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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 – ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:30 pm

News

Balloons and brunch: Natchez Food and Wine Festival offers a perfect pairing

NATCHEZ – The Natchez Food and Wine Festival is bringing gourmet cuisine to the celebration of the Natchez Balloon Festival this year. A limited-seating, four-course ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:02 pm

Lifestyles Main

New photo contest seeks the best Pink Panther in the Miss-Lou

NATCHEZ – Volunteers with the Natchez Festival of Music are looking for the best Pink Panther costumes as part of an exciting new photo contest. ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:32 pm

News

Gloster Arts Project earns funding from NEA

NATCHEZ – A summer program designed to build community through the arts is one of 112 organizations nationwide to receive an ArtsHERE grant from the ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:55 pm

Adams County

Catholic Charities shuts down domestic violence shelter in Natchez

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about the impact of the end of Catholic Charities services in Natchez and Adams ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 1:26 pm

News

Natchez Music Festival offers ‘An Evening with The Pink Panther’ to benefit American Cancer Society

NATCHEZ – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the 100th anniversary of Henry Mancini’s birth, the Natchez Festival of Music will present An Evening ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, September 23, 2024 9:45 pm

Business

‘This boozer’s seen it all’: Historic Natchez saloon earns ranking among ‘best in the world’

NATCHEZ – Never one to shy away from a good party, Natchez has long enjoyed a reputation for its hospitality and drinking establishments. Now, one ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, September 23, 2024 12:07 pm

Columnist: Stacy Graning

Estes’ legacy a fitting one for Natchez City Cemetery

When people are lucky, their passions can lead to a legacy. That’s just what happened with Don Estes, a Natchez native who passed away last ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Sunday, September 22, 2024 12:00 pm

News

Volunteers, support sought for MLK Triangle clean-up effort on Saturday

NATCHEZ – Organizers are seeking to tackle the “extreme blight” in the MLK Triangle area with a Community Clean Up effort on Saturday, and the ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:42 am

Claiborne County

Head-on crash in Claiborne County leaves driver dead

A head-on collision left one woman dead and another seriously injured Wednesday in Claiborne County. According to information from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the wreck ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:27 am

Columnist: Stacy Graning

Embracing a new role in a familiar place

More than a few years ago, a wide-eyed soon-to-be college graduate walked into Joan Gandy’s office at The Natchez Democrat and sat down for an ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, September 16, 2024 1:27 pm

Editorials

It’s time to raise awareness about suicide

During the month of September, you may hear more talk that normal about suicide, with good reason. This is Suicide Prevention Month, and organizations across ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, September 16, 2024 1:24 pm

Business

Graning named publisher at Natchez Newspapers

Stacy G. Graning has been named publisher of Natchez Newspapers Inc., The Natchez Democrat and affiliated print and digital products. “Stacy has a long history ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, September 13, 2024 10:30 pm

Business

Drax settles with MDEQ, agrees to pay fines for Gloster plant violations

GLOSTER – Renewable energy company Drax will pay $225,000 in penalties after reaching an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) in connection ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3:32 pm

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