News

Concordia Parish reports three new COVID-19 cases, second death Monday

Concordia Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness is reporting a second death and three new cases ...

Opinion

Stay-at-home enforcement an affront to freedom?

This COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on us all.

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Adams County coroner records another COVID-19 death

NATCHEZ — A 61-year old Adams County man died Monday afternoon of COVID-19, the Adams County coroner said.

Opinion

Merit Health Natchez chief of staff gives update on hospital

On Jan.1 I assumed my role as chief of the general medical staff at Merit Health Natchez.

News

St. Mary to host blood drive at 5 p.m. Thursday

NATCHEZ — St. Mary Basilica will host a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday to help ...

News

Natchez, much of Miss-Lou, under tornado watch until 8 p.m. Sunday

NATCHEZ — The National Weather service issued a tornado watch Sunday morning for much of the Miss-Lou, including ...

News

Jefferson County to be site of free COVID-19 testing on Tuesday

Residents of  Jefferson County and surrounding communities can be tested Tuesday, April 14, for COVID-19 as the University ...

News

Natchez Police Department welcomes new recruit

The Natchez Police Department met their newest recruited officer recently, and he stands on four legs.

News

Severe weather likely for Adams County on Easter Sunday

Easter day might be a stormy one for many residents in central Mississippi, as a line of severe ...

News

Democrat announces changes to print schedule

In response to the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, as well as the change in ...

News

School districts temporarily suspend meal programs

NATCHEZ — Adams County and Concordia Parish Schools temporarily suspended their grab-and-go meal programs out of concern for ...

News

Faith & Family: Churches celebrate Easter uniquely

With churches in the Miss-Lou closed due to COVID-19, pastors are finding ways to still meet with their ...

Sports

LHSAA cancels all spring sports for 2019-20 school year

NATCHEZ — All spring sports for Louisiana high schools has been canceled for the 2019-2020 school year.

News

Donations help prepare hospital for any future surge of patients

Merit Health Natchez has been receiving donations of personal protective equipment, such as hospital gowns, masks and gloves ...

News

Church cancels planned gathering

An Adams County pastor who held a Palm Sunday service despite a shelter-in-place order issued by Gov. Tate ...

News

Customers wait in long lines at local pharmacy

Having a lengthy line of vehicles in the drive-thru has become a common occurrence at the Walgreens store ...

News

Sunday Focus: How will CARES Act help local businesses?

By email, by video and by blog posts, Natchez business leaders are reaching out in every conceivable way ...

News

Bonnet Carré Spillway opened; Mississippi official disappointed by decision

The Mississippi River is so high that a spillway west of New Orleans must be opened to safeguard ...

News

Thursday afternoon wreck injures 2

A two-vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of U.S. 61 North and U.S. 84 just before 2 ...

News

Faith & Family: Churches find streaming services a benefit in COVID-19 pandemic

Melvin White, pastor of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, said his congregation is adjusting to worshiping in the age ...

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