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Wrangling the river: Local historian writes about past, future efforts to control river

Natchez historian and author Jim Barnett has spent decades studying the Native Americans who settled along the banks ...

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Master Gardeners plan ‘out-of-the-park’ plant sale on April 22

The Adams County Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale fundraiser will be on Earth Day, April 22, at the ...

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ACSO: Owner reportedly witnesses man stealing from shop

A West Monroe, La., man was arrested Thursday after the owner of a tire shop allegedly found the ...

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Vidalia ratifies recreation agreement; debates town’s obligations to recreation districts

The Vidalia Board of Aldermen ratified an agreement Tuesday with the Concordia Parish Recreation District No. 3 to ...

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Faith and Family: Parishioner brings new life to wood from St. Mary Basilica pinnacles

When the old pinnacles on top of St. Mary Basilica came down in 1998, Walter Maier got the ...

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Natchez woman arrested in shooting

A Natchez woman has been arrested for reportedly shooting a man during a domestic disturbance early Thursday morning ...

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$91K in marijuana seized during Thursday arrest

An Adams County man was charged with drug trafficking and 10 pounds of medical-grade marijuana seized during a ...

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Police release photos of armed robbery suspects

The Natchez Police Department has released photos of suspects during a recent convenience store robbery and is asking ...

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Historic Shaifer House on Civil War battlefield vandalized

A historic house on a Civil War battlefield has been vandalized.

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Two men arrested, $250K in drugs, weapons seized

Two Natchez men were arrested and more than a quarter of a million dollars in drugs, weapons and ...

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Another Natchez convenience store robbed Tuesday

Natchez police are searching for four armed suspects who reportedly robbed the Zipy convenience store on Old Washington ...

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Future of former General Hospital building debated

After hearing concerns from residents in the neighborhood, the Natchez Board of Aldermen postponed action Tuesday regarding the ...

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Vidalia budget fails to pass again

For the second time, Vidalia aldermen failed to pass Mayor Buz Craft’s proposed budget Tuesday.

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Natchez High School’s Dent named STAR student

After scoring a 31 on his ACT, Natchez High School student Nigel Dent knows his hard work in ...

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‘We’ve come this far by faith’: New Vidalia church dedicated Monday

Greater Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church celebrated the dedication of its new church on Concordia Avenue in Vidalia. ...

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City may decide on future of former General Hospital building today

City officials are expected to recommend today to the Natchez Board of Aldermen that a nonprofit foundation be ...

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Bowie Festival is back on April 29-30

Seven months after the annual Jim Bowie Festival was canceled, the popular event is back.

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Residents warned of scam

The Vidalia Police Department is warning residents of a possible scam attempting to defraud utilities customers.

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Longtime Vidalia police officer remembered

In the more than 30 years that Frank Webb wore a badge, he inspired many others to walk ...

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Photos of the day: Children hunt eggs, ASU choir gives spring concert

Images of children hunting eggs in the Natchez Garden Club Easter egg hunt and the Alcorn Concert Choir ...

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