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BREAKING NEWS

BLESSING: Watson Calhoun is cancer free, mother says

NATCHEZ — Watson Calhoun, the little boy who has been battling brain cancer at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, has been declared cancer ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 4:50 pm

News

NASD school board honors STAR student and teacher, outstanding kindergarten teachers

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees honored a STAR Student and Star Teacher from Natchez Early College, as well as nine kindergarten ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 4:14 pm

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Judge sentences drunk driver to 25 years

NATCHEZ — Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake has sentenced Charles Mason to 25 years confinement in the Mississippi Department of Corrections for driving ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4:09 pm

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Pets of the Week: Meet Gibson, Sibley, Becky and Josie

This sweet, smiling boy is Gibson, top. He was brought to the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society shelter as a stray. Gibson walks well on a ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:59 am

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Lone bid for first phase of Chester Willis Field renovations come in substantially over estimate

NATCHEZ — Only one bidder submitted a proposal for the first phase of construction to improve Chester Willis Field at Liberty Park, and that contractor’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 15, 2023 4:55 pm

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‘Blood on your hands’: Mayor issues harsh warning to judges on setting bonds

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson took a hard stand at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, calling out judges who ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 15, 2023 7:00 am

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Walkers enjoy beautiful night for remembering, raising funds at Relay for Life of the Miss Lou

VIDALIA, La. — With only five months into the year, Relay for Life of the Miss-Lou has raised $60,000 for the fight against cancer. Hard-working ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:35 pm

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City cemetery’s columbaria plan moving forward; next step MDAH approval

NATCHEZ — The city’s preservation commission approved almost all of a plan presented by the Natchez City Cemetery Association to create columbaria for the internment ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:20 pm

Business

Historic Natchez Foundation puts Prentiss Club up for sale

NATCHEZ — For $80,000, you could own the historic Prentiss Club in downtown Natchez. That’s the list price the Historic Natchez Foundation has put on ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, May 14, 2023 9:09 pm

Business

Patten opens new real estate brokerage with ‘a heart for service’

NATCHEZ — Brittney West Patten is no stranger to the business world. Her family, including parents James T. and Sharon West, is one of the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:21 pm

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Planning commission tables action on controversial bed and breakfast application

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Planning Commission tabled an application from owners of the Guest House, located at the corner of Franklin and Pearl, who have ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Friday, May 12, 2023 1:38 pm

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Absentee voting under way at city clerk’s office for Ward 6 voters

NATCHEZ — Absentee voting is under way for voters in the city’s Ward 6. Voters go to the polls on Thursday, May 25, to choose ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Thursday, May 11, 2023 12:12 pm

Business

City’s planning commission to hear requests for charter school location, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses at its Thursday meeting

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Planning Commission meets Thursday at 5:15 p.m. to consider a number of applications for bed and breakfasts and guesthouses. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 5:03 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Adams County Sheriff’s Office takes large quantity of deadly illegal drugs off Natchez and Adams County streets

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Group has seized a large amount of illegal drugs and a gun from a Natchez residence. ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2:51 pm

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Traffic stop leads to seizure of illegal narcotics, arrest of wanted man

NATCHEZ — A traffic stop led to the discovery of 100 Ecstasy tablets, which were bound for the streets of Natchez, as well as two ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2:36 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Natchez police: Feud led to fatal shooting; two men charged with murder, third suspect on the loose

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police have charged Kadeem Conner, 25, of Natchez, and Mark Jordan Mitchell, 32, of Natchez with two counts of murder and three ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 5:13 pm

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Police make arrest in May 3 shooting in which stray bullet hit woman’s car

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police have arrested Mark Jordan Mitchell, 32, of Natchez for a May 3 shooting in which a stray bullet struck the car ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 10:42 am

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Two qualify for sixth ward city alderman’s post

NATCHEZ — Curtis Moroney, 60, of 208 Winchester Road, and William “Chris” Jackson, 52, of 408 Walnut St., have qualified as candidates for the city’s ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, May 8, 2023 11:58 am

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Sheriff’s Office rewards Natchez girl’s good deed with new bicycle

NATCHEZ — After a pretty speedy investigation aided by social media, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has rewarded a Natchez girl for her act of ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Sunday, May 7, 2023 11:17 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

UPDATE: Mayor reacts to Friday shooting, shares concerns of community

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said he is grieving for the families of those killed and wounded in Friday night’s shooting, as well as ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, May 6, 2023 1:15 pm

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