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First day back to school goes smoothly, safely at NASD
NATCHEZ — More than 1,800 students, all donning masks returned to classrooms in Natchez Adams School District schools on Monday. NASD Public Relations Director Tony ...
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COVID-19
Nursing homes, long-term care facilities respond to delta variant spread
NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou area nursing homes are taking precautions in light of the COVID-19 delta variant spreading throughout the area. Jeff Phillips, administrator at the ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 2:51 pm
COVID-19
Adams County officials said they won’t mandate mask-wearing amid delta variant spread
NATCHEZ — Some Adams County officials said they will not make mask-wearing mandatory at county facilities although guidance from the state health department and Centers ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, August 2, 2021 5:56 pm
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Two vehicle accident on corner of Homochitto Street, John R. Junkin Drive ends in DUI arrest
A two vehicle accident which occurred just before midnight Saturday at the corner of Homochitto Street and John R. Junkin Drive ended in a DUI ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, August 1, 2021 10:49 am
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Neighbors, officials gather to celebrate 31st annual Minorville Jubilee
The Minorville Jubilee on Saturday afforded the Minor Street neighborhood and surrounding community an opportunity to meet their elected officials and receive free school supplies, ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, July 31, 2021 2:10 pm
News
Response to community school supply giveaway indicator of need here, sheriff says
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Office and community volunteers hosted a back-to-school supply giveaway on Friday morning at the Adams County Safe Room. A line ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, July 31, 2021 10:43 am
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Natchez Aldermen approve hiring recreation director, recreation bond financing
NATCHEZ — City of Natchez officials voted to hire a Claiborne County woman to be the new director of Parks and Recreation on Friday in ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:15 pm
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UPDATE: Missing Person Alert issued for Natchez teen, last seen July 21
NATCHEZ — Law enforcement and the friends and family of a missing 19-year-old are asking for help from their community to find him. The Natchez ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 30, 2021 12:24 pm
COVID-19
Natchez Adams School District board member proposes mandatory vaccination of district employees
NATCHEZ — Natchez Adams School District board member Phillip West said he proposed making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all school district employees during a board ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 29, 2021 7:12 pm
COVID-19
COVID Task Force puts heads together to combat falsehoods about vaccination
NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams County COVID-19 Task Force met Thursday for the first time since May to discuss ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 29, 2021 7:03 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Health department recommends both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals wear masks in public indoor settings amid Delta spread
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued new guidelines about mask-wearing during a Wednesday press conference. State epidemiologist Paul Byers said MSDH is now recommending, ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 2:32 pm
News
Mississippi SHINE Project distributes water, masks, hand sanitizer
NATCHEZ — Before 9 a.m. on Friday, cars started to line up outside of the Adams County Safe Room as word of a free water, ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 6:34 pm
News
Suspect in 2019 kidnapping, sexual assault in Natchez arrested
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct information about where the assault took place. NATCHEZ — A man wanted for an alleged kidnapping ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:43 am
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Natchez graduates looking forward to college, careers after getting head start on higher education
NATCHEZ — As schools prepare to start a new school year in the weeks ahead, more than 150 graduates of Natchez High School and 40 ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, July 26, 2021 5:42 pm
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Beloved long-time Chancery Clerk, attorney in Adams County dies at 81
NATCHEZ — Thomas J. O’Beirne, a long-time Chancery Clerk of Adams County, died Sunday at age 81. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, July 26, 2021 5:08 pm
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Hallmark Channel Christmas movie filming in Natchez in August
NATCHEZ — A Hallmark Channel Christmas movie will be filming here in Natchez next month. Daniel Lewis of Evergreen Film Productions said the film stars ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 23, 2021 8:10 pm
Business
Mayor makes Eola announcement during State of City address
NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson’s first State of the City Address on Friday was not just about celebrating the developments that have happened in ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 23, 2021 8:06 pm
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Carnival in Natchez next month to be movie set for upcoming film
NATCHEZ — The Crooked Letter Picture Company Carnival next month will afford attendees an opportunity to walk on a movie set before the cameras start ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 23, 2021 3:24 pm
Business
Magnolia Bluff’s requiring masks or face coverings for customers, employees
NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluff’s Casino & Hotel will once again be requiring all patrons and employees to wear masks or face coverings, effective Sunday, July ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 23, 2021 1:03 pm
COVID-19
Physician Kenneth Stubbs urges vaccination
NATCHEZ — The rise in COVID-19 cases with the onslaught of the Delta variant is being felt locally, said Natchez physician Dr. Kenneth Stubbs. Stubbs ...
by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:46 pm
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