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Coroner says ‘pandemic is real,’ can affect all ages, after granddaughter, 25, dies of COVID-19
Adams County Coroner James Lee said “COVID-19 has taken on a new meaning” when he lost his 25-year-old granddaughter to the disease Thursday morning. Read more
5 mins ago by Sabrina Robertson.
5 Miss-Lou residents die of COVID-19 over weekend
NATCHEZ — Five Miss-Lou residents died of COVID-19 on Saturday and Sunday, Adams County Coroner James Lee said. Read more
43 mins ago by Scott Hawkins.
Remains found in Natchez neighborhood
NATCHEZ — Natchez police said they sent a bone found in a yard Sunday afternoon to the state crime lab for forensic analysis. Read more
5 hours ago by Staff Reports.
The Dart: Natchez resident loves music
NATCHEZ — Music has played an important part in Pat Dickens’ life. Read more
13 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Coroner: A Natchez woman dies with COVID-19 Sunday
NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman died with COVID-19 Sunday morning, Adams County Coroner James Lee said. She was 89 years old and was pronounced at ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
Suspect in high-speed vehicle chase arrested in Natchez
NATCHEZ — A man driving a government vehicle was arrested Saturday after a high-speed chase northbound on U.S. 61. Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong said ... Read more
1 day ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Natchez Police investigating Saturday shooting that injured two people
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Police Department is investigating a Saturday shooting that injured two people. The shooting occurred at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday at Marathon ... Read more
1 day ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Coroner: Two Ferriday men died with COVID-19 Saturday at Merit Health Natchez
NATCHEZ — Adams County Coroner James Lee said two Ferriday men died with COVID-19 Saturday at Merit Health Natchez. A 77-year-old man from Ferriday died ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
Natchez freedmen and women largely funded Emancipation Monument in Washington, D.C.
NATCHEZ — For 46 years the only monument dedicated to assassinated United States President Abraham Lincoln stood in Washington, D.C., and that monument was primarily ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
Adams County coroner loses 25-year-old granddaughter to COVID-19, urges compliance with health guidelines
NATCHEZ — Adams County Coroner James Lee said “COVID-19 has taken on a new meaning” when he lost his 25-year-old --granddaughter to the disease Thursday ... Read more
2 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
35-year-old Ferriday resident dies with COVID-19 as cases, hospitalizations continue rising
NATCHEZ — A 35-year-old man from Ferriday died with COVID-19 Saturday at Merit Health Natchez, Adams County Coroner James Lee said. On Monday, a total ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
‘American Pickers’ star Mike Wolfe picks Natchez
NATCHEZ — Last week, “American Pickers” star Mike Wolfe said he drove to Natchez in his 1950 Chevy Impala, riding along the Natchez Trace for ... Read more
3 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
COVID-19 numbers spike locally just before holidays
NATCHEZ — Health leaders throughout the nation are asking people to change up their traditional Thanksgiving celebrations to lessen the chance of spreading COVID-19 and ... Read more
3 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Norm Yvon resigns as lead administrator of Cathedral School
Cathedral School Lead Administrator Norm Yvon sent an email to school parents on Friday afternoon announcing his resignation. Read more
3 days ago by Scott Hawkins.
ACCS falls to Leake Academy in MAIS Class 5A state championship
JACKSON — The Adams County Christian School Rebels fell 10-0 to Leake Academy in Thursday night's Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Class 5A state championship ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
Second suspect arrested in Tuesday armed robbery
NATCHEZ — A second suspect in a Tuesday armed robbery was arrested Thursday afternoon, law officials said. Cameron Beverly, 20, was arrested on Cedar Lane ... Read more
4 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Carpenter Newsmedia to acquire Lake Charles American Press
LAKE CHARLES, La. – Shearman Company, LLC announced today it has an agreement to sell the assets of the daily Lake Charles American Press and ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
Longtime Natchez police officer Otis Mazique dies at 68
NATCHEZ — Otis Mazique, longtime Natchez police officer and “real-life cowboy” was a friend to many in law enforcement and in the community he served, according ... Read more
5 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Man robbed at gunpoint in yard, takes gun from suspect
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man who was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday evening managed to commandeer the weapon away from the robber before the robber fled ... Read more
5 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Adams County Sheriff’s Office gets armored truck
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Special Operations Team will soon have an armored truck to transport them to high-risk calls. Read more