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Cathedral sports

Headed to State Cathedral softball advances; ACCS knocked out of postseason

VICKSBURG — One of two Natchez MAIS 5A schools will advance to the state championship in softball. Cathedral and Adams County Christian School played in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 3:48 pm

News

Allumer Natchez moving to downtown Natchez Nov. 10 and 11

NATCHEZ — The third annual light based art exhibit and festival, Allumer Natchez, will move from its prior location at historic Dunleith to a number ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 22, 2023 3:01 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports Sept. 22, 2023

Natchez Police Department No arrests available. Reports — Friday Traffic stop on Broadway Street. Traffic stop on Devereux Drive Traffic stop on Seargent S. Prentiss ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 22, 2023 10:07 am

News

The Mississippi Freedom Trail to add five new historical markers; Charles Evers to get marker in Fayette

The Mississippi Freedom Trail continues its mission to commemorate the pivotal moments, places, and courageous figures of the state’s civil rights movement by adding to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 22, 2023 10:00 am

News

Prince Street Daycare celebrates 33 years serving the community

NATCHEZ — Sept. 15 was the anniversary of a long, tedious project that was started in 1990 by residents in the Prince Street Neighborhood. The ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, September 22, 2023 9:54 am

Business

Chic Shak brings fast food, exceptional service to downtown Natchez

By Kristyn Merritt The Natchez Democrat Nestled in the heart of downtown Natchez, a new restaurant seeks to provide a. new level of flavor and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:15 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports, Sept. 20, 2023

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Wednesday, Sept. 13 Michael Thomas Rendell, 59, 305 South Shields Lane, Natchez, on charge of sexual battery – touching child ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, September 21, 2023 11:47 am

News

Looking back: Etania

Dr. Thomas H. and Joan W. Gandy Collection, Special Collections, Louisiana State University Etania was the antebellum house of the John A. Sanderson family and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:15 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Vidalia Police seize more than 20 dogs, puppies from neglect situation

VIDALIA, La. — The Humane Society of the United States is assisting the Vidalia Police Department and Vidalia Animal Control in rescuing more than 20 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:58 pm

News

‘Mother Catherine’ celebrates 100th birthday with family and friends

NATCHEZ — Using “Diamond Birthday” as a theme, the family of Mary Catherine Titus Thomas of Natchez came from near and far to help her ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12:21 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports Sept. 3, 2023

Natchez Police Department No arrests were available. Reports — Friday Theft on B Street. Two traffic stops on U.S. 61 South. Traffic stop on Seargent ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 18, 2023 3:58 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports Sept. 6, 2023

Natchez Police Department: Arrests — Monday Janet Jade Jackson, 35, 2001 Ridgewood Court, Kentwood, La., on charges of motor vehicle: speeding on local highways and ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 18, 2023 3:58 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports Sept. 13, 2023

Natchez Police Department No arrests were available. Reports — Monday Traffic stop on Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Reports — Sunday Traffic stop on East ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 18, 2023 3:57 pm

Courthouse Records

Adams County Court Cases: Sept. 1-7 , June 14, and Aug. 29, 2023

Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Week of Sept. 1-7: *Andrew Lucas was charged with non-compliance/failure to register as a sex offender. Case ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 18, 2023 3:57 pm

Courthouse Records

Court Cases: Aug. 25 -31

Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Week of Aug. 25-31: *Natasha Robinson guilty of domestic violence. Fine set at $253.75. *Adrian Thames guilty ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, September 18, 2023 3:56 pm

Business

Kaelor & Co.: A business only friendship can build

By KRISTYN MERRITT The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — The picturesque streets of Natchez have gained a stylish new addition with the arrival of Kaelor & ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:50 am

Business

Your parking does some talking

When I started writing this column at the beginning of this year, one of the first suggestions for a topic came from folks who I ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:04 pm

News

Natchez Historical Society awarded $2,400 grant by Mississippi Humanities Council

By ROSCOE BARNES III NATCHEZ — Mississippi Humanities Council recently awarded a $2,400 grant to the Natchez Historical Society in support of the society’s monthly ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:49 pm

Business

Carolyn Margaret Weir of Skysetter Mobiles receives Mississippi Arts Commission Mini-Grant

NATCHEZ — Carolyn Margaret Weir of Skysetter Mobiles of Natchez has been awarded a $500 mini-grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. This grant is a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:47 pm

News

Prayers for Watson’s family: Vidalia child battling cancer dies

VIDALIA, La. – Watson Calhoun, the Vidalia child whose battle with cancer captured the hearts and prayers of the Miss-Lou, has died. His mother, Melissa ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:07 pm

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