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Long-time suspected drug dealer pleads guilty, gets 15 years in prison

NATCHEZ — A long-time Natchez drug dealer has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and has been sentenced to ...

News

Natchez woman gets 20 years for shooting, killing mother

NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman who shot and killed her mother in 2022 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. ...

Business

State Auditor Shad White talks protecting taxpayer dollars with Natchez Rotarians

NATCHEZ — State Auditor Shad White talked service and protecting taxpayers dollars during a meeting with members of ...

News

Luminary at Melrose remembers enslaved on Juneteenth

By MICHAEL WILSON NATCHEZ — The threat of rain showers did not dim the light of the Juneteenth ...

News

Vidalia officials: ‘A lot of misinformation out there’ about future of town’s animal shelter

VIDALIA, La. – The mayor and police chief pushed back on Wednesday against “a lot of misinformation out ...

News

Aldermen hear city’s latest proposal for contracts with county for fire, 911 dispatch services

NATCHEZ — Natchez Fire Chief Robert Arrington returned to the drawing board and presented a proposal Tuesday night ...

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Natchez Film Company participating in 48-hour short film competition

NATCHEZ – Owners of a Natchez-based film company hope a recent 48-hour competition will help spur growth and ...

News

Sentiment at Truth Lounge public hearing overwhelmingly supports reopening business

NATCHEZ — The overwhelming majority of those who attended the special meeting of the Natchez Mayor and Board ...

Business

Aldermen vote against reopening of downtown Natchez lounge despite pleas at hearing

NATCHEZ — After a public hearing that lasted more than an hour and a half, the Natchez Board ...

Opinion

Fixing Downtown Natchez: Steps toward walkability

My initial article identified our biggest problem: vehicle speed. Now, let’s get granular. What can we do to ...

Business

Former hotel owner in custody here following grand jury indictments

NATCHEZ — A former Natchez businessman facing prison for federal fraud convictions is in custody after being indicted ...

Business

Gray questions safety of Adams County inmates in Concordia Parish facility

NATCHEZ — District 4 Supervisor Ricky Gray said he is concerned about the safety of inmates sent from ...

News

Stepson kills Calvin Carter after he allegedly beats and kidnaps estranged wife

NATCHEZ — A violent domestic dispute led to the death of one man during the early morning hours ...

News

Man convicted, gets 20 years for 2020 killing in Natchez

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Natchez attorney Zach Jex did not represent Reginald ...

Opinion

It’s Lake St. John Flotilla time

Has it been hot enough for you? Summer sure feels like it’s here and it’s almost time for ...

Opinion

From the Mayor’s Desk: Honoring Tony Byrne, 36th Mayor of Natchez

Thursday night, it was my honor to recognize five outstanding Natchezians during our 4th Annual “Kick Back at ...

News

Father’s Day shooting leaves one man dead

NATCHEZ — One man is dead after what Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies are calling a violent domestic disturbance ...

News

Concord Quarters Juneteenth celebration: Commemorating freedom and community

NATCHEZ — The Concord Quarters Juneteenth celebration, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ...

News

Reeling in the memories: Fun day for fishing with fathers and friends

NATCHEZ — Another year of Fishing with Fathers and Friends has been a success. Fifth Ward Alderman Ben ...

News

‘Captain Jack’: Local veteran celebrates 98th birthday

NATCHEZ — U.S. Veteran John “Captain Jack” Kerwin, who served 25 years total in World War II, Korea ...

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