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Adams County Christian School elementary celebrates with drive-by award, progression ceremony

Adams County Christian School students from the first through sixth grades celebrated the end of the school year with a drive-by awards and progression ceremony ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 8:50 pm

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Natchez resident spots otherworldly fireball streaking across the sky

For one Natchez resident, a late-night trip out of his house turned into an otherworldly experience when he spotted a bright orange fireball streak across ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, May 11, 2020 4:18 pm

COVID-19

Pandemic leaves void in local places normally filled with people

Spaces normally filled with crowds of people have been left empty during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, May 8, 2020 10:22 pm

COVID-19

COVID-19 testing conducted at Adams County Safe Room Monday, Claiborne County on Tuesday.

Officials from the Univesity Mississippi Medical Center and the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi National Guard conducted free COVID-19 testing site at ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, May 4, 2020 2:05 pm

COVID-19

Ask an expert: The Natchez Democrat helps you find answers to your COVID-19 questions

Ask an expert is a new feature of The Natchez Democrat that asks local experts in health, finance and other fields to answer reader-submitted COVID-19 ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 30, 2020 7:30 pm

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Daughter: 28 years of memories destroyed in house fire; lightning suspected as cause

For one Natchez family, 28 years of memories were destroyed in a flash of lightning. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:39 am

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Fire guts historic house on North Union Street early Wednesday morning

A historic house on North Union Street was gutted by an early morning fire Wednesday. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:21 am

Alcorn sports

Former players remember Alcorn football coach Casem

Marino “The Godfather” Casem, former head football coach at Alcorn State University, died on April 25 in Baton Rouge. He was 85. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:45 pm

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Natchez Brewing company adds hand sanitizer to it offerings

Hand sanitizer may be the world’s most sought after liquid these days and Natchez Brewing Company is doing its part to answer the call. Natchez ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, April 18, 2020 2:50 pm

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109-year-old man remembered for stories, life lessons by family, friends

The world lost an invaluable source of information about life and, in particular, life in Natchez when Jessie Winston died Wednesday, friends and family said. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 17, 2020 8:16 pm

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Local cyclists set up pop-up shop to help clean, repair bikes during pandemic

Local cyclists Allen Richard, Curtis Moroney and Tate Hobdy gave residents a reason to get out of their houses and exercise Wednesday. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:08 pm

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Thursday update: Adams County virus cases increasing faster than state rate

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Adams County increased by 9.4 percent Thursday. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:39 am

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Local ministers bring message of hope in uncertain times

The Easter message is clear from Miss-Lou pastors during this uncertain time of COVID-19: have hope and keep believing. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 10, 2020 7:45 pm

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Signs for the times: Area mayors discuss alternative approaches to fighting COVID-19

Asking residents to put up yard signs with a simple message such as, “Stay safe, stay home,” could be one of several ways local mayors ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 3, 2020 7:29 pm

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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 to inform local business owners and employees ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, April 3, 2020 7:26 pm

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Thursday update: COVID-19 cases up in Concordia and Catahoula parishes as backlog of tests pour in to state health department

Parish officials reported eight cases of COVID-19 and one virus-related death Thursday. The Concordia Parish Department of Homeland Security reported two new cases of the ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:48 pm

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Updated (4/1): List of restaurants, businesses and other services available during COVID-19 crisis

(If you want to add your business, event or attraction to this list email ben.hillyer@natchezdemocrat.com) Restaurants offering carryout and curbside delivery Applebee’s — Carside pickup ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 11:32 am

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Wednesday update: Mississippi cases of COVID-19 top 1,000; Reported deaths increase

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 topped 1,000 Wednesday. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 136 new cases of the virus, resulting in ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 10:33 am

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Vidalia mayor to residents: Please take this virus seriously

Mayor Buz Craft implored local citizens to heed the warnings about COVID-19 and the devastating effects the virus could have on local families and the ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:48 pm

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Tuesday update: State reports more COVID-19 cases in Adams County; Number of state cases up to 937

Mississippi State Department of Health releases updated numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:19 am

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