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Heavy rains bring down tree, utility poles

NATCHEZ —  Heavy rain this evening brought down trees and utility poles. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten shared photos of a tree and poles completely ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 26, 2024 9:03 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Friday, July 26, 2024

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Monday Tyanundra Waddell Batteaste, 46, Homeless, on charge of shoplifting; merchandise value less than $1,000; 1st offense. No bond set. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:00 am

News

State Board of Education ends assessment program contract because of reporting error

JACKSON — The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted Thursday to terminate its contract with NWEA to administer the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) assessments ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:49 am

Courthouse Records

Courthouse Records: July 24, 2024

Adams County July 12-18 Civil suits: Estate of Charles Edward Campbell. Estate of Sandra Kay Jinkins. Servbank SB v. Vashana A. Buckles et al. Estate ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Sunday Yenti Yarnell Hunt, 34, 15 Village Square Boulevard, Natchez, on charge of willful trespass. Bond set at $750.00. Arrests ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00 am

Courthouse Records

Court Case Conclusions: July 24, 2024

Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Week of July 12-18: None.   Adams County Circuit Court Cases — End Results Week of July ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:00 am

News

Vidalia man arrested for molestation of a juvenile

VIDALIA, La. — A 22-year-old Vidalia man has been arrested for molestation of a juvenile under 13, authorities said. According to a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 3:16 pm

News

Looking back: Archie Manning visits Natchez

This photo from The Democrat in May 1980 shows Archie Manning, then quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, helping the Natchez Mall celebrate its first ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 19, 2024 5:12 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Friday, July 19, 2024

Natchez Police Department No arrests available.   Reports — Wednesday Three traffic stops on Seargent S. Prentiss Drive. Threats on Seargent S. Prentiss Drive. False ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00 am

News

Looking back: Woodlands

Dr. Thomas H. and Joan W. Gandy Collection, Special Collections, Louisiana State University Woodlands was built in 1811 for Henry and Sarah Turner as a ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 2:51 pm

Business

Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: The Guest House

NATCHEZ — The Guest House Historic Inn on Franklin Street was originally constructed circa 1840 as a one-and-a-half-story Greek Revival townhouse. It was expanded in ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:35 pm

Courthouse Records

Court Case Conclusions

Adams County Justice Court Cases — End Results Period of July 8-11: None. Adams County Circuit Court Cases — End Results Period of July 8-11: ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:46 am

Courthouse Records

Courthouse Records: July 17, 2024

Adams County July 8-11 Civil suits: Estate of Clarice Miller Montgomery. Estate of Karren Bonner. Estate of Roy M. Stephenson. Divorces: Victor L. Smith Jr. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:45 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Sunday Nayaka J. Jackson, 48, 6 Elbow Lane, Natchez, on charge of two counts of contempt of court: failure to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:44 am

Business

James Biglane, bank founder and business leader, has died

NATCHEZ – James Biglane, founder of United Mississippi Bank and Natchez businessman and developer, has died. Biglane’s death was announced Monday morning by family members ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Monday, July 15, 2024 10:20 am

Sports

Natchez 10U All-Stars triumph over Ranburne 9U

By GameChanger Media NATCHEZ — Ranbured 9U All Stars were sure-handed and errorless on the field, but that didn’t keep Natchez 10U All Stars from ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, July 14, 2024 4:10 pm

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Sunday, July 14, 2024

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Thursday Jacorrey Harris, 22, 103B Edgin Street, Natchez, on charge of six counts of contempt of court: failure to appear. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Sunday, July 14, 2024 12:00 am

Crime Reports

Crime Reports: Friday, July 12, 2024

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Monday Louis Charles Huff, 72, 9 O’Brien Street, Natchez, on charge of simple assault/domestic violence. No bond set. Jimmy Darnell ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00 am

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Council on Aging seeks fans, donations

CONCORDIA PARISH — The Concordia Parish Council on Aging’s annual Beat the Heat Fan Drive begins on Monday, July 15, and lasts through September 2024. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:39 pm

Business

Visit Natchez completes move-in at Depot on the Bluff

NATCHEZ — Visit Natchez has completed its move into the Depot on the Bluff and plans a grand opening soon. Built in 1910, Natchez’s old ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 4:23 pm

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