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DREAM BUSINESS: MLK Day event puts focus on business, community organization networking

NATCHEZ — This Monday, Jan. 20, immediately following the Natchez Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, is the inaugural “I Have a Dream” Business Networking event. The ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 4:16 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Police, sheriff’s activity through Monday, Jan. 13

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Thursday, Jan. 9 Barbara Pettie Sharpe, 74, 8 West Wilderness Road, Natchez, on charges of controlled substance: possession of paraphernalia ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 3:26 pm

Business

Syrah awarded $165 million US Inflation Reduction Act tax credit for Vidalia expansion

VIDALIA, La. — A $165 million Inflation Reduction Act tax credit awarded to Syrah Resources will support the potential expansion of the active anode material ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:07 pm

News

FOSTER FAIL: HPR dog finds forever home after 900-plus days

NATCHEZ — Amy, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees mix, has officially found her forever home. HoofBeats and PawPrints Rescue announced that on Jan. 9, over 900 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 13, 2025 11:22 am

Courthouse Records

Courthouse Records: Civil suits, land transactions and marriages through Jan. 9, 2025

Adams County Jan. 3-9 Civil suits: Estate of William G. Willis IV. Estate of Charles R. Sanders. Estate of Leona U. Adams. Divorces: None. Marriage ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 13, 2025 10:25 am

Courthouse Records

Court Case Conclusions: Municipal, Justice and Circuit Court cases through Jan. 9

Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Week of Jan. 3-9: Larry Lambert charged with Possession of Schedule II controlled substance (felony). Case bound ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 13, 2025 10:23 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Police and sheriff’s activity through Friday, Jan. 10

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Tuesday Anthony Cartrell Thompson, 39, 101 Ram Circle, Natchez, on charges of simple assault/domestic violence and resisting or obstructing arrest. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 10, 2025 12:17 pm

Courthouse Records

Courthouse Records: Marriages, deed transactions and civil suits through Jan. 2

Adams County Dec. 27, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025 Civil suits: Estate of Dorothy Early. Conservatorship of Nancy W. Keating. DHS — Tyrell L. White. DHS — ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:21 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Police, sheriff’s activity through Jan. 8

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Tuesday Tremaine Raphael Mitchell, 34, 311 Margaret Avenue, Natchez, on charge of contempt of court: failure to appear. No bond ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:17 pm

News

Home fire safety urged after 3 overnight fires in Louisiana result in 6 deaths 

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams urges citizens to be aware of and proactive about addressing home fire hazards after ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:40 pm

News

Officer, Constable Willie B. Jones retires from over 35 years of service

NATCHEZ — In recognition of his many years of service to the City of Natchez and Adams County as a Natchez Police Officer and County ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:17 am

News

CPSO makes additional arrest in conjunction with federal drug trafficking investigation in parish

FERRIDAY, La. — The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office recently arrested another individual with a federal warrant suspected of trafficking drugs to the parish. This latest ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 6, 2025 5:00 pm

News

Occupants made it out of Lower Woodville Road house fire safely

NATCHEZ — Everyone who had been inside the home that caught on fire early Monday morning on Lower Woodville Road got out safely, Adams County ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, January 6, 2025 10:26 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Police and sheriff’s activity through Jan 3, 2025

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Friday Ronald Clark Gant, 76, 18 Claiborne Street, Natchez, on charge of public drunk/vile profane language in public. Bond set ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, January 3, 2025 11:14 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Police and sheriff’s activity through Jan. 2, 2025

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Wednesday Candi Joidaija Gray, 23, 24 Grant Street, Natchez, on charge of disorderly conduct – disturbing the peace (public or ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 2, 2025 1:24 pm

Business

Adams County Sheriff’s Office transforms operations with innovative iSOMS software solution

NATCHEZ  — In an era where public safety demands continuous innovation, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has implemented cutting-edge software solution called iSOMS. iSOMS is ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:56 am

News

MSDH releases top baby names of 2024 in Mississippi

JACKSON — William and Olivia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls in 2024, respectively, according to the Mississippi ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 10:36 am

Courthouse Records

Courthouse Records: Marriages, deed transactions and civil suits through Dec. 26

Adams County Dec. 20-26 Civil suits: DHS — Kareem L. Baldwin. DHS — Justin T. Hicks. DHS — Keyonderrio K. Jones. DHS — Delandro Bell. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, December 30, 2024 1:58 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Police and sheriff’s activity through Dec. 30

Natchez Police Department No arrests available.   Reports — Monday Traffic stop on Homochitto Street. Theft on South Canal Street. Reports — Sunday Fight in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, December 30, 2024 1:54 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Escapee who is from Concordia Parish at large

Kyshaune McCular, a 22 year old Black male, has escaped from the Louisiana Workforce in East Baton Rouge Parish. He is from Clayton, La., and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, December 29, 2024 1:29 pm

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