police chase heading towards Jefferson County

NATCHEZ — Natchez and Adams County law enforcement are engaged in an apparent vehicle pursuit at low speeds through the city and into the county ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, March 22, 2024 9:03 am

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Natchez school board not renewing alternative education program contract

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District is not renewing its contract with the company providing an alternative program for some 50 students each year who ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:36 pm

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Paying tribute: Natchez community responds to Donut Shop owner’s death

NATCHEZ — Balloons, posters, flowers, stuffed animals and candles surround The Donut Shop on the corner of Homochitto Street and John R. Junkin Drive in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:15 pm

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Ferriday felon charged with vehicular homicide after Monday crash has long history

FERRIDAY, La. — A Ferriday man charged by Louisiana State Police with vehicular homicide following a fatal three-vehicle collision on Monday evening has other charges ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 21, 2024 10:44 am

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Trailer fire in Monterey total loss

MONTEREY, La. — The Monterey Fire Department responded to a travel trailer that caught fire around noon today. The fire on Patsy Brown Road was ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 2:55 pm

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UPDATE: LSP investigating head on collision that injured 2 other drivers, juvenile passenger

FERRIDAY, La. — A Louisiana State Police Troop E spokesman said a Ferriday man ran a stop sign while fleeing a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:30 pm

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