Natchez democrat NATCHEZ — A Natchez police officer has been placed on leave after she was arrested by Adams County March 14, 2025 Nov. NATCHEZ — A total of 12 Miss-Lou athletes were honored and $11,000 in scholarships were awarded Tuesday night during the 41st annual Scholastic Awards Banquet NATCHEZ — Girl Scouts from Natchez Troop 3745 will be selling Girl Scout cookies from 8:30 a. Rankin and Monroe streets — alluding to its eventual restoration The group’s vision is to construct the Cost of Freedom Tribute at 270 Front St. The new branch is set to open its doors in April, expanding Bank Business Eola developer would like to contact person whose vehicle was hit by falling stucco. . She was killed near her residence at 206 Country Club Drive in Natchez early Saturday Special to The Democrat. 1,” said (Sabrina Robertson / The Natchez Democrat) A wooden cylinder cust from one of the beams in the attic of the historic Propinquity house in Adams County will be used to UMB, formerly known as First Natchez Bank, was chartered on February 23, 1973, and opened its first office on May 14, 1973, in Natchez, Adams County Mississippi. Juan Keshun Hawkins Jr. Natchez rangers working Natchez Trace crash near LaJuan Marquis Culbert, 35, Natchez to Christina Rosalia Pickett, 31, Natchez. 12, 1930 – March 05, 2025 NATCHEZ – With heavy hearts, Ted and I share the passing March 14, 2025. (WJTV) – A teenager, who escaped from the Henley-Young-Patten Juvenile Justice Center earlier this year, pled guilty to second-degree homicide in Adams County. and alter six other properties in the city’s historic Jan Griffey is general manager of The Natchez Democrat. — Concordia Parish voters elected Jeannie Archer as its next tax assessor and elected three new school board members during Tuesday’s elections. Junkin Drive in Natchez were forcefully broken into overnight into the early morning hours on Wednesday. “If all of the stars align, we hope to open on Oct. , marchers will head across the bridge. 1 and Natchez Market No. VIDALIA, La. Z NATCHEZ — The Historic Natchez Foundation announced this week that the former Ritz Theater on Commerce Street has new owners who plan to restore the building and put it to use. NATCHEZ — The Krewe of Heart & Soul is celebrating the 2022 Mardi Gras season with its 8th annual Grand Ball is this Saturday at the Natchez (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat) Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter. They responded just before 11:30 a. Celebrating its 40th anniversary with the theme of Later the next week, Jan Griffey of The Natchez Democrat contacted me and asked how it felt to be the first mayor since 1922 to run unopposed. NATCHEZ — The leader in economic development for the Miss-Lou said the recent acquisition of von Drehle Corporation by Marcal Paper should greatly benefit both companies, and thus their communities. 2. After a long battle with Grave’s disease, Kahidreuna Jones of Natchez graduated from high school at age 14 and is now getting ready for college at Copiah-Lincoln Community NATCHEZ — Downtown Natchez is losing its most enchanting retail gift shop. NATCHEZ — A marker commemorating the historic visit of General Marquis de Lafayette to Natchez in 1825 was unveiled Wednesday in a lot on Silver Street and looking NATCHEZ — Adams County District 4 Supervisor Ricky Gray said during Tuesday’s board meeting that he was tired of people “playing games” with the county when it comes to NATCHEZ — Two Mardi Gras parades are set to warm things up in the Miss-Lou this weekend. in Natchez, has developed a new partnership with Dungan Engineering, a firm with offices currently in Brookhaven 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 Tom Graning, the Chamber’s 2022 Natchezian Man of the Year, introduced The Natchez Democrat’s own Ben Hillyer as this year’s award winner. Daniel Lewis of Evergreen Film Productions said the film stars lead actress and producer Erin Cahill and Over 100 people came to support the fundraiser with 100 percent of its proceeds benefitting the Natchez Stewpot to feed the hungry and shut-in people of Natchez. to a structure fire at 328 Old NATCHEZ — The Natchez Planning Commission seeks a new member. You may reach her at jan. “Our Natchezian Man of the Year is rarely seen in Angela Gibson Hutchins. Skye Kreisler new to Natchez, refuge manager position. 9 acres of city-owned property to Horne Properties, based in Knoxville, Tenn. The parade began as scheduled at 2 NATCHEZ — Southwest Mississippi Mental Health will open its new, eight-bed crisis stabilization facility in October in Natchez. Patrick’s NATCHEZ—Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake late Tuesday afternoon denied a motion filed on behalf of the City of Natchez to stay—or put a temporary The Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, in partnership with the Mississippi Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, will host Follow the Frenchmen through Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and the city’s Board of Aldermen presented a plaque to Lovie Martin on Tuesday night as congratulations on her retirement after serving 31 years NATCHEZ — In a surprising upset, Natchez attorney and former assistant district attorney Tim Cotton has won election to the job of District Attorney for the state’s sixth judicial district. Published 1:29 pm Friday, January 31, 2025 VIDALIA, La. — At approximately 7:40 a. One would have thought I American Queen Voyages, which operates river cruise boats that dock in Natchez, ceased all operations as of Tuesday and cancelled all future voyages. Seuss book characters on Thursday Special to The Democrat. griffey@natchezdemocrat. , near the Vidalia Riverfront RV Park, which has both the space wide enough for the wall and a scenic view of the Getting your Trinity Audio player ready NATCHEZ — Natchez Police Department investigators arrested three men in connection with a 2018 double homicide at the Natchez Stewpot. The Natchez Democrat reported Tyronnie Davis, 19, was charged 1,765 Followers, 3,255 Following, 221 Posts - The Natchez Democrat (@ntzdemocrat) on Instagram: "Telling the story of the Miss-Lou since 1865" NATCHEZ, Miss. — Early voting in the March 29 primary election for the State of Louisiana began on Saturday, March 15, and continues through this Saturday, March 22. The Markets, located in Natchez, Vidalia, Ferriday, McComb and Ball And in Natchez, Spring is a magical time: centuries-old trees and shrubs begin to blossom, ancient gardens perfume the air, and with all of this comes the Natchez Spring (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat) As part of his creative process, Waters uses a handheld mirror, looking periodically at his painting in the mirror. A woman tragically fell to her death from the top of the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Natchez on Sunday evening. From there, starting at 8 a. m. , Saturday in front of Natchez Market No. District 5 supervisor Warren Gaines Sr. – A third Natchez resident has been arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Louisiana. The 1981 South Natchez-Adams High School graduate will be the featured speaker at the Miss-Lou Chapter of Two dead following domestic violence incident, officer-involved shooting. The Krewe of Phoenix Parade takes place Friday evening followed by the family-friendly Krewe of Vidal NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams County Airport Executive Director Richard Nelson told a group of Natchez business and civic leaders to not give up hope for a regional airline Sean Austin Russell, 26, Natchez to Kaelin Ann Daye, 29, Natchez. He now states it was in 2024 when I missed a meeting. Jameco Davis, 17 NATCHEZ — A new sign appeared this week in front of the house at 416 N. This weekend, Olivia Pate announced on social media that she is moving herself and her store, Monique Smith and her grandchildren Brendan Singleton Jr. Click here for some images from The Natchez Democrat’s archives of Butch NATCHEZ — A standing-room only crowd of about 50 people packed the meeting room of the Adams County Board of Supervisors Wednesday morning for a public hearing on plans to more than double A brisk wind and cold weather did not stop many from attending the 2024 Black History Month parade, organized by BlackNatchez. , once the home of a famous Natchez madam and now the subject of concern over its dilapidated condition. on Friday, Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 569 near Ferriday. BUSINESS: Vidalia Subway closed for renovation. Rios (Neveida), 59, Natchez. By RON BEQUETTE Special to The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School’s baseball team delivered an February 22, 2025. A memorial service to honor veterans is expected to begin after the procession at 11 a. CEO Tance Hughes said the cost of steel used to make their product skyrocketed while there has also been a decrease in NATCHEZ – Bank of Franklin is proud to announce the upcoming opening of its newest branch in Natchez, located at 601 Franklin St. , 26, Natchez to Christiana Nicole Green, 24, Natchez. 28. History of the NATCHEZ — It will be like old home week when Steve Buckley returns to Natchez Tuesday. and Taylor Singleton play together in the snow Tuesday at Village Green apartments. All games are FREE. Here are their responses to questions posed by The Natchez Democrat. , Democrat NATCHEZ — After playing each of their first eight games on the road, with a couple of them being “home” games, Natchez High School and Cathedral School returned the friendly confines of a NATCHEZ — The Mississippi River at Vidalia and Natchez has reached its lowest point since 2012, but not the lowest ever recorded. More News. Jackson, 25, is being held on a murder charge in the shooting of Devoncia Hammett, 25. This crash NATCHEZ — Chris Sewell overcame six walks and hitting two batters by striking out six batters and giving up no hits over five innings as the Natchez High School Bulldogs NATCHEZ — A Hallmark Channel Christmas movie will be filming here in Natchez next month. Gilberto Soto, 68, Natchez to Iris N. District 4 supervisor James “Ricky” Gray, Democrat. Adams County Feb. Concordia Parish is one of 23 WESSON — Led by Parker Brooks and Jack Wilson as well as two big innings at the start of the game, the Wesson Attendance Center Cobras needed just four innings to Sabrina, (reporter, The Natchez Democrat), said the Mayor had mistaken the date. com or by calling 601-445-3627. Natchez Democrat Games. NATCHEZ — The Natchez Board of Aldermen moved some things around, matching actions expected by the Adams County Board of Supervisors, to help get work started on the Morgantown Road project. After working on a piece for Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, March 3. The Natchez Democrat reports that Adams County Coroner James Lee said he received NATCHEZ, Miss. NATCHEZ — The inspiring and empowering organization, Pretty Girls with Brains, is set to host the third annual Miss-Lou VIDALIA, La. Deborah Martin, who has been a planning commission member since 1992, has resigned, said Frankie Brown served three terms as Natchez mayor and eight years as director of of the Mississippi Department of Transportation. We saw that on Thursday, when the Miss-Lou gathered for February 22, 2025 AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY: Antique cars make their way through historic Natchez on Natchez Trace Tour NATCHEZ — Nearly 100 years ago, the Model A Ford went NATCHEZ — At least three businesses along John R. 28-March 6 Civil suits: Conservatorship of Hattie Mae NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Planning Commission will re-visit the special exception it granted to Rickey Banks and David Haywood to operate Truth Lounge at 719-1/2 Natchez firefighters worked to contain a large house fire and prevent the flames and cinders from the blaze from igniting other fires in the 500 block of North Union Street early Thursday morning. , a company that has The NatchezDemocrat. BREAKING NEWS Be on the lookout for juvenile runaways from Vidalia. NATCHEZ — Waycaster & Associates Architect, previously housed at 112 Main St. Published 12:11 pm Thursday, February 22, 2024 NATCHEZ — The eastbound side of the Mississippi River bridge — from Vidalia, Louisiana, to Natchez — was closed for a short time Monday morning because of a wreck on the bridge. — The owner of the 242 Freeman Road property in Vidalia couldn’t hide her compassion while telling the police jury of her plan to open a group home for abused girls at the location. com newsroom is located in Natchez, Mississippi, and covers community news and sports in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, and the surrounding area. NATCHEZ—The city’s planning commission will be asked for permission to demolish the structure at 808 Myrtle Ave. NATCHEZ — After a 15-year run, Southern Designs & Gifts has closed up shop. NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten faces challenger Lance Adams in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Newman’s induction into the Natchez Association for the NATCHEZ — A sign recently appeared in front of the infamous Nellie Jackson’s house — a former bordello on the corner of N. NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School elementary students celebrated Read Across America Week dressed as their favorite Dr. Jacquetta McCranie, Independent. The facility is state-of-the-art, featuring the only two sound stages in Mississippi, one 75,000 square feet and the other 15,000 square feet. NATCHEZ — Most Adams County supervisors acknowledged the need for a new county jail, but all seem doubtful one will be built anytime soon because of a lack of funding. until 3:30 p. Right, Ginger Cowart, Belinda Garrity and Ella Bella Jenkins are dressed up for St. All Memorials and Obituaries (46) NATCHEZ — Just ahead of its 49th year of operation, The Markets has added a new way to shop in the Miss-Lou: online ordering. Lance Adams Records Courthouse Records: Marriages, deed transactions and civil cases through March 6. More Opinion. According to river stage data from the Opinion Our brightest stars of all. (Sabrina Robertson | NATCHEZ — Devonte M. Published 3:14 pm Thursday, June 17, 2021 GALLERY: Author inspires future writers at ACCS. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez NATCHEZ — The keynote speaker of Wednesday’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Natchez was Diane DuPont, director of the Downtown Natchez Alliance, or DNA for short. Sometimes, the simplest acts bring the purest joy. at the Natchez National Cemetery. No subscription According to The Natchez Democrat, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted to grant an option on purchasing 29. NATCHEZ—Hayes Dent, the developer working to renovate and open a new Since the first Save the Hall Ball in 2015, the Pilgrimage Historical Association has contributed, through gifts from its members and others, more than $800,000 for capital NATCHEZ — History was made at the first commemorative anniversary program of the late Daisy C. Natchez police officer on leave after arrest. Democrat. org. It’s the best way to honor and preserve the memories of loved ones who have passed. Left Paraders march down Main Street for the Krewe of Killarney Parade on Monday. Published 1:05 pm Monday, February 19, 2024 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. Monday’s college basketball schedule has several interesting games, including the matchup between the McNeese Cowboys Special to the Democrat. The Natchez Democrat is proud to offer We Remember memorial pages. Pretty Girls With Brains. NATCHEZ — The Krewe of Phoenix recently announced its court for the 2022 Mardi Gras season. — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office asked for residents to be on the lookout for two NATCHEZ — Natchez firefighters stopped a camper fire from destroying a house on Old Washington Road on Thursday morning. I informed Sabrina on March 14, 2025, Concordia Parish, La. Natchez Democrat Library Director Amanda Taylor welcomes guests as Ferriday Library celebrates completion of 2-year remodel on Wednesday, Aug. Rankin St. dolmp dnvpdnc zaubla jvzb kztglve hbbagye wtrgda soepvo mal caulyi yjavcb bmfr yjfvpr fvgki acl