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Masked intruder captured at Adams County courthouse, released into the wild without bond
Natchez police made a quick capture of a recent masked intruder at the Adams County Courthouse. The morning of March 23 started like most mornings ...
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Bear goes the neighborhood: Natchez couple’s video captures animal’s early morning ramble down residential street
It was the 3 a.m. text message from her mother that woke Chrystal Burns last Wednesday morning. “She said there was a bear in my ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, April 6, 2023 1:54 pm
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Natchez sisters compete in Miss Mississippi USA: How did they fare?
Natchez sisters Maggie and Claire Ulmer competed in two divisions of the Miss Mississippi USA pageant this weekend, walking away with a crown and first ...
by Stacy Graning, Sunday, April 2, 2023 9:52 am
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Natchez natives, sisters competing this weekend for Miss Mississippi USA crowns
A pair of Natchez sisters could become the first to represent Mississippi with both the Miss Mississippi USA and Miss Mississippi Teen USA titles. Maggie ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, March 31, 2023 3:23 pm
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Natchez producer’s upcoming gospel recording is a first of its kind in Mississippi
Nearly 2,000 people are expected to take part in a first-of-its kind gospel recording this weekend in Natchez. Natchez native Dontrell Smith is producing a ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, March 30, 2023 8:22 am
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‘She was Hope Farm and Hope Farm was Ethel Banta’: Friends, city leaders reflect on Natchez home owner who died in fire
“A gem” and “a true Natchez jewel.” That’s how friends describe Ethel Banta, the 89-year-old icon who died in a fire Friday evening at historic ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, March 24, 2023 9:02 pm
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They are all good dogs
We had to say goodbye to a beloved family member recently. Sport, the ever-happy Springer Spaniel we’d loved for nearly 15 years, lost his battle ...
by Stacy Graning, Sunday, March 19, 2023 11:00 am
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An Irish Legacy: Graning will lead Krewe of Killarney parade
When St. Patrick chases the snakes down Main Street on Friday, he’ll be representing one of Natchez’s oldest Irish families. Tom Graning, who represents the ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:19 am
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Seeing the face of God among us
The questions never came with a warning. When my children were little, the questions came, most often, at bedtime, at the end of an exhausting ...
by Stacy Graning, Sunday, March 5, 2023 11:00 am
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Missionaries are bringing ‘joy of God’ to Natchez
Nearly 30 young men and women are bringing the joy and love of God to the Natchez community this week as part of a mission ...
by Stacy Graning, Saturday, March 4, 2023 8:47 am
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Lucky 3s: Natchez woman doubles down, doubles prize in Mississippi lottery
A Natchez woman parlayed two tickets into a big cash prize in the nearly $1 million paid out on the Wednesday, Feb. 15, Cash 4 ...
by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:29 pm
Business
End of an era: Natchez Sears Hometown Store closes
Natchez’s Sears store is officially closed. Owners of the Hometown Sears franchise located at 31 S. Sergeant Prentiss Drive, posted on Facebook that the local ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, February 13, 2023 3:28 pm
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Tic Tac Dough: Fayette man claims lottery game’s top prize
A Fayette man is the first to claim the top prize in the Tic Tac Bonus game offered by the Mississippi Lottery. The player won ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:47 am
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Maybe the ‘winning’ lies in simply being willing to try
Years ago, my late father decided he wanted to get involved in his daughters’ education. Recently relocated to the Mississippi Gulf Coast from New Jersey, ...
by Stacy Graning, Sunday, January 29, 2023 7:00 am
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Cashing in: Natchez woman wins big prize in daily lottery drawing
A Natchez woman cashed in and turned her $4 into more than $2,000 thanks to a Mississippi Lottery game. The player purchased a $4 ticket ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:28 am
Cathedral sports
Cathedral taps Natchez native Loy as head coach, athletic director
Natchez native Josh Loy is the new athletic director and head football coach at Cathedral School. A veteran coach, Loy has spent the last three ...
by Stacy Graning, Saturday, January 14, 2023 6:15 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Officials: Suspicious vials likely from test kit
NATCHEZ — Federal authorities think the vials with liquid in them discovered Thursday morning at the Historic Natchez Foundation were part of a kit to ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:27 pm
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Jenkins’ focus good fit for promoting Chamber, Natchez
Lyn Fortenberry Jenkins may not consider herself a morning person, but she’s doing her best to fake it. Jenkins, president and CEO of the Natchez-Adams ...
by Stacy Graning, Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:03 pm
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Adams County sheriff responds to ‘busted budget’ comment about pay raises
Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said he feels compelled to defend his department and other employees after a county official said raises “busted” the budget. ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, September 9, 2022 5:53 pm
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‘This could have been any of us’: Natchez women ‘finish Liza’s run’ in tribute to murdered Memphis runner
More than a dozen runners took Natchez streets at 4:20 a.m. Friday to “finish Liza’s run.” The memorial run came a week after the abduction and ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, September 9, 2022 2:01 pm
SportsPlus
Devils vs. Predators Injury Report Today – November 25
As they get ready to meet the Nashville Predators (7-11-3) on Monday, November 25 at Prudential Center, with…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, November 25
Ranked squads are on the Monday college basketball schedule for five games, including the Auburn Tigers squaring off…
Iowa State vs. Jackson State Basketball Tickets – Sunday, December 8
The Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) will meet the Jackson State Tigers (0-6) at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday,…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, November 25
Top 25 teams will take the court in eight games on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the…
Pacers vs. Pelicans Injury Report Today – November 25
As they gear up to play the Indiana Pacers (6-10) on Monday, November 25 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with…
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