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Unknown seeds from China end up in Natchez couple’s mailbox
Rebecca and Shot Gwin were immediately suspicious when a small package of unknown seeds were delivered to their Natchez house last month.
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Dan Gibson becomes new mayor of Natchez
Images from Friday's inauguration ceremony at the Natchez bluff.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 24, 2020 12:57 pm
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Inauguration day is today for new mayor, city aldermen, municipal judge
NATCHEZ — Natchez will celebrate the beginning of a new era this morning. At 10 a.m. on the Natchez bluff, Mayor-elect Dan Gibson, the Natchez ...
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 24, 2020 8:58 am
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Natchez man helps farmers bring Trump tribute to soybean field
If Air Force One happens to fly across east central Louisiana this summer, President Donald Trump might see something that would make him give his ...
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 17, 2020 9:08 pm
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New mayor, aldermen take oaths at ceremony Friday
NATCHEZ — Three words will be at the center of Mayor-elect Dan Gibson’s administration after he is inaugurated Friday. Gibson revealed part of his message ...
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 17, 2020 8:47 pm
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Owner hopes artwork disappearance spurs conversation about mural ordinance
The appearance and mysterious disappearance of a downtown mural demonstrate the need for a serious conversation about the role of public art in Natchez, one ...
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, July 16, 2020 7:38 pm
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Coroner: DNA collected from remains found in boot, optimistic ID will be made
Adams County Coroner James Lee said he is hopeful DNA collected from human remains found inside a boot at Anna’s Bottom earlier this week will ...
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:06 pm
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GoFundMe account set up for restoration of Turning Angel monument
Making a donation to the restoration and repair of the Turning Angel monument is now just a mouse click away.
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 12:33 pm
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Fourth of July Fireworks light up Mississippi River night sky
A video and photos of some highlights from Saturday night's fireworks over the Mississippi River
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:00 pm
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Lake St. John Flotilla filled with Fourth of July fun
Red, white and a slue of boats decorated in the spirit of the holiday slowly made their way down Lake St. John during Saturday's annual ...
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, July 4, 2020 6:44 pm
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Tiger King, Minecraft, Corn-tine and more: A look at boats from Lake St. John Flotilla
A look at some of the boats featured in this year’s Lake St. John Flotilla.
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, July 4, 2020 6:28 pm
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The Dart: Natchez woman enjoys gardening outdoors
In a calm and quiet Downtown neighborhood amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a Natchez woman found a new way to entertain herself.
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, July 2, 2020 5:44 pm
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Natchez artist selling Turning Angel prints to raise money for statue’s restoration
Natchez artist Mary Flach knows when it is time to sit down and paint.
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:32 pm
COVID-19
Sunday update: New cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi ease up after record-breaking week
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported an additional 361 new COVID-19 cases Sunday bringing the total cases to 25,892. The state estimates more than ...
by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, June 28, 2020 2:46 pm
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Update: Three juvenile escapees apprehended, back in custody
Three juveniles are back in custody after escaping from the Adams County Juvenile Detention Center Saturday evening.
by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, June 28, 2020 1:42 pm
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority helps distribute 1,700 boxes of food to residents
A small army of volunteers helped move 1,700 boxes of frozen food from the back of an 18-wheeler to the back seats and truck beds ...
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:52 pm
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Residents line up early for free mask distribution Saturday
Cars lined up before 9 a.m. Saturday throughout the county to take advantage of a free mask distribution to Natchez and Adams County residents.
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:43 am
COVID-19
Sunday Focus: Local doctors see uptick in virus cases among young adults
A rise in COVID-19 cases in young people in the Miss-Lou has prompted local doctors to renew pleas for masks and social distancing.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, June 26, 2020 8:18 pm
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Local hotel working to avoid foreclosure
Local Hampton Inn officials said there are no plans to close the hotel on Canal Street despite a recent foreclosure notice in the newspaper.
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, June 25, 2020 7:47 pm
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Natchez High, NECA graduates receive diplomas, virtual graduation ceremony tonight
Natchez High School and Natchez Early College Academy students received their diplomas in possibly the most unique way in the history of the school.
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:56 pm
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