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05/03/2024

Vehicle strikes utility pole, caused power outage in area

NATCHEZ — About 40 customers in the vicinity of U.S. 61 and U.S. 84 are without power after a vehicle struck an electric pole near the intersection just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports someone driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer left the roadway and hit a utility pole holding a transformer, […]

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NATCHEZ — About 40 customers in the vicinity of U.S. 61 and U.S. 84 are without power after a vehicle struck an electric pole near the intersection just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports someone driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer left the roadway and hit a utility p...

05/03/2024

Prom dress giveaway this Saturday

NATCHEZ — Seeds of Change Resource Foundation is sponsoring a prom dress giveaway this Saturday, March 9, at the Natchez City Auditorium, 207 Jefferson Street. CEO Carolyn Myers, Ph.D. said, the giveaway is to help Miss-Lou area high school students who may be unable to afford their prom dresses. The giveaway lasts from 10 a.m. […]

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NATCHEZ — Seeds of Change Resource Foundation is sponsoring a prom dress giveaway this Saturday, March 9, at the Natchez City Auditorium, 207 Jefferson Street. CEO Carolyn Myers, Ph.D. said, the giveaway is to help Miss-Lou area high school students who may be unable to afford their prom dresses. ...

05/03/2024

Pets of the Week: Louise, Brighton, Coconut and lots of puppies

Louise is a beautiful, 1-year-old, spayed female Catahoula mix. She is a pretty light tan color with Merle markings and lovely hazel eyes, a happy, playful girl that enjoys walks and any kind of social activities with people and with other dogs. Louise is a medium sized dog — big enough take for long walks […]

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Louise is a beautiful, 1-year-old, spayed female Catahoula mix. She is a pretty light tan color with Merle markings and lovely hazel eyes, a happy, playful girl that enjoys walks and any kind of social activities with people and with other dogs. Louise is a medium sized dog — big enough take for l...

05/03/2024

Two more deer test positive for Chronic Wasting Disease in Tensas Parish

ST. JOSEPH, La — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports two new Chronic Wasting Disease detections in Tensas Parish for the 2023-2024 hunting season. The detections bring Louisiana’s total CWD positives to 21. Chronic Wasting Disease is a 100 percent always fatal disease caused by an infectious prion in deer and other members of […]

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ST. JOSEPH, La — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports two new Chronic Wasting Disease detections in Tensas Parish for the 2023-2024 hunting season. The detections bring Louisiana’s total CWD positives to 21. Chronic Wasting Disease is a 100 percent always fatal disease caused b...

05/03/2024

WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms expected into afternoon

NATCHEZ — Scattered to numerous showers, along with some thunderstorms, are expected to re-develop and move back into the area later this morning and into the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service forecast. An isolated severe thunderstorm or two, capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail to the size of quarters, will be […]

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NATCHEZ — Scattered to numerous showers, along with some thunderstorms, are expected to re-develop and move back into the area later this morning and into the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service forecast. An isolated severe thunderstorm or two, capable of producing damaging wind g...

05/03/2024

Tree falls on Kingston Road, causes accident

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a fallen tree on Kingston Road caused a one-vehicle accident Monday night. Thankfully, no one was injured, said Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten. The accident occurred at approximately 7:33 p.m. Monday during the evening storm in Natchez.

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NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a fallen tree on Kingston Road caused a one-vehicle accident Monday night. Thankfully, no one was injured, said Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten. The accident occurred at approximately 7:33 p.m. Monday during the evening storm in Natchez. Ema...

04/03/2024

Adams County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing juvenile

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to locate a missing teen. John Fredrick Leckie, age 16, has been missing since 9 p.m. Sunday from his Natchez residence. He has dark hair and is approximately 240 pounds, born on May 21, 2007. If anyone sees him, they should […]

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NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to locate a missing teen. John Fredrick Leckie, age 16, has been missing since 9 p.m. Sunday from his Natchez residence. He has dark hair and is approximately 240 pounds, born on May 21, 2007. Email newsletter signup ...

04/03/2024

Business offers donation of 30-plus acres on U.S. 61 north for new jail facility

NATCHEZ — An as-yet anonymous business has donated more than 30 acres on U.S. 61 north of Natchez to house a new county jail and criminal justice facility. Debbie Germany is leading an exploratory committee sanctioned by the county supervisors, which is exploring options for a new county jail and criminal justice complex. “This land […]

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NATCHEZ — An as-yet anonymous business has donated more than 30 acres on U.S. 61 north of Natchez to house a new county jail and criminal justice facility. Debbie Germany is leading an exploratory committee sanctioned by the county supervisors, which is exploring options for a new county jail and ...

04/03/2024

Natchez store’s video captures suspicious couple trying to clear way with truck, brute force

NATCHEZ – The owners of Go Mart are asking the public’s help in identifying a couple who damaged more than $30,000 in shelving early Saturday morning. The man and woman, captured on video in an older model blue Chevrolet truck, repeatedly rammed a pallet of shelving and backed over concrete poles during the early morning […]

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NATCHEZ – The owners of Go Mart are asking the public’s help in identifying a couple who damaged more than $30,000 in shelving early Saturday morning. The man and woman, captured on video in an older model blue Chevrolet truck, repeatedly rammed a pallet of shelving and backed over concrete pole...

04/03/2024

The Kitchen Bistro on Main Street permanently closed

NATCHEZ — The Kitchen Bistro & Piano Bar at 312 Main St. in Natchez has permanently closed. The fine dining restaurant once served food and beverages in an eclectic atmosphere with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant announced its closing on its social media page without any explanation. “The Kitchen Bistro and […]

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NATCHEZ — The Kitchen Bistro & Piano Bar at 312 Main St. in Natchez has permanently closed. The fine dining restaurant once served food and beverages in an eclectic atmosphere with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant announced its closing on its social media page witho...

04/03/2024

Thompson speaks to Business and Civic League; Patten and Bridgewater Irving receive man and woman of the year honors

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Business and Civic League presented a number of awards Friday night at its 46th annual awards banquet, including Man and Woman of the Year. Keynote speaker was U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, of Bolton who praised the community’s small businesses. Thompson became representative in Congress for Natchez and Adams County when […]

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NATCHEZ — The Natchez Business and Civic League presented a number of awards Friday night at its 46th annual awards banquet, including Man and Woman of the Year. Keynote speaker was U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, of Bolton who praised the community’s small businesses. Thompson became ...

04/03/2024

Looking back: Dunleith at the turn of the century

This turn-of-the century photograph of the 1856 mansion Dunleith documents its original wood-shingled roof and balustraded roof deck, now missing. Also documented in this photograph is what appears to be a two-toned paint scheme on the existing iron gates and posts of the front entrance. Also visible, but long missing, are a pair of cast-iron […]

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This turn-of-the century photograph of the 1856 mansion Dunleith documents its original wood-shingled roof and balustraded roof deck, now missing. Also documented in this photograph is what appears to be a two-toned paint scheme on the existing iron gates and posts of the front entrance. Also visibl...

04/03/2024

Anniversary of Wharlest Jacksons death must be remembered

For most people in Adams County, Feb. 27 was a typical day. But for those who recall the history – and those who still live in the shadow of it – the day was much more than typical. Feb. 27 marked the 56th anniversary of the death of Wharlest Jackson Sr., a leader of the NAACP […]

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For most people in Adams County, Feb. 27 was a typical day. But for those who recall the history – and those who still live in the shadow of it – the day was much more than typical. Feb. 27 marked the 56th anniversary of the death of Wharlest Jackson Sr., a leader of the NAACP […]

04/03/2024

Pondering a surprisingly weighty topic

When it comes to the plethora of “days” to commemorate on social media, I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short. I’ll pop open my feed at the end of a long day only to realize I’ve missed commemorating “National Dog Day” or “National Sons Day” or “National (insert anything you […]

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When it comes to the plethora of “days” to commemorate on social media, I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short. I’ll pop open my feed at the end of a long day only to realize I’ve missed commemorating “National Dog Day” or “National Sons Day” or “National (insert anythin...

04/03/2024

Spring Pilgrimage is blooming!

Spring is in the air – and with it anticipation! We are only one week from the opening weekend of Natchez Spring Pilgrimage 2024, and owners of more than 36 beautiful historic homes are about to dust off their welcome mats so they can greet the thousands of pilgrims who will make their way to […]

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Spring is in the air – and with it anticipation! We are only one week from the opening weekend of Natchez Spring Pilgrimage 2024, and owners of more than 36 beautiful historic homes are about to dust off their welcome mats so they can greet the thousands of pilgrims who will make their way to […...

03/03/2024

Ashleigh Valerie Johnson is new Miss Natchez Hospitality

NATCHEZ — Ashleigh Valerie Johnson was crowned Miss Natchez Hospitality Sunday afternoon. She will represent Natchez and Adams County in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant in July, where she will compete for more than $100,000 in scholarship and other prizes. Johnson is the daughter of Valerie Meng and David Johnson. A small but mighty crowd […]

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NATCHEZ — Ashleigh Valerie Johnson was crowned Miss Natchez Hospitality Sunday afternoon. She will represent Natchez and Adams County in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Pageant in July, where she will compete for more than $100,000 in scholarship and other prizes. Johnson is the daughter of Valer...

03/03/2024

Donations sought for Cost of Freedom memorial

VIDALIA, La. — “When you go see the wall, don’t go by yourself.” That was the advice given to Doug McCallister, a veteran who served his country from 1964 to 1967 from Fort Knox to Germany to Vietnam. McCallister had never before been to see the Vietnam Memorial Wall and had an opportunity to see […]

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VIDALIA, La. — “When you go see the wall, don’t go by yourself.” That was the advice given to Doug McCallister, a veteran who served his country from 1964 to 1967 from Fort Knox to Germany to Vietnam. McCallister had never before been to see the Vietnam Memorial Wall and had an opportunity t...

02/03/2024

Barnes takes leadership role in Mississippi Historical Society

Dr. Roscoe Barnes III, cultural heritage tourism manager for Visit Natchez, was recently named vice president of the Mississippi Historical Society. He was elected Thursday, Feb. 22, during the society’s annual meeting in Oxford. Barnes will serve with the new president, Dr. Rebecca Tuuri, associate professor of history at University of Southern Mississippi. She fills […]

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Dr. Roscoe Barnes III, cultural heritage tourism manager for Visit Natchez, was recently named vice president of the Mississippi Historical Society. He was elected Thursday, Feb. 22, during the society’s annual meeting in Oxford. Barnes will serve with the new president, Dr. Rebecca Tuuri, associa...

01/03/2024

Project to restore, reconnect Mississippi River side channels gets Outdoor Stewardship funding

NATCHEZ — Residents of Adams and Jefferson County will see the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund at work on the Mississippi River. One of 33 projects approved for funding will reconnect and restore the river side channels in those counties. Scott Lemmons, executive director of The Nature Conservancy, said the conservancy will work with the […]

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NATCHEZ — Residents of Adams and Jefferson County will see the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund at work on the Mississippi River. One of 33 projects approved for funding will reconnect and restore the river side channels in those counties. Scott Lemmons, executive director of The Nature ...

01/03/2024

Natchez native takes helm at Kentucky hospital

Frankfort Regional Medical Center has appointed John Ballard, PhD, FACHE, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ballard brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence in healthcare leadership to his new role. A native of Natchez, Ballard joins Frankfort Regional Medical Center with an impressive background in healthcare administration. Most recently, he served […]

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Frankfort Regional Medical Center has appointed John Ballard, PhD, FACHE, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ballard brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence in healthcare leadership to his new role. A native of Natchez, Ballard joins Frankfort Regional Medical Center with an im...

01/03/2024

Trio of agents joins Murray Land and Homes

Murray Land and Homes LLC recently welcomed three new agents to its team. Adam Oliveaux, William A. “Beau” Britt and Tiana Goodrich bring their varied expertise in real estate and land sales to the Murray Land and Homes team. Oliveaux is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, boating and coaching sports. He lives in […]

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Murray Land and Homes LLC recently welcomed three new agents to its team. Adam Oliveaux, William A. “Beau” Britt and Tiana Goodrich bring their varied expertise in real estate and land sales to the Murray Land and Homes team. Oliveaux is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, boating a...

01/03/2024

Body of man missing for 15 days discovered in Crosby

CROSBY – The body of a man reported missing two weeks ago has been found in Crosby. The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Department reported Friday morning that the body of Phillip Gordon, 66, had been recovered. Gordon had been last seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, in Crosby and had been the subject of an ongoing search […]

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CROSBY – The body of a man reported missing two weeks ago has been found in Crosby. The Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Department reported Friday morning that the body of Phillip Gordon, 66, had been recovered. Gordon had been last seen on Thursday, Feb. 15, in Crosby and had been the subject of an ...

01/03/2024

George F. Bowles house receives historical marker

The George F. Bowles House, located at 13 St. Catherine St., is the recent recipient of a historical marker presented by the City of Natchez and the NAPAC museum. Mayor Dan Gibson and a group of local residents unveiled the marker in front of the house during a dedication ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 28. The mayor […]

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The George F. Bowles House, located at 13 St. Catherine St., is the recent recipient of a historical marker presented by the City of Natchez and the NAPAC museum. Mayor Dan Gibson and a group of local residents unveiled the marker in front of the house during a dedication ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 28...

01/03/2024

Trips, custom designed couture gown, private, chef-created dinner parties among Save the Hall Ball auction items Saturday

NATCHEZ — Some once-in-a-lifetime trips and gifts will be auctioned off on Saturday at the Save the Hall Ball Saturday night. The Save the Hall Ball is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Pilgrimage Garden Club, which benefits preservation efforts at Stanton Hall and Longwood. The black tie affair begins at 8 p.m. and ends […]

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NATCHEZ — Some once-in-a-lifetime trips and gifts will be auctioned off on Saturday at the Save the Hall Ball Saturday night. The Save the Hall Ball is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Pilgrimage Garden Club, which benefits preservation efforts at Stanton Hall and Longwood. The black tie affair ...

01/03/2024

LEAP YEAR BABY: Baby Carradine beats odds to be born on Leap Day

NATCHEZ — A baby born at Merit Health Natchez defied the odds today to be born on Leap Day, an opportunity that only comes once every four years. “Baby Carradine leaped into the world today at 8:17 a.m., making him what is affectionately known as a “leap year baby!” the hospital shared on its social […]

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NATCHEZ — A baby born at Merit Health Natchez defied the odds today to be born on Leap Day, an opportunity that only comes once every four years. “Baby Carradine leaped into the world today at 8:17 a.m., making him what is affectionately known as a “leap year baby!” the hospital shared on it...

01/03/2024

VIDEO: First responders work to stop trash, tire fire from spreading

NATCHEZ — A slew of Miss-Lou first responders worked to contain a fire among tires and others debris at 10 Ratcliff Road in Natchez, where Johnny Delaughter and his wife and dog lived in a mobile home. That home was completely destroyed. No one was reported injured. Delaughter operated a junkyard of sorts on the […]

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NATCHEZ — A slew of Miss-Lou first responders worked to contain a fire among tires and others debris at 10 Ratcliff Road in Natchez, where Johnny Delaughter and his wife and dog lived in a mobile home. That home was completely destroyed. No one was reported injured. Delaughter operated a junkyard ...

29/02/2024

UPDATE: Couple’s home destroyed during fire of tires, debris; fire contained

NATCHEZ — A fire that threatened to spread to surrounding properties has been contained, Natchez fire officials said. However, it is taking crews from four fire departments, two emergency management agencies, law enforcement officers from the county and city and the Adams County Road Department crews to keep it that way. Fire fighters and fire […]

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NATCHEZ — A fire that threatened to spread to surrounding properties has been contained, Natchez fire officials said. However, it is taking crews from four fire departments, two emergency management agencies, law enforcement officers from the county and city and the Adams County Road Department cr...

29/02/2024

Cathedral alumnus celebrates 50-year reunion with $5,000 donation

NATCHEZ — Marie H. Davis, Ph.D., formerly of Natchez, is retired and lives in Chesapeake, Virginia. But she still has a heart for her hometown. Davis has sponsored many handouts of food and supplies for the community, but wanted to do more to benefit a specific population of residents who truly need it, she said. […]

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NATCHEZ — Marie H. Davis, Ph.D., formerly of Natchez, is retired and lives in Chesapeake, Virginia. But she still has a heart for her hometown. Davis has sponsored many handouts of food and supplies for the community, but wanted to do more to benefit a specific population of residents who truly ne...

29/02/2024

Police jury continues cooperative agreement with Department of Veterans Affairs

Vidalia, La. — The Concordia Parish Police Jury voted unanimously on Monday to continue its cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for just under $15,000 in order to provide services to 953 veterans and their families living in the parish. Per the agreement, the parish pays LDVA a total of $14,534 for […]

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Vidalia, La. — The Concordia Parish Police Jury voted unanimously on Monday to continue its cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for just under $15,000 in order to provide services to 953 veterans and their families living in the parish. Per the agreement, the par...

29/02/2024

City gets wrong address at property adjudication attempt on Tuesday night

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez was left with egg on its face after a public hearing on Tuesday night turned out to have been set for the wrong property. When necessary, the city holds public hearings during meetings of the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The mayor’s administration has focused on making the […]

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NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez was left with egg on its face after a public hearing on Tuesday night turned out to have been set for the wrong property. When necessary, the city holds public hearings during meetings of the Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The mayor’s administration has focuse...

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