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Photo gallery: Natchez Mayor signs lease for historic train depot
On Wednesday, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and local filmmakers Tate Taylor and John Norris did a public signing of a lease agreement for the historic ... Read more
3 hours ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Damaged utility pole causes 200 customers to lose power
A damaged utility pole around the intersection of Seargent Prentiss Drive and Jefferson Davis Boulevard has caused more than 200 Entergy customers in the area ... Read more
6 hours ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Judge denies second request to revoke murder suspect’s house arrest order
NATCHEZ — Judge Lillie Sanders this morning denied a second request by the Sixth District Attorney’s office to revoke the bond of Jessica Aldridge. Aldridge, ... Read more
8 hours ago by Sabrina Robertson.
City Hall painted purple with lights in support of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
NATCHEZ — Those around Natchez City Hall after dark might have noticed that the building has been painted with purple lights this week. The color ... Read more
8 hours ago by Staff Reports.
Natchez Early College Academy names STAR Student, STAR Teacher
NATCHEZ — Natchez Early College Academy senior Quadrick Bradford has been named NECA’s STAR Student for the 2020-2021 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council ... Read more
1 day ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Teen arrested in ongoing investigation of double homicide
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a teen who investigators believe is linked to the May 1, 2020, shooting and killing of 16-year-old ... Read more
1 day ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Revamped Crime Stoppers program helps area law enforcement solve crime
NATCHEZ — Law enforcement officers in Adams, Claiborne, Jefferson and Wilkinson counties appeared outside of Natchez City Hall for Wednesday press conference about the Southwest ... Read more
1 day ago by Sabrina Robertson.
President Felecia M. Nave launches Inaugural President Lecture Series at Natchez campus
NATCHEZ — Alcorn State University celebrated the historical inauguration of its first female president Felecia M. Nave by launching a lecture series at their Natchez ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Natchez hotel catches on fire
Fire and smoke billowed out of the roof of Excellent Inn & Suites at 43 Seargent Prentiss Drive as the hotel caught fire at approximately ... Read more
2 days ago by Hunter Cloud.
Natchez officials host closed meeting concerning potential land donation to the city
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen hosted a special called meeting Monday to discuss a potential property donation in an undisclosed location ... Read more
2 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
‘Slave Dwelling Project’ stirs up conversations about history
NATCHEZ — If you look closely enough at the bricks that make up historic places like Melrose, you can sometimes find fingerprints from the people ... Read more
3 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Adams County officials to lift mask mandate on May 1
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted to rescind the county’s mask mandate but continue holding gathering restrictions at county owned ... Read more
3 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Hank Williams Jr. to play Natchez 4th of July Celebration
NATCHEZ – On Sunday, July 4th, Hank Williams, Jr. will perform at The Natchez Bluff for Natchez 4th of July Celebration. Tickets go on sale ... Read more
3 days ago by Jan Griffey.
Law officials arrest 3 in connection with automobile burglaries
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Natchez Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division worked together to arrest an individual who investigators believe is ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
Master Gardners host spring plant sale at Co-Lin
The Adams County Master Gardeners hosted their annual spring plant sale outside of Copiah Lincoln Community College’s greenhouse in Natchez. Participants said people lined up ... Read more
5 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Security officer enjoys building relationships with students
NATCHEZ — Dietrich Woods steps out of her office and greets each person who drives onto the Natchez High School campus every school day, close ... Read more
5 days ago by Hunter Cloud.
Jobs everywhere but few workers to fill them
NATCHEZ — Business is booming at The Donut Shop. Owner Jason Tyson said his business doubled, then tripled during the year of COVID. “We would ... Read more
6 days ago by Jan Griffey.
Natchez artist opens mobile-making studio amid pandemic
NATCHEZ — Carolyn Weir has a unique craft that no one else in Natchez has and only a few people in the country have. She ... Read more
6 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
Concordia Parish jury finds Clayton man guilty in killing of his wife, 12-year-old boy
VIDALIA — A Concordia Parish jury found Marvin Watson, of Clayton, guilty of two counts of first-degree murder on Thursday for the June 2019, killing ... Read more
6 days ago by Sabrina Robertson.
International investors from India visit Natchez on economic development trip
NATCHEZ — A group of international investors from India visited Natchez Thursday to tour the area for a multi-faceted economic development prospect. Specifics on the ... Read more
