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Adams County supervisors deciding who to appoint as judge
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Adams County supervisors are pondering who to appoint as Justice Court judge in place of Audrey Minor, who resigned earlier this month amid published reports she was being sued by a court clerk and was the subject of a complaint filed with the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance. In a letter presented…
Natchez aldermen approve new budget for funding the city
NATCHEZ, Miss. – The Board of Aldermen approved a $45 million budget Thursday to fund all the public programs and services provided by Natchez. Aldermen will later consider and approve pay raises they’ve discussed for themselves, the mayor and other city employees for the fiscal year that starts in October. Only about $6 million of…
Flood Watch Remains in Effect Through Thursday Afternoon
A Flood Watch remains in place for much of Mississippi through Thursday afternoon due to the potential for flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Affected Areas: The Flood Watch covers portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi. Specific counties include: Central Mississippi: Attala, Choctaw, Copiah, Hinds, Leake, Madison,…
Aldermen confirm new Natchez transit director
NATCHEZ, Miss. – City aldermen have confirmed the appointment of Louis Davis as Natchez Transit director, a post he’s provisionally held since July following the retirement of long-time director Sabrena Bartley. Since he’s Alderman Ben Davis’ brother, questions arose on whether Louis Davis’ appointment could be violating state nepotism or conflicts-of-interest laws. The Mississippi Ethics…
Mike Bunn to speak at Sept. 24 meeting of NHS
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Mike Bunn, director of Historic Blakeley State Park in Spanish Fort, Ala., will give a lecture at the Tuesday, Sept. 24 meeting of the Natchez Historical Society. His topic is, “Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South during America’s Revolutionary Era.” Bunn’s presentation is part of a lecture series that is…
Natchez board tries again for street repair bids; Convention Center renovation moving forward
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Aldermen moved Tuesday to again seek construction proposals for repairing or overlaying Main, Franklin, Canal and Homochitto streets. After failing twice this summer in attracting bids from contractors, the Natchez officials are trying another scaled-down approach. They’re looking to just patch potholes on Main and Franklin – along with sections of streets…
Natchez prepares for Francine’s potential storm damage
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Aldermen on Tuesday extended the contract for the city’s storm debris-pickup company as Francine was expected to strengthen into a hurricane before the storm reaches the Natchez area. Looks Great Services of Columbia has been contracted by the city since February 2021, when the city was hit hard by an ice storm. Another…
Concordia Parish Prepares for Hurricane Francine: Storm Predictions and Safety Measures
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. – Tim Vanier, Director of the Concordia Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), provided a detailed forecast of the expected local impact of Hurricane Francine during the Concordia Parish Police Jury meeting on Monday, September 9. The hurricane is predicted to pass over Concordia Parish in the early hours…
Weather Closures – Live Updates
School Closures Natchez-Adams School District Schools – Early Dismissal on Wednesday 9/11/24 —– Closed Thursday 9/12/24 Holy Life School – Early Dismissal on Wednesday 9/11/24 —– Closed Thursday 9/12/24 Government Office Closures None Reported Business Closures: None Reported
Natchez-Adams School District Announces Early Dismissal and Closures Due to Inclement Weather
NATCHEZ, MS – In preparation for impending severe weather, the Natchez-Adams School District has announced early dismissals for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, followed by the closure of all schools and offices on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Early Dismissal Schedule for September 11, 2024: The following schools will dismiss early to allow staff and students to…