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Jury trials to return to area, will be conducted at Natchez City Auditorium
Adams County Circuit Court jury trials will soon be back in session for the first time since March.
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Diversity in tourism discussed by local stakeholders
On Wednesday, a group of stakeholders in Natchez tourism gathered at the Natchez Convention Center to discuss ways to diversify the city’s appeal to tourists.
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, August 7, 2020 8:42 pm
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Local doctors discuss use of hydroxychloroquine, other therapies for COVID-19
Americans who frequent social media or who watch pundit news shows have no doubt heard the battle over the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine.
by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, August 6, 2020 8:47 pm
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New York forces local student to spend 14 days in quarantine with mom before entering college
NATCHEZ — In any other year, Alex Dale would have been exploring his new-found freedom on an unfamiliar college campus with a new set of ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 7:36 pm
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Officials: Local hospital workers faced most challenging week
Last week has been the most challenging yet since the COVID-19 outbreak began in February for healthcare workers at Merit Health Natchez Hospital, said CEO ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:44 pm
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Supervisors hire new County Administrator
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors didn’t have to go far to hire a new County Administrator on Monday to fill the position ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, August 3, 2020 6:23 pm
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Adams County extends mask mandate through September
NATCHEZ — During a special-called board meeting Friday, the Adams County Board of Supervisors extended a board order making facial coverings mandatory until the next ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, August 3, 2020 5:57 pm
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The Dart: Local shut-ins are nothing but fun
NATCHEZ — There is never a dull moment while Natasha Posey, a home health nurse, is caring for her patients Doris and John Kerwin, Posey ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:00 am
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Photo gallery: Natchez alderman hosts drive-thru barbeque
NATCHEZ — Billie Joe Frazier hosted a free for all drive-thru barbeque lunch at his home on Saturday to thank his constituents for another four ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, August 1, 2020 2:00 pm
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Sunday Focus: Local doctors debunk myths about COVID-19
With so much conflicting information floating around about the novel coronavirus, it can be difficult to discern what is truth and what isn’t.
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 31, 2020 7:48 pm
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Home Ministry: Catholic youth spend summer helping community
Approximately 45 members of the St. Mary Basilica Catholic Youth Organization have given nearly two weeks of their summer vacation to help people in their ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 31, 2020 7:46 pm
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Alderman to offer free drive-thru barbecue Saturday
NATCHEZ — Alderman Billie Joe Frazier is hosting a free drive-thru barbecue this weekend at his home on South Bluebird Drive to show appreciation for ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 31, 2020 9:21 am
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City mask mandate extended
The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen extended the city’s mask mandate until Aug. 11 during their Tuesday meeting.
by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:56 pm
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Natchez adopts ‘City Seal Unity Flag’ as a second flag
NATCHEZ — Officials formally adopted a second flag to represent the City of Natchez seal while keeping the original Natchez flag during a Tuesday meeting.
by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 5:35 pm
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Some aldermen challenge appointment of municipal judge pro tem
NATCHEZ — Members of the Natchez Board of Aldermen during Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting attempted to overturn the appointment of Nickita Banks as municipal judge ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:57 am
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World War II veteran will celebrate 100th birthday milestone
Three years ago today, a long-time Natchez resident and World War II veteran told The Natchez Democrat he wished to live to see his 100th ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:20 pm
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Callaway appointed city attorney for new adminsitration
Natchez Mayor and Board of Alderman held the first meeting of a new administration Friday afternoon at the Natchez Convention Center.
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 24, 2020 8:49 pm
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Local woman helps start nonprofit to feed families during pandemic
A high school senior founded a non-profit organization that aims to both feed families displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic and support restaurants in her home ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 24, 2020 8:46 pm
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New Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen sworn in Friday morning
Dan Gibson’s first act as Natchez mayor was to present a key to the city to outgoing Mayor Darryl Grennell along with a flag Gibson ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 24, 2020 1:14 pm
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Richard Wright marker dedicated at Natchez library
A marker dedicated to the late Mississippi author Richard Wright at the George W. Armstrong Library became the latest addition to the Mississippi Writers Trail ...