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NATCHEZ, Miss. –   County board President Kevin Wilson cited grievances Monday against Adams County’s garbage collector. “It appears the trash company is not doing a very good job,” Wilson said as the county Board of Supervisors listened to a resident gripe about the $35 monthly garbage-collection fee county households must pay for twice-a-week pickups…

  NATCHEZ — The Concord Quarters Juneteenth celebration, presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), served as a reminder of what the Juneteenth holiday is about.  This celebration brought families and friends together to have a fun day together. Nestled in a community that is rich in culture, Concord Quarters…

  NATCHEZ — Another year of Fishing with Fathers and Friends has been a success. Fifth Ward Alderman Ben Davis has been partnering with this event for the third year. Families from all over the area enjoyed a nice day of fun and bonding. “This event not only strengthened the bonds within families but also…

  NATCHEZ — U.S. Veteran John “Captain Jack” Kerwin, who served 25 years total in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, recently celebrated his 98th birthday, or as he put it, “I’m now pushing 99.” Friends of Kerwin gathered last Sunday at the Miss-Lou Military Museum at 107 Jefferson Davis Blvd., where they celebrated Kerwin…

Dr. David Slay, chief of interpretation for the Natchez National Historical Park, displays one of the many lights that will be displayed in honor of those where enslaved at the Melrose property. NATCHEZ, Miss. – A special event in commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday will be held at the Melrose estate at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June…