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Family loses two dogs and home in Thursday morning fire

NATCHEZ — Savannah Annette Blackwell and Bruce Moak have lived in their home at 25 Farr Road for more than 20 years. Thursday morning, when ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, December 13, 2024 4:08 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Fire fighters battling blaze on Farr Road

NATCHEZ — Natchez Fire Fighters are on the scene of this house fire at 25 Farr Road. More information will be made available as it ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:41 pm

Business

Husband and wife lose everything in house fire

NATCHEZ — Everett and Elaine Rounds woke up this morning in a motel room provided by the American Red Cross, their only possessions the clothes ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:34 am

Business

It’s a routine night of approvals for Preservation Commission

NATCHEZ — In a routine monthly meeting Wednesday night, the city’s Preservation Commission approved the items on its agenda with two deviations. In the area ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 9:36 pm

ACCS sports

Coleman Carter signs with D1 University of Louisiana Lafayette

NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School standout quarterback Coleman Carter signed his national letter of intent Tuesday morning to play football at the University of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:38 pm

Business

City trying new approach to decorative lighting on bridge

NATCHEZ — Natchez Community Development Director James Johnston said the city would like to move forward with a scaled-down approach to lighting the Natchez-Vidalia bridges. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:51 pm

Business

Gibson: MDOT OK’s plan to move Walmart, high school entrances to make way for new shopping development

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said on Tuesday that the Mississippi Department of Transportation had verbally approved moving the entrance to Walmart and Natchez ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 3:11 pm

News

Pets of the week: Rya, Kendall, Friday and Lindsey

Rya is a super sweet spayed female who is 1 year old and a medium size mixed breed. She loves walks, toys, play dates with ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:20 pm

Business

Mayor names new poet laureate, honors retirees

NATCHEZ — Natchez flags were at half-staff Tuesday in honor of former Natchez banker and long-time city clerk Donnie Holloway. Holloway was buried today in ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 11:58 am

Business

Dog Park proponents target site in Duncan Park

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez is one step closer to having a dog park, thanks to the approval of preliminary plans Tuesday by the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:14 pm

Business

See who seeks to make changes to property in historic district

NATCHEZ — This week, the city’s Preservation Commission will be asked to approve several changes to homes in the city’s historic district. The commission meets ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, December 9, 2024 4:49 pm

Business

New public works vehicles on city’s Tuesday meeting agenda

NATCHEZ — New vehicles may be coming to the Natchez Public Works department if Natchez aldermen approve a request to lease them from Enterprise. The ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, December 9, 2024 10:14 am

News

Driver leaves roadway on Trace, drives into wooded area

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident Sunday evening on the Natchez Trace. E-911 received a call at approximately 8:32 p.m. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, December 8, 2024 11:43 pm

Business

Trolley rides under way, European Christmas Village open on Bluff

NATCHEZ — For the next three weekends, the Holly Jolly Trolley will provide free transportation for residents and visitors who want to enjoy the Christmas ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, December 8, 2024 11:30 pm

Business

WATER WOES: Morgantown residents disappointed in lack of clear decision by PSC

NATCHEZ — Denise Jackson Smith has lived in her home at 202 Brooklyn Drive in Natchez since 2007. In 2021, David Huber of Huber Construction ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, December 8, 2024 11:15 pm

News

Look who’s cooking: Mary Lees Edwards Wilson

NATCHEZ — Mary Lees Edwards Wilson is supposed to have retired in 2022 when she sold her retail shop, One of Kind, in Natchez. She’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, December 8, 2024 11:04 pm

Opinion

Habitat For Humanity Natchez needs your help

The Natchez-Adams County Habitat for Humanity needs your help! As you may know, the Natchez-Adams County Habitat for Humanity has been serving our community for ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:56 pm

News

Fire crew battles house fire and truck fire Saturday

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez firefighters had a busy afternoon and evening on Saturday. Firefighters responded to a house fire on Newman Road. “They were ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, December 7, 2024 8:49 pm

Business

Christmas parade starts at 6 p.m. Saturday in Natchez

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Christmas Parade on Saturday begins at 6 p.m. Some confusion exists among participants about the time the parade begins. Natchez Ward ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, December 6, 2024 11:42 am

Business

Public Service Commission votes to take Great River rate increase request under advisement

NATCHEZ — Adams County residents who get their water and sewer services from Great River may have little hope of lower rates or better service ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, December 6, 2024 10:37 am

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