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Mississippi Museum of Art exhibit to feature Noah Saterstrom, former Natchez resident

The Mississippi Museum of Art announced its upcoming presentation of What Became of Dr. Smith, a large-scale, panoramic ...

February 13, 2024

Business

‘Best Wishes, Al’: Pacino makes special delivery to Wishes bakery

NATCHEZ — A note signed “Best Wishes, Al,” tied to a bouquet sits in the new bakery at ...

February 12, 2024

Business

Spokesperson: American Queen cruises should resume in March

NATCHEZ — American Queen Voyages suspended its cruises on the lower Mississippi River for the month of February. ...

February 12, 2024

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Black History program honoring African American women slated for Feb. 17

Dr. Carolyn Myers is organizing a Black History program that will honor the contributions of African American women ...

February 12, 2024

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Natchez, Adams County under tornado watch until 1 a.m.

NATCHEZ — Natchez and Adams County remain under a tornado watch until 1 a.m. on Monday. On Monday, ...

February 11, 2024

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McKnight gets 10 years as habitual offender on felony gun charge

NATCHEZ — Sixth Circuit District Attorney Tim Cotton earned a victory in Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell’s courtroom ...

February 11, 2024

Business

Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration will focus on rites, rituals and religion

NATCHEZ — Death takes center stage at this year’s Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration. The theme of the ...

February 11, 2024

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PHOTO GALLERY: Weather cooperates for Krewe of Vidal parade

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia’s Krewe of Vidal parade made its way along Carter Street beginning at 3 p.m. ...

February 10, 2024

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PHOTO GALLERY: Some of the faces from the Krewe of Phoenix Mardi Gras parade

Here are some of the faces from Friday night’s Krewe of Phoenix Mardi Gras parade:

February 10, 2024

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PHOTO GALLERY: Krewe of Phoenix Parade rocks and rolls through Natchez

February 9, 2024

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Parish school board seeks public input on four-day week plan

VIDALIA, La. — A series of upcoming town hall meetings seeks stakeholder opinions on a possible shift to ...

February 9, 2024

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Bachus receives 3-year contract extension

VIDALIA, La. — After an hour of deliberation in executive session, the Concordia Parish School Board voted 8-0 ...

February 9, 2024

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Black History Month tours offered at Melrose

In commemoration of Black History Month, Natchez National Historical Park is offering African American-centered tours of the Melrose ...

February 9, 2024

Business

Syrah Resources announces start of AAM production in Vidalia

VIDALIA, La. — Syrah Resources on Friday announced the start of active anode material (AAM) production at its ...

February 9, 2024

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Get your votes in for the best King Cake in the Miss-Lou. Voting continues through Tuesday.

Three days into The Natchez Democrat’s inaugural King Cake Contest, the race for Miss-Lou Mardi Gras supremacy is ...

February 9, 2024

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City OKs option on land for possible $40 million retail development — largest in decades for region, mayor says

After a brief executive session, the Natchez Board of Aldermen voted to grant an option on the purchase ...

February 9, 2024

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Child abandoned at sheriff’s department; alleged molester, two others arrested

NATCHEZ — A report of sexual abuse earlier this week has led to the arrest of multiple people, ...

February 8, 2024

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Girl Scout cookies are back, available Saturday at Natchez Markets

NATCHEZ — Girl Scouts from Natchez Troop 3745 will be selling Girl Scout cookies from 8:30 a.m. until ...

February 8, 2024

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Camper, adjacent house catches fire on Old Washington Road

NATCHEZ — Natchez firefighters stopped a camper fire from destroying a house on Old Washington Road on Thursday ...

February 8, 2024

Business

Airport director: Commercial carrier will operate here ‘at some point’

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams County Airport Executive Director Richard Nelson told a group of Natchez business and civic leaders ...

February 7, 2024