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Where’s Santa now? You can track the Jolly Ol’ Elf’s flight on Christmas Eve

Just when will Santa arrive in the Miss-Lou? Thanks to the intrepid folks at NORAD and Google, we can find out. Both the NORAD Santa ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:47 pm

News

Rouxdolph Roll race returns to Natchez this weekend

NATCHEZ – Rouxdolph is rolling back into town this weekend, and he wants you to join the fun. Wardo’s Poboys is hosting the second annual Rouxdolph ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 2:25 pm

News

‘Small in stature and larger than life’: Friends, community react to passing of Natchez Under-the-Hill’s JD Montgomery

NATCHEZ – The mayor of Natchez Under-the-Hill has passed away. Friends and patrons of the Natchez Under-the-Hill Saloon posted tributes online Tuesday to John David ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:39 pm

News

Grants to preserve Delta Region’s culture will benefit historic Church Hill grocery restoration, film on master brick mason from Natchez

NATCHEZ – Documenting the life and work of a third-generation Natchez brick mason and preserving the exterior of the historic Wagner Store in Church Hill ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, November 9, 2023 11:13 am

Business

New Merit Natchez CEO focuses on recruiting, retention and ‘remarkable’ staff

NATCHEZ – Recruiting and retention. Those are the top two priorities for Kevin Samrow as CEO of Merit Health Natchez. Samrow, a veteran health care administrator ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 12:35 pm

BREAKING NEWS

RESULTS: Cotton takes lead in DA race, with 1,000+ absentee ballots left to count

NATCHEZ – With reportedly more than 1,200 absentee ballots to be counted in Adams County, the race for Sixth District Attorney continues to be close ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:26 pm

Election

RESULTS: Incumbent supervisors win re-election; Barber leads justice court voting

NATCHEZ – Two incumbents were reelected to terms on the Adams County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday and former Justice Court Judge was seemed headed ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 8:11 pm

Business

Natchez surgeon completes 1000th robotic-assisted surgery

Dr. Geoffrey Flattmann reached a milestone this week, and it’s one he’s excited to share with the community. Flattmann completed his 1000th robotic assisted surgery ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, November 6, 2023 8:50 am

Business

Natchez biofuel producer receives federal grant to upgrade equipment

NATCHEZ – A Natchez biodiesel producer is getting nearly $80,o00 in federal funding to upgrade equipment in anticipation of production increases. World Energy Natchez LLC, ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, November 3, 2023 11:03 am

Business

Iconic Highway 61 restaurant closes after more than 75 years in business

ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. – An iconic restaurant on U.S. 61 South closed its doors after more than 75 years in business this week. The closure ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Friday, November 3, 2023 9:34 am

News

WATCH: An interview with DA candidates Collins, Cotton

Sixth Judicial District Attorney candidates Shameca Collins, incumbent, and Tim Cotton took part recently in an interview with The Democrat ahead of the Nov. 7 ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, October 30, 2023 8:53 am

News

Watch: An interview with Adams County sheriff candidates

Watch this video interview with Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten and challenger Curtis Davis ahead of the Nov. 7 general election. Read more

by Stacy Graning, Sunday, October 29, 2023 11:00 pm

News

Have you seen this Concordia Parish teenager? CPSO seeks information

The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office was searching Tuesday evening for a missing teenager. Jaiden Becknel, a 17-year-old male, was last seen near the Dodge Store ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:37 pm

News

Former lead singer of Natchez band Bishop Gunn charged with possession, DUI

The former leader of Bishop Gunn, a Natchez-based band, was arrested on Oct. 19 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and DUI. According ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Sunday, October 22, 2023 6:20 pm

News

Natchez animal shelters earn coveted ‘no-kill’ designations

Two Miss-Lou animal shelters have earned national recognition as “no-kill” shelters. The Natchez-Adams County Humane Society and Hoofbeats and PawPrints Rescue both received the coveted ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, October 16, 2023 12:52 pm

News

Justin and Moondog’s Skate Adventure: Boarders set record by skating entire length of Natchez Trace

NATCHEZ – Justin Bright and David “Moondog” Roop didn’t know anything about Natchez until they arrived unceremoniously at the Natchez Trace Terminus on Sunday. After ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Monday, October 16, 2023 12:39 pm

News

Concordia Parish Elections Results: Two police jury seats head for general election

With 26 of 26 precincts reporting in Concordia Parish, two of six police jury seats on the Oct. 14 primary appear headed to the general ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:16 pm

Election

Concordia Parish voters head to polls on Saturday for primary

Concordia Parish voters head to the polls on Saturday to cast ballots in the Oct. 14 state, parish and local primaries and vote on four ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Thursday, October 12, 2023 2:16 pm

News

Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist

VIDALIA, La. – The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run involving a bicyclist ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 8:27 am

News

Drug bust nets 12,000 pills, four arrests for trafficking fentanyl in Wilkinson County (with photos)

A year-long investigation led to the seizure of nearly 12,000 pills has led the arrest of four individuals for trafficking fentanyl in Wilkinson County . ... Read more

by Stacy Graning, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 5:19 pm

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