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Man leads police on chase in stolen Lexus with woman, young girl in car
NATCHEZ — Natchez police say a man driving a stolen vehicle led them on a chase Thursday afternoon before crashing in a ditch and sending ... Read more
6 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Coroner: DNA collected from remains found in boot, optimistic ID will be made
Adams County Coroner James Lee said he is hopeful DNA collected from human remains found inside a boot at Anna’s Bottom earlier this week will ... Read more
6 hours ago by Ben Hillyer.
Concordia Parish municipal elections Saturday
Voters in Concordia Parish will go to the polls Saturday to cast ballots in the presidential preference primary and municipal primary election. Read more
6 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Drive-in movies coming to downtown this weekend
This weekend, the old Isle of Capri casino parking lot on Silver Street will be transformed into a drive-in movie theater with its first shows ... Read more
6 hours ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Mississippi doctor on COVID-19: ‘This is bad stuff and nobody wants it.’
A physician and administrator of the Mississippi’s largest hospital said he’s tired of hearing myths about the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “You’ll hear people ... Read more
10 hours ago by Magnolia State Live.
Mississippi’s largest hospital: ‘We are full,’ urges people to follow coronavirus rules
Mississippi hospital leaders said surging COVID-19 coronavirus patients are overwhelming a number of hospitals in the state. “We are seeing in Mississippi, an increase in ... Read more
11 hours ago by Magnolia State Live.
Ex-Fox News anchor, Mississippi native Shepard Smith to return on CNBC
Shepard Smith, who abruptly quit Fox News Channel last October amid the ascendancy of opinionated programming, will bring a nightly newscast to CNBC this fall. ... Read more
1 day ago by Magnolia State Live.
Police say man set fire to neighbor’s pickup truck
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man faces a charge of arson after police said he set fire to his neighbor’s black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
Suspect arrested in burglary at Natchez Democrat office
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man faces charges of two counts of burglary and is being held on a $50,000 bond after police said he broke ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
Mississippi COVID-19 cases rising faster than nearly every country in the world — except three
New COVID-19 cases are rising more quickly in Mississippi than nearly every country, yes, country, in the world. In the last seven days, Mississippi has ... Read more
1 day ago by Magnolia State Live.
COVID-19 hits dozens of lawmakers; state leaders beg Mississippians to protect themselves as virus rapidly spreads
Mississippi’s governor and top public health official implored people Wednesday to help slow the spread of COVID-19 during a rapid rise in diagnosed cases — ... Read more
1 day ago by The Associated Press.
COVID-19 testing alert a false alarm
NATCHEZ — Cell phone alerts regarding COVID-19 testing on Thursday, July 9, at the National Guard Armory in Natchez are not true, emergency officials said. Read more
1 day ago by Sabrina Robertson.
New contemporary art gallery in Natchez to hold opening reception Friday
NATCHEZ — A new contemporary art gallery will open its doors Friday with an artist exhibition, reception and ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Natchez Adams ... Read more
1 day ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Man charged in molestation case
NATCHEZ — A Natchez man faces charges of statutory rape of a juvenile and sexual battery after Adams County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report ... Read more
1 day ago by Scott Hawkins.
Mississippi COVID-19 numbers continue sharp climb with Wednesday report
NATCHEZ — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 674 new cases of COVID-19 and 30 virus-related deaths in Mississippi on Tuesday. Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
Natchez celebrates Crepe Myrtles Summer 2020 with self-guided tours
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez is again celebrating the blooming season of Crepe Myrtles that are flush with color this time of year. Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
GoFundMe account set up for restoration of Turning Angel monument
Making a donation to the restoration and repair of the Turning Angel monument is now just a mouse click away. Read more
3 days ago by Ben Hillyer.
Report: Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hoseman contracts COVID-19
Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has reportedly tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, his spokesman said Tuesday. “Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann has informed members of ... Read more
3 days ago by Magnolia State Live.
Reeves’ tries to put blame for COVID spike on protests, but state’s top health expert disagrees
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Sunday that recent spikes in coronavirus cases are tied to protests, not community spread at social gatherings, but his statement ... Read more