Opinion
Time to redouble our efforts to fight COVID-19
Just when we thought we were getting out of the woods on the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers seem to be surging, not only nationwide but ...
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Adams County voters vote in favor of ‘In God We Trust’ state flag
NATCHEZ — Adams County voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of the “In God We Trust” magnolia state flag in Tuesday’s general election.
by Scott Hawkins, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:20 pm
News
Adams County voters overwhelming approve medical marijuana
NATCHEZ — Adams County voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure Tuesday to allow medical marijuana in the state.
by Scott Hawkins, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:03 pm
News
Large turnout in Adams County for Tuesday’s election with a few glitches
Adams County election officials said turnout is high throughout the in Tuesday morning’s presidential election.
by Scott Hawkins, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:33 am
News
Franklin County Sheriff’s officials say investigation into child’s shooting death progressing
An investigation into the Tuesday shooting death of a 6-year-old boy in Franklin County is progressing, officials said.
by Scott Hawkins, Saturday, October 31, 2020 12:09 am
News
Miss-Lou officials report record early voting numbers
NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, but a large number of voters have already cast their ballots, local election officials ...
by Scott Hawkins, Saturday, October 31, 2020 12:06 am
News
Week 12 scores: Live high school football scores
Week 12 scores: Brookhaven 41, Natchez High 38, final Ferriday 70, Vidalia 0, final Jefferson County 12, Franklin County 22, final LaSalle 13, Block 22, ...
by Scott Hawkins, Friday, October 30, 2020 6:48 pm
News
SPLC files complaint against Adams County Correctional Facility, ICE, alleging inmate abuse
NATCHEZ — The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security against the Adams County Correctional Facility and ...
by Scott Hawkins, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:51 pm
News
Adams County reports 91 active COVID-19 cases
Adams County is reporting 1,079 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Adams County and 43 COVID-19 deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. Robert Bradford ...
by Scott Hawkins, Friday, October 23, 2020 1:36 pm
Delta Charter sports
Storm hosts Bears
FERRIDAY — Ferriday High School won’t be the only team from that town that will be hosting a homecoming game Friday night. So will Delta ...
by Scott Hawkins, Thursday, October 22, 2020 8:18 pm
News
Hotel Vue, other properties involved in indictments, still open
NATCHEZ — The Hotel Vue and other properties involved in the recent indictment of two businessmen who own them will remain open for the foreseeable ...
by Scott Hawkins, Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:40 pm
News
Former Vue owner ‘surprised’ by current owners’ indictment
NATCHEZ — A local businessman who was a previous owner of the Hotel Vue and part of the sale to two men last December said ...
by Scott Hawkins, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:04 pm
Opinion
Natchez Balloon Festival was a great, fun event
Natchez came to life last weekend after lying dormant through eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Scott Hawkins, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:45 pm
Sports
No. 11 Texas A&M beats Mississippi State 28-14
STARKVILLE (AP) — Texas A&M controlled the line of scrimmage and the clock. Isaiah Spiller ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns and Kellen Mond ...
by Scott Hawkins, Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:38 pm
Sports
Arkansas forces seven turnovers, beats Ole Miss 33-21
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral entered Saturday’s game against Arkansas with just one interception. He left with six more. The Razorbacks scored ...
by Scott Hawkins, Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:34 pm
News
Balloonists make final Sunday flight to close balloon fest
NATCHEZ — Several hot air balloonists took a final flight on Sunday afternoon to close the 35th annual Natchez Balloon Festival. The balloonists lifted off ...
by Scott Hawkins, Sunday, October 18, 2020 7:28 pm
News
Official balloon flights canceled Sunday morning; afternoon flights to be determined
Although official Natchez Balloon Festival flights were canceled Sunday morning spectators might still see a few balloons flying Sunday morning.
by Scott Hawkins, Sunday, October 18, 2020 9:10 am
News
Balloons take flight over Natchez on Saturday afternoon
NATCHEZ — Hot air balloons were able to take to the skies Saturday afternoon during the Natchez Balloon Festival after high winds had grounded the ...
by Scott Hawkins, Saturday, October 17, 2020 6:52 pm
News
Balloons to fly over Natchez this afternoon, glow tonight
NATCHEZ — Look up in the skies over Natchez this afternoon and you’re likely to see hot air balloons dotting the, sky after pilots decided ...
by Scott Hawkins, Saturday, October 17, 2020 4:37 pm
News
Hundreds gather on Natchez bluff Saturday for balloon festival
NATCHEZ — Despite the beautiful blue skies and balmy 60-degree temperatures, the wind was too strong for balloonists to take flight during Saturday morning’s Natchez ...
by Scott Hawkins, Saturday, October 17, 2020 1:00 pm
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