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Nonprofit closing, giving money to county
NATCHEZ — A Mississippi nonprofit is liquidating some of its assets to assist community charities, including some in Adams County. Read more
8 hours ago by Sabrina Robertson.
City under governor’s orders
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez is currently operating under Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ latest COVID-19 executive order 1492 that went into effect Monday. Read more
8 hours ago by Multiple Authors.
Race unclear in Ward 4
NATCHEZ — In the race for the Ward 4 Natchez Alderman seat, incumbent Democrat Felecia Bridgewater-Irving held a 45-vote lead over challenger Michael Calcote at ... Read more
8 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Hall leads incumbent in Ward 1
NATCHEZ — The contested Natchez Ward 1 Alderman race between incumbent Democrat Joyce Arceneaux-Mathis and Democratic Challenger Valencia Hall was too close to call after ... Read more
8 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Dillard wins re-election in Ward 6
NATCHEZ — Incumbent Ward 6 Natchez Alderman Dan Dillard is the apparent winner in Tuesday’s primary election with 69.1% of the vote. Read more
8 hours ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Gibson holds slim lead in mayor’s race
NATCHEZ — Natchez residents went to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the Democratic Party primary race for municipal offices. Read more
9 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Decision 2020: Live election results after polls close at 7 p.m.
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13 hours ago by Ben Hillyer.
Your Take: A clear night for balloons
Your Take: Katie Smith submitted this photo from the 2019 Natchez Balloon Festival. Read more
15 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Election update: Sunny weather, absentee ballots could push voter turnout past 2016 numbers
Local election officials say they expect this year’s voter turnout to meet or exceed the turnout from four years ago when more than 50 percent ... Read more
15 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Decision 2020: Voters go to polls in Democratic Primary of city elections
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19 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Mayoral candidate: I did not authorize ‘bogus’ flyers found in Natchez neighborhoods
Independent candidate for Natchez Mayor Phillip West said flyers disseminated in his name are “bogus” and the work of “a very deceitful person.” Read more
1 day ago by Ben Hillyer.
Your Take: Warm, comfortable together
Your Take: DeDe Young submitted this photo of Roxy (dog) and Pumpkin (cat) sleeping comfortably near a heater. Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Woman faces charge of shooting man in chest
NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman is being held with no bond on an aggravated assault charge after police said she shot the father of her ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Facial masks ‘strongly urged’ for voters in Tuesday’s Natchez primary
NATCHEZ — A requirement for voters to wear facial masks or some sort of facial covering to be able to vote in Tuesday’s Natchez Municipal ... Read more
2 days ago by Scott Hawkins.
Mississippi on Monday reports more COVID-19 cases, deaths
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Monday reported 251 new COVID-19 cases and new COVID-19 deaths. Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Law enforcement, businesses respond to social media rumors of riot
NATCHEZ — Rumors of a planned riot in the Miss-Lou circulated on social media Sunday placing area law enforcement officials, residents and businesses on alert. Read more
3 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
COVID-19 presents unique challenges for expectant couples
Wyatt and Chelsea Craig tried for five years to have their first child and when they finally did it didn’t quite go the way they ... Read more
5 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Voters head to polls Tuesday in primary for city elections
Natchez voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the municipal Democratic Party primary election. Read more
5 days ago by Scott Hawkins.
Plenty of rooms: Natchez hotels ready to welcome return of customers
NATCHEZ — Hotel owners in Natchez have seen an increase in visitors in recent weeks after some restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted. ... Read more