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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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 8:51 pm

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Aldermen choose to negotiate future contract with Arrow Disposal but may have violated Open Meetings Act

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen gave a nod to current garbage collector Arrow Disposal Services as providing a proposal with the ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 7:07 pm

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Natchez municipal primary moved to April 9

NATCHEZ — In a special meeting Monday evening, the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted to change the date of the city’s upcoming municipal ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 6:31 pm

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Oilfield waste landfill developer hopes to make application to county this week

NATCHEZ — A company hoping to develop an oilfield waste landfill on property in south Adams County expects to apply to the county to do ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 3:36 pm

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18-wheeler carrying bees overturns in front of Merit Health Natchez overnight

NATCHEZ — An 18-wheeler tractor-trailer carrying a load of bees overturned in front of Merit Health Natchez just after midnight Monday. Natchez Police Department officers ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Monday, March 18, 2024 7:28 am

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Gallery: Natchez shows its Irish side Saturday at St. Patrick’s Day parade

NATCHEZ — Irish eyes were smiling Saturday as Natchez celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the Krewe of Killarney annual parade. 2024 St. Patrick Tate Hobdy ... Read more

by Jan Griffey, Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:17 pm

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