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Reader finds unexpected funds thanks to article

There’s nothing quite like starting the year with a fortuitous find, and that’s just what happened to one reader here in Natchez. Quite often we ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Sunday, January 19, 2025 9:53 am

News

Pickleball or CPR anyone? Co-Lin Natchez offers special interest classes this spring

NATCHEZ – Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus will offer two enrichment courses for the spring of 2025: Beginner Pickleball and Basic Life Support (BLS) & ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, January 17, 2025 1:48 pm

News

State Supreme Court denies appeal of Franklin County man convicted of killing brother-in-law

FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Mississippi Supreme Court this week denied the appeal of a man convicted of killing his brother-in-law who had claimed his wife ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, January 17, 2025 10:55 am

News

‘Songs from the Battleground’ performance to commemorate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

NATCHEZ – The Natchez Festival of Music will honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at “Songs from the Battleground.” This free ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, January 13, 2025 1:21 pm

Business

‘A dream long in the making’: Acclaimed watercolorist Wyatt Waters to open Natchez gallery

NATCHEZ – Acclaimed watercolor artist Wyatt Waters and his wife, Kristi, love Natchez and they plan to make it home – for themselves and a new ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, January 10, 2025 6:26 pm

News

‘I can’t do it alone’: Young Natchez musician asks for help to fund dream trip to perform in NYC

NATCHEZ – A Natchez Early College musician with the opportunity to play at famed Carnegie Hall is asking the community for help making the trip. ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:48 pm

News

Natchez calendar features multiple events for Black History Month

NATCHEZ – Recitals, concerts and art exhibits are among the highlights of the Black History Month activities planned during February in Natchez. “Natchez is rooted ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:06 pm

Business

‘Let’s check the board’: Fayette native and social media star among nominees for NAACP Image award

FAYETTE – A Jefferson County native is among the nominees for a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award. Raeshanda Lias, ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:52 am

Business

United Mississippi Bank expands footprint with Brookhaven location

BROOKHAVEN – United Mississippi Bank has opened a new loan and production office in downtown Brookhaven. The office is an expansion for the Natchez-based community ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, January 3, 2025 2:47 pm

Business

Zaxbys restaurant announces opening date for Natchez location

NATCHEZ – A new Zaxbys Restaurant will open Monday, Jan. 6, in Natchez. Social media pages for the eatery announced the opening date on Thursday, ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, January 3, 2025 12:10 pm

News

State officials: Chronic Wasting Disease found in Concordia Parish deer

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. – An animal at a deer farm in Concordia Parish has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. The confirmed case of CWD ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, January 3, 2025 11:39 am

News

What are the odds? Natchez man wins 1 in 10,000 lottery prize

NATCHEZ – Christmas came a little early for a Natchez man who won $2,700 in a Mississippi Lottery drawing. The man won the prize in ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 12:04 pm

News

Thousands in Southwest Mississippi still without power three days after deadly storms

NATCHEZ – More than 7,500 residents in Southwest Mississippi are still without power after deadly storms hit the area on Saturday. According to findenergy.com, more ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:50 am

Adams County, Franklin County

TRICARE OKs emergency prescription refills in Adams, surrounding counties

NATCHEZ – Adams County residents who use TRICARE health insurance may receive emergency prescription refills through Jan. 9, 2025, due to tornado damage. TRICARE announced ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:31 am

News

Troopers step up patrols for New Year’s travel

JACKSON – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will ramp up enforcement efforts in anticipation of the New Year’s Holiday Travel Period, starting at 6 a.m. ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:19 am

News

‘Kings of Tupelo’: Former Natchez resident focus of Netflix doc about Elvis impersonators, feuds and a ricin-laced letter

NATCHEZ – A former Natchez resident is the subject of a highly anticipated Netflix documentary exploring Elvis impersonators, a feud and the infamous 2013 ricin ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, December 9, 2024 11:34 am

News

A 50x payout: Ferriday woman hits big with lottery scratch-off

NATCHEZ – A Ferriday, La., made a tidy profit after purchasing a $20 scratch-off ticket in Natchez. The woman won $1,000 on the ticket, purchased ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, December 9, 2024 9:51 am

Galleries

2024 Rouxdolph Roll: See who rocked the run and the walk (gallery)

NATCHEZ – Nearly 200 participants took the streets of Natchez early Saturday for the third annual Rouxdolph Roll 5K, 10K and Fun Run. The event, ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:50 am

News

Concordia Parish hunter charged with firearm violations, killing a bear out of season

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. – A hunter was arrested in Concordia Parish for alleged firearm violations and killing a bear out of season. Agents of the ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, December 6, 2024 2:04 pm

News

Ready to Roll: Registration still available for Wardo’s annual Rouxdolph Roll race

NATCHEZ — Runners and walkers of all ages will take to the streets on Dec. 7 for the third annual Rouxdolph Roll, 5K, 10K and ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, December 2, 2024 2:43 pm

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