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‘No Wake Zones’ issued for Concordia Parish lakes
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. – High water levels have prompted a “no wake zone” designation on all lakes in Concordia Parish, including Lake St. John and ...
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Record number of Mississippi third-graders pass reading assessment; see how local districts performed
NATCHEZ – A record high number of Mississippi third-graders passed the state reading assessment on the first attempt this spring, prompting praise from statewide education ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:48 pm
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Applications open now for Jackson Legacy Project scholarships
NATCHEZ – Graduating seniors can apply now for two scholarships that honor the legacy of Wharlest and Exerlena Jackson. The Jackson Legacy Scholarships honor the ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 4:14 pm
Business
Rides and more: Natchez Spring Carnival continues this week
NATCHEZ – The Natchez Spring Carnival returns this week for an extended stay. The carnival, sponsored by Ardenland, takes place on the Natchez Bluff, 500 ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 3:16 pm
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MBI takes over investigation into officer-involved shooting in Natchez; suspect ‘critically injured’
NATCHEZ – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating the officer-involved shooting involving the Natchez Police Department and an attempted murder suspect. The shooting ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, May 12, 2025 8:40 am
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GoFundMe effort seeks to raise money for repairs at historic Dr. Banks house
NATCHEZ – A new GoFundMe campaign is raising money to restore the Dr. John Bowman Banks house. Michael Wilson, a Natchez resident, shared the fund-raising ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, May 9, 2025 1:54 pm
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Remembering the ‘Great Natchez Tornado’: One of the country’s deadliest storms
NATCHEZ – Today, May 7, marks the anniversary of the nation’s second deadliest tornado – a massive storm that swept through Natchez and left more ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 2:11 pm
Business
Field Health earns ‘age-friendly’ recognition
Field Health System is now part of a movement to improve healthcare for older adults, contributing to a goal continuing to expand and grow age-friendly ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:26 pm
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Living organ donor legislation deserves support
Some of us just weren’t born to be hip. We’re always just a step behind the latest cultural trends, not quite up to speed with ...
by Stacy Graning, Sunday, May 4, 2025 1:17 am
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Co-Lin Natchez celebrates 16% enrollment increase, 35% growth in graduates
NATCHEZ – Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus is celebrating impressive strides this spring with a 16% increase in enrollment for Spring 2025 compared to Spring ...
by Stacy Graning, Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:03 am
Business
Entergy looking to expand nuclear power output
U.S. electric utility Entergy (ETR.N), opens new tab is looking to expand its nuclear power output by upgrading its existing plants across the U.S. South while it ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:49 pm
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Natchez Chapter of The Links Inc. honors female leaders
NATCHEZ – The Natchez Chapter of The Links Incorporated conducted its annual Women’s Empowerment Banquet on April 5 on the Natchez campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:11 pm
Business
Bank of Franklin introduces city president, branch manager for Natchez
NATCHEZ – The Bank of Franklin recently announced two hires for its new Natchez Branch. Daniel T. Guedon was named the City President for the new ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:55 am
Business
Report: Merit Health Natchez created more than $66M in economic impact in 2024
NATCHEZ – Merit Health Natchez conducted more than 104,000 patient encounters during 2024 and created a total economic impact of an estimated $66 million, according ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:11 am
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Natchez golfer gets hole-in-one
NATCHEZ –Robert Muhammad shot a hole-in-one on hole 13 at Duncan Park Golf course on Sunday. The shot was witnessed by Adolph Hayes and Azali ...
by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:23 am
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Williams: Catholics praying for Pope Francis and the next ‘great bridge-builder’
NATCHEZ – The worldwide attention on the death of Pope Francis and the process to select a new pontiff comes as no surprise to the ...
by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:41 pm
Business
Popular downtown Natchez bakery seeking new owners
NATCHEZ – The entrepreneurs behind a popular downtown Natchez bakery are looking for new owners of the business. A Facebook post on Monday morning announced ...
by Stacy Graning, Monday, April 21, 2025 12:58 pm
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Natchez Reads 2025: Grab the book and learn about a legendary racehorse and Natchez history
NATCHEZ – A legendary racehorse, Natchez history and a Pulitzer Prize winning author are coming together for the community-wide Natchez Reads 2025. The program, sponsored ...
by Stacy Graning, Friday, April 18, 2025 3:49 pm
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Pro-Am kicks off activities for ANNIKA’s Taco Bell Natchez Classic (with gallery)
NATCHEZ – The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour, the Official Partner for the LPGA’s Epson Tour, is back in Natchez for the sixth annual Taco ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 4:52 pm
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Three inducted into Co-Lin Natchez Campus Hall of Fame
NATCHEZ – Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus inducted three outstanding students to the college’s Hall of Fame during the annual awards day program. The Hall ...
by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 4:30 pm
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