News
Natchez author publishes book of short stories
NATCHEZ – Josephine Williams Fort says she started writing because she had free time and a story to tell. Fort, who has self-published a book under ...
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News
Y’all Means All Natchez readies for The Weekend; tickets still available
NATCHEZ – In the six years since its inception, Y’all Means All Natchez has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support mental health efforts ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 3:45 pm
Business
Canal Street Market opens with gourmet and take-away fare
NATCHEZ – After more than a year of planning and work, Craig and Patti Sanders opened the doors of Canal Street Market this weekend. The ...
by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:13 pm
Editorials
Picture-perfect fall atmosphere is appreciated
It’s beginning to look a lot like … fall. Just take a trip through downtown Natchez these days, and you’ll notice the season in full ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, October 21, 2024 1:44 pm
News
Natchez’s Burns will be featured artist at St. Francisville festival
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. – Conner Burns will be the featured artist at Yellow Leaf Arts Festival in St. Francisville the weekend of Oct. 26-27. Burns ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, October 21, 2024 11:14 am
News
A legacy that lives on: Balloon festival co-founder Biglane honored
NATCHEZ – James Biglane was the first pilot to fly in what is now the Natchez Balloon Festival, and on Friday evening he was recognized ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, October 18, 2024 10:44 pm
News
Dr. Shawn Lambert to discuss enslavement project at Prospect Hill Plantation
NATCHEZ – Dr. Shawn Lambert, associate professor and undergraduate coordinator at Mississippi State University, is inviting the public to his presentation on the Prospect Hill ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, October 18, 2024 10:55 am
News
Art for Lilly-Anne: Young Vidalia artist raising funds to support St. Jude
VIDALIA, La. – A young Vidalia artist is raising funds to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of his girlfriend, cancer survivor ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:18 pm
Columnist: Stacy Graning
Here’s to your community newspaper, in all its forms
You might not have noticed – because we aren’t the best at tooting our own horns – but America’s newspapers have been celebrated this past ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, October 11, 2024 4:56 pm
Editorials
Congratulations to the Best of the Miss-Lou
More than 75,000 votes later, we’re celebrating the Best of the Miss-Lou. The annual reader’s choice awards presented by The Natchez Democrat and Natchez Magazine ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:14 pm
Columnist: Stacy Graning
Notes and musings from the reporter’s notebook
Just a few weeks back in Natchez and the trusty reporter’s notebook is filling up with scribbles and observations, notes and questions. That means it’s ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:13 pm
News
Monterey man charged with fourth-offense DWI after boating accident
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a Monterey man on Sept. 26 for alleged boating safety violations in Concordia Parish. Agents arrested ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:53 am
Ferriday High sports
Ferriday looks to stay undefeated as Trojans head to Mangham
FERRIDAY, La. — Last year Mangham High School went into Melz Field on the Ferriday High School campus and stunned the Trojans 50-36 to ruin ...
by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:52 pm
News
Volunteer of the Week: Cheryl Probst lives the Gospel in words and deeds
VIDALIA, La. – Cheryl Probst believes in living the Gospel of Jesus Christ not just in words but in deeds as well. A retired educator ...
by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:47 pm
News
Natchez Balloon Race Updates: Click here to sign up for text alerts
Know when the balloons will be flying this year! Click here to sign up today. Sign up today for text alerts for the 2024 Natchez ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:09 pm
Business
Gloster-based Drax opponents: MDEQ fine was ‘slap on the wrist’
GLOSTER – An environmental watchdog group says fines imposed earlier this month on the wood-pellet manufacturing facility in Gloster amount to little more than a ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, September 30, 2024 2:45 pm
News
The Pink Panther or Inspector Clouseau spotted: Photo contest accepting entries
NATCHEZ – It’s official: The Pink Panther and Inspector Clouseau have been spotted in our area. Volunteers with the Natchez Festival of Music are looking ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, September 30, 2024 1:32 pm
Business
Chamber seeks nominations for annual individual, business awards
NATCHEZ – The Natchez Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations now for its annual awards. The Chamber bestows four awards each year: The Natchezian of ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, September 30, 2024 1:22 pm
News
St. Mary pastor: Monthly food, Christmas outreach will continue despite Catholic Charities changes
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles about the impact of Catholic Charities’ departure from Natchez and Adams County. NATCHEZ – ...
by Stacy Graning, Sunday, September 29, 2024 12:51 pm
Columnist: Stacy Graning
It’s time to shine the light on our volunteers
By now you’ve likely read Sabrina Robertson’s story about the vital work AmeriCorps volunteers are doing in Ferriday, La. These 20-somethings are from all over ...
by Stacy Graning, Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:30 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch SWAC College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 20
SWAC teams will be in action in three games on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Southern…
How to Watch Western Kentucky vs. Jackson State on TV or Live Stream – November 20
The Jackson State Tigers (0-4) will look to end a four-game road losing streak when visiting the Western…
Cavaliers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 20
The Cleveland Cavaliers (15-1) are heavily favored (by 12.5 points) to continue an eight-game home winning streak when…
Will Jonathan Marchessault Score a Goal Against the Kraken on November 20?
For those looking to bet on the upcoming game between the Nashville Predators and the Seattle Kraken on…
Will Steven Stamkos Score a Goal Against the Kraken on November 20?
When the Nashville Predators play the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET, will Steven Stamkos light…
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