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Child pornography found on devices of man arrested after alleged stalking, strangling

FERRIDAY, La.— Child pornography was found on the electronic devices belonging to a man who was arrested Wednesday in Ferriday after he allegedly stalked and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:31 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Friday, April 19, 2024

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Monday Benny Ray Slaven, 40, Terrace Motel, Natchez, on charge of two counts of malicious mischief: less than $1,000. No ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 19, 2024 12:00 am

News

Mississippi Antiques Showcase bringing hunt for treasure to Natchez

Mississippi Antique Showcase – a signature event of Mississippi Public Broadcasting and MPB Foundation – will be held May 3-4, at the Natchez Convention Center. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:24 pm

Courthouse Records

Court Case Conclusions: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Week of April 5-11: Ricky Lee Ellis charged with receiving stolen property. Case bound over to a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 am

Courthouse Records

Courthouse Records: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Adams County April 5-11 Civil suits: None. Divorces: Christopher Sean Johnson and Pamela Myles Johnson. (Joint Complaint for Divorce) Jerry Brown v. Carolyn Cade Brown. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Natchez Police Department No arrests available.   Reports — Sunday Abandoned vehicle on East Franklin Street. Two traffic stops on Seargent S. Prentiss Drive. Property ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 am

News

Natchez cancer center doctor receives Lifetime Achievement Award

NATCHEZ — Gregory Cotter, MD, radiation oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Natchez, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:27 am

News

CPSO receives $70K grant to help crime victims

FERRIDAY, La. — The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $70,000 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant for the advancement of locating, recovering, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 15, 2024 11:53 am

News

Control burn today near Cranfield, U.S. 84; No need to call 911

NATCHEZ — Adams County residents should be aware of a control burn today that will cause smoke to rise in the area of U.S. 84 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 15, 2024 11:18 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Sunday, April 14, 2024

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Wednesday Barney Lee Hawkins, 27, 89 Marin Avenue, Natchez, on charge of grand larceny; personal property of another ($1,000 or ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, April 14, 2024 12:00 am

News

Ferriday man charged with first-degree rape of victim under 13

FERRIDAY, La. — The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Child Exploitation Unit recently arrested a Ferriday man for first-degree rape of a child under 13 in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:25 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Friday, April 12, 2024

Natchez Police Department No arrests available.   Reports — Thursday Harassment on Monnette Street. Reports — Wednesday Alarm on John R. Junkin Drive. False alarm ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 12, 2024 12:00 am

News

Patriotic Poker Run invites riders to support Natchez veterans effort

A Patriotic Poker Run will be held April 27 in Natchez to benefit the nonprofit Home With Heroes Foundation, which helps area veterans and their ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:01 am

BREAKING NEWS

LIVE RESULTS: Ward 4 too close to call; Davis takes lead in Ward 5

NATCHEZ – Unofficial results for Ward 4 show the race too close to call at this point. Initial precinct totals showed incumbent Felicia Bridgewater-Irving with ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:17 pm

Election

Municipal Election 2024: Polls close at 7 p.m.; live results to follow

NATCHEZ — Polls remain open until 7 p.m. today in city-wide elections for Natchez. The Democrat will have live results of the three contested races ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:46 pm

Business

Small business borrower and lender match-making event coming to Natchez

NATCHEZ – Small business owners will have the chance to visit with banks and lenders at an event on Friday. The Small Business Borrower – ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 1:45 pm

Business

Hospital, community team up for successful Jars of Love effort

NATCHEZ – Through the efforts of the employees of Merit Health Natchez; local businesses; physicians; the City of Natchez; civic organizations and individuals, 1,539 jars ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:59 am

News

SUBMITTED GALLERY: Cathedral students learn about solar eclipses before taking their lesson outside

NATCHEZ — Cathedral Elementary School students learned about and watched the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Dr. Bridget Milliken spoke with fourth-graders in preparation ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, April 8, 2024 4:23 pm

News

Merit Health Natchez donated $2,000 to the Natchez Cemetery Association in honor of Doctor’s Day

In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, Merit Health Natchez made a charitable contribution to the Natchez Cemetery Association in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, April 7, 2024 12:14 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Friday, April 5, 2024

Natchez Police Department No arrests available.   Reports — Wednesday Traffic stop on U.S. 61 North. Traffic stop on Franklin Street. Traffic stop on Pilgrim ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:00 am

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