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07/24/2024

A game of physicality and endurance, stickball is often referred to as the grandfather of field sports and the annual tournament in Mississippi is the game's premier event. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has been producing some of the country's best players for generations. A team from Mississippi will almost certainly be the one to beat in any tournament or exhibition game in the country.

CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) - As the drummers walk onto the field, the players behind them smack their hickory sticks ...

07/23/2024

The survey is an unofficial tally, as delegates may vote for the candidate of their choice when the party picks its new nominee. Under current party rules, a candidate will need the support of 1,976 delegates on the first ballot of that vote to win the nomination.

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party's nomi...

07/23/2024

Among numerous honors, he won a lifetime achievement Emmy Award and eight Daytime Emmys for outstanding game show host. After a brave public battle with pancreatic cancer, he died on Nov. 8, 2020. Sony Pictures Stage 10, where "JEOPARDY!" is still taped, has been renamed the Alex Trebek Stage.

Today, the U.S Postal Service celebrated the life and legacy of beloved "JEOPARDY!" host Alex Trebek with a Fo...

07/18/2024

Kates' event, "An Evening with Jim Kates: Reflections from a Veteran of the Civil Rights Movement in Natchez," will be held at NAPAC Museum at 301 Main Street. It is free and open to the public.

NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Jim Kates, who served as a civil rights worker in Natchez in 1965, will return to the city o...

07/18/2024

The Mental Health Mississippi mobile app is available for free download on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The DMH encourages all Mississippians to take advantage of this valuable resource to help manage their mental health effectively.

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) has announced the launch of a new tool aimed at improving me...

07/16/2024

"James Biglane was a legend in this community," said Supervisor Wes Middleton, whose wife is a member of Biglane's extended family. "His impact will be felt for a long time."

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Adams County supervisors have paid homage to James Biglane, the Natchez oilman and bank found...

07/16/2024

The assessment will be a forward-looking study that will examine what kind of facility is needed, how big it should be, the costs of building and maintenance, how to fund it, the types of criminal detainees it would hold, the staffing needed and more.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Adams County supervisors voted Monday to do a comprehensive "needs assessment" for a new jail...

07/16/2024

Griffin's journey began with a bang when, as a freshman, he led Jackson Prep to a Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) 6-A state championship. His impressive performance didn't stop there; he has been instrumental in securing titles for the Patriots in each of the last two seasons.

In the realm of high school baseball, Jackson Prep (Flowood, Miss.) has once again produced one of the most pr...

07/14/2024

The shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president and presumptive Republican nominee, law enforcement officials say. It was not immediately clear whether Trump was shot, but the former president's campaign quickly said that he was "fine."

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) - The shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated...

07/12/2024

With more major grants and appropriations awarded to Natchez and our partners during the Spring, and a major RAISE Grant awarded in June, we have now surpassed $75 million in just four years, a historic number representing teamwork at its best.

In January, I shared the news that with over $2 million in grants awarded in the first two weeks of 2024, Natc...

07/12/2024

Three days after a 4-year-old boy's body was pulled from a southwest Louisiana lake, and two days after the child's 1-year-old brother was rescued while crawling beside an interstate highway, Louisiana authorities announced a murder charge against the children's mother.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - Three days after a 4-year-old boy's body was pulled from a southwest Louisiana lake, ...

07/12/2024

The Concordia Parish School Board has officially accepted Superintendent Bachus's recommendation to grant a 5% pay increase for all support staff members.

The Concordia Parish School Board has officially accepted Superintendent Bachus's recommendation to grant a 5%...

07/11/2024

Rachel Thompson is in her first year as assistant coach for the Lady Wolves. Thompson, a native of Summit, graduated from North Pike High School in 2016. She attended Southwest Mississippi Community College from 2016-2018 where she was a member of the Lady Bears basketball team. During her time at Southwest, she was named MACJC Player of the week, and helped lead the Lady Bears to the MACJC State tournament finals.

WESSON, Miss. - Rachel Thompson is in her first year as assistant coach for the Lady Wolves. Thompson, a nativ...

07/11/2024

With more than $25 million in federal funds recently allocated to Natchez for its "Forks to Freedom" downtown revitalization project, city officials have begun the preliminary work leading to actual construction.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - With more than $25 million in federal funds recently allocated to Natchez for its "Forks to F...

07/08/2024

Power outages are mounting along the Texas coast after Beryl came ashore Monday and lashed Houston with heavy rains and powerful winds as the storm moved inland.

MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) - Power outages are mounting along the Texas coast after Beryl came ashore Monday and la...

07/02/2024

Adams County supervisors corrected their records Monday to say they're concerned about the county garbage collector's poor services but haven't declared it's failing to meet its contractual obligations.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Adams County supervisors corrected their records Monday to say they're concerned about the co...

07/02/2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease. This drug, developed by Eli Lilly, is designed to slow the progression of the disease by targeting and helping the body remove amyloid plaque buildup in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of ...

07/02/2024

The American Rescue Plan (ARPA) is funding an incentive grant program aimed at revitalizing the Historic Downtown Natchez Main Street District. Administered by NatchezDNA, the grant focuses on balcony, awning, and facade stabilization projects to stimulate investment and enhance the area's historic charm.

The American Rescue Plan (ARPA) is funding an incentive grant program aimed at revitalizing the Historic Downt...

07/02/2024

The mayor and aldermen began their new term Monday with high hopes for more unity and progress as they work to advance what they've been doing the past four years.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - The mayor and aldermen began their new term Monday with high hopes for more unity and progres...

06/25/2024

Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez is registering now for Kids College! The college will offer a variety of camps for kids during the month of July. All camps, excluding tennis, are held at Co-Lin's Natchez Campus.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez is registering now for Kids College! The college will offer a vari...

06/22/2024

The grant, provided by the United States Department of Transportation, will fund the Forks of Freedom Corridor project, a long-planned initiative aimed at revitalizing North Natchez. The project will focus on enhancing the area around the Highway 61 flyover, improving access to downtown Natchez, and beautifying Devereux Drive

Natchez, MS - In a significant boost to the city's infrastructure and development, Natchez has been awarded th...

06/20/2024

Aldermen have approved a proposal to continue operating the joint E911 emergency-dispatching operations with Adams County and having Natchez firefighters respond to calls outside the city.

Aldermen have approved a proposal to continue operating the joint E911 emergency-dispatching operations with A...

06/19/2024

"My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones," son Michael Mays said in a statement released by the club. "I want to thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart for the unwavering love you have shown him over the years. You have been his life's blood."

Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made hi...

06/19/2024

Despite more than a dozen people formally urging aldermen to let Truth Lounge reopen, the board declined to reverse a Natchez Planning Commission's decision to nullify its city permit.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - City aldermen voted 3-2 Tuesday for revoking the permit of a downtown Natchez nightclub that ...

06/18/2024

A collection of the region's renowned chefs, restaurateurs, vintners and craft beer brewers will travel to Natchez, Mississippi, a quaint riverside town known for its southern charm, significant architecture, and fascinating history, from July 26-27 to take part in the Natchez Food & Wine Festival.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - June 18, 2024 - A collection of the region's renowned chefs, restaurateurs, vintners and craf...

06/18/2024

A Melrose slave quarters is the site of a temporary exhibit that presents the history of the McMurran family - who built the Melrose estate -- and the people they held in bo***ge.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - A Melrose slave quarters is the site of a temporary exhibit that presents the history of the ...

06/15/2024

Alcorn State University football will be featured on various ESPN networks throughout the 2024 season.

Alcorn State University football will be featured on various ESPN networks throughout the 2024 season. Head co...

06/14/2024

City aldermen have approved the purchase of new air-conditioner components costing nearly $40,000 for Armstrong Library, which has curtailed its hours of operation because it's so hot.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - City aldermen have approved the purchase of new air-conditioner components costing nearly $40...

06/13/2024

06/13/2024

The Jackson television station's Your Hometown will feature Natchez in segments during WJTV's live newscast 4 p.m. till 5:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Hosts Walt Grayson and Ken South will be interviewing Natchez leaders and citizens as they showcase the city's various attributes and attractions. South, who grew up in Natchez, is WJTV's chief meteorologist. Grayson, a frequent Natchez visitor, is one of Channel 12's news anchors and reporters.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Mayor Dan Gibson is encouraging people to gather at the Natchez bluff park Friday afternoon t...