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  NATCHEZ — Separate vehicle wrecks happened almost simultaneously around the 5 p.m. rush hour Thursday. One of these was a two-vehicle accident that happened on Seargent Prentiss Drive near Relaz Inn and the other was a two-vehicle accident near the Corner Bar at Canal and State streets. Ambulances responded to both crashes and all…

The Natchez Stewpot, a vital community service feeding hundreds daily, is facing a critical shortage of meat donations. Marcus Archer, the outgoing director, issued an urgent plea on social media highlighting that while canned goods like corn and green beans are plentiful, the Stewpot’s freezers are nearly empty. “We desperately need meat,” Archer emphasized, clarifying…

On March 26, 2025, the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) assisted the Jonesville Police Department (JPD) in responding to a shooting incident reported in the area of Tal Gibson Street. At approximately 3:01 p.m., emergency dispatch received multiple calls about yelling and gunfire. Responding officers quickly located an injured male near 9th and 10th Streets,…

The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a successful investigation resulting in the rescue of more than forty abused dogs in Clayton, Louisiana. The investigation began in early January when authorities received reports of dogs running loose and suspicions of dog fighting activities on a 28-acre property located at 295 Anderson Road. Initially, CPSO investigators…

NATCHEZ, Miss. – The Board of Aldermen has confirmed the appointment of an historic preservation specialist to be Natchez’ city planner. Mingo Tingle worked nearly 21 years at the Mississippi Department of Archives and Historic performing duties that included overseeing the upkeep of state historic sites and helping private property owners properly plan their preservation…

NATCHEZ, Miss. – City aldermen on Tuesday endorsed Natchez real-estate developer Jimmy Smith’s remediation plans to revitalize the old Tracetown shopping center. Smith is making use of a state program that helps developers defray the costs of cleaning up contaminated properties so they can be commercially viable. Tracetown’s buildings – which are largely vacant with…

The City of Natchez, through its Workforce Development Department, has officially launched the Building Trades Electrical Program at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus. This program aims to address the increasing demand for skilled electricians by offering accessible, high-quality training for residents interested in careers within the electrical trades. The program kicked off on March 3,…

Creative artists, graphic designers, and visual enthusiasts, here’s your chance to showcase your talent and win $500! The LSJ Flotilla committee is excited to announce their design contest for the official 2025 Flotilla Poster Image. The winning design will be featured prominently on T-shirts, posters, and various merchandise, capturing the spirit of the beloved annual…

Natchez, MS – The Miss-Lou community has once again shown its incredible generosity, helping 95 Country set a new record during its annual 95 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon on March 13-14, 2025. This year’s radiothon raised an outstanding $56,237, surpassing last year’s record of $51,915—the most ever raised in a single year…

England Airpark and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) are set to launch their new “Fly Local, AEXplore Global” campaign tomorrow, March 19th. The initiative aims to revitalize and expand central Louisiana’s air travel connectivity, addressing significant industry challenges including the recent departure of United Airlines. “We are optimistic about the future of AEX, but we need…