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Video captures scene as gunfire erupts near Natchez lounge
NATCHEZ — A barrage of gunfire rang out in the early morning hours of Easter Sunday after an altercation turned to weapons. Fortunately, no one ...
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Supervisor files affidavit for trespassing arrest against oilfield waste landfill opponent
NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman who has been an outspoken opponent of a proposed oilfield waste landfill development in the county south of Natchez was ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, March 31, 2024 5:33 pm
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Former Trinity coach Jack Benson, ‘tough as nails but made you better,’ dies
NATCHEZ — Jack Benson, a legend in high school and college sports in Natchez, has died. Benson was a star center at Natchez High School, ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 30, 2024 7:06 pm
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Wanted man pepper sprays deputy during arrest attempt Friday afternoon
NATCHEZ — An Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy was pepper sprayed by a man he was working to arrest on Friday afternoon, said a press release ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 30, 2024 3:34 pm
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ACSO Sheriff: Low deputy pay puts county citizens at risk
NATCHEZ — Since December 2023, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office has lost 13 deputies. Chief Deputy Billy Neely retired. Each of the others left for ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 29, 2024 6:32 pm
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Byrne remembered fondly as chef, business owner, former first lady of Natchez
NATCHEZ — A woman who was a force in Natchez society and business during the modern heyday of the city, Helen Loveta Byrne, has died. ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 29, 2024 6:02 pm
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City moves closer to final garbage collection contract
NATCHEZ — While no contract has been finalized yet, the Natchez Board of Aldermen took another step toward completing a deal for Arrow Disposal Services ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:59 pm
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Aldermen OK low-cost financing for new fire pumper truck
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved applying for a government loan to finance a portion of the cost of a new ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:56 pm
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VIDEO AND GALLERY: Cowboy Parade delights youngsters at Thompson Head Start
NATCHEZ — Dr. Carrie Ford Campbell, district manager of the Thompson Head Start Program, and her staff held a Cowboy Parade Thursday morning to the ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:45 pm
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Natchez man faces aggravated assault charges after stabbing another with a tire iron
NATCHEZ — David Mitchell, 63, of 120 Weir Court, faces aggravated assault charges after he allegedly used a tire iron to stab a man at ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:28 pm
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Absentee ballots being accepted now for April 9 municipal primary election
NATCHEZ — Absentee ballots for the city’s municipal primary election on Tuesday, April 9, are now available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:04 pm
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Bridge expert: ’We are as safe as possible’ in Miss Lou
NATCHEZ — The tragic collapse of a Baltimore, Maryland, bridge struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday may raise concerns about the twin bridges spanning ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:12 pm
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Republican voters go to polls April 2 to choose Thompson challenger
NATCHEZ — Adams County voters will be asked to go to the polls on Tuesday, April 2, in a runoff election to select the candidate ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 25, 2024 12:51 pm
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Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: 600 N. MLK Jr. St. before and after
The circa 1895 Queen Anne-style cottage at 600 N. Martin Luther King Jr. St. was donated to the Historic Natchez Foundation in 2000 by Roane ...
by Jan Griffey, Sunday, March 24, 2024 11:53 pm
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Stubbs: Follow the money to find the power in healthcare
Editor’s note: This story is part of The Natchez Democrat’s Profile 2024, published in its print edition on Sunday, March 24. By the Numbers: 50 ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:28 pm
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Planning Commission denies request for commercial meeting privileges at Ravenna
NATCHEZ — The city’s planning commission denied a request from the owners of the historic house Ravenna for a special use permit that would have ...
by Jan Griffey, Friday, March 22, 2024 3:05 pm
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Mayor and aldermen hope to make decision on garbage contract at Tuesday meeting
NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson said Tuesday he thinks Natchez citizens will be pleased once a final rate for garbage collection is agreed upon. ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, March 21, 2024 3:58 pm
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Mayor, aldermen work to correct open meetings error
NATCHEZ — After the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen issued its mea culpa at a second special called meeting this week, members worked to ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:25 pm
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Church Hill residents’ ‘Palm Royale’ TV series drops Wednesday
NATCHEZ — Natchezians can watch what Tate Taylor and John Norris have been up to on Wednesday when “Palm Royale” premiers on Apple TV+. “All ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:45 pm
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Ferriday Police Chief confirms fatal accident
FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday Police Chief Sam King confirmed a fatal accident took place in Ferriday. King would not provide any further information but said ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 8:51 pm
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