The Mississippi Legislature earmarked $1 million for Natchez infrastructure, including the Canal Street Bridge-though Mayor Dan Gibson says another $4 million is still needed. The roundup also notes steady Easter crawfish prices, blueberry freeze losses and rising regional electricity costs.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - The Mississippi Legislature has earmarked $1 million for Natchez infrastructure projects, including the replacement of the aging Canal Street bridge. The money is tucked into a bill the House and Senate passed Thursday for various local projects throughout Mississippi. Senate Bill 2189 specifies $500,0...

Residents are encouraged to come together for Watkins Street Cemetery Beautification Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers will assist with cleanup efforts, including trimming, pruning small bushes, and removing fallen limbs and debris. Organizers are calling on local groups such as so...

Mississippi honors late Mayor Butch Brown by naming the Sergeant Prentiss Drive Bridge; NASA's Michoud facility built key Artemis 2 components; the state raises school accountability standards for 2025-26, and Louisiana advances a two‑term governor amendment.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - The Seargent Prentiss Drive bridge crossing Liberty Road is to be named after former Natchez mayor Butch Brown with the enactment of a bill that passed through the Mississippi Legislature on Tuesday. As requested by Natchez-Adams County officials, the Legislature agreed to honor Brown by formally putti...

An arrest has been made in the six‑year‑old Natchez double homicide of Jimesia "Becky" Brown and Cameron "Cam" Jones, though investigators say additional suspects remain at large. Meanwhile, Louisiana lawmakers advanced Rep. Larry Bagley's plan to replace vehicle inspection stickers with a $6 an...

Mississippi approved a corrective plan for the Natchez‑Adams School District after late financial audits; LSU‑Alexandria will offer accelerated three‑year bachelor's degrees in IT and bioinformatics. The Big Hungry wildfire is 70% contained after burning 4,246 acres, a Louisiana "Click to Cancel" bill a...

A brush fire on Saragossa Road A in Natchez became a structure fire Saturday and is under investigation. Meanwhile, state policy moves include Louisiana's sales‑tax centralization debate, a plan to raise teacher pay, and Mississippi's new law holding landlords criminally liable for unpaid utilities; the river is 33.7...

MDOT will repair erosion threatening Canal Street near the Natchez Visitor's Center without closing the road, and a Louisiana hazing bill that could ban fraternities after a death has advanced to the House floor.

Mayor Dan Gibson broke a tie to appoint Lee Best as Natchez police chief, then rejected aldermen's move to create an assistant-chief post for commander Justin Jones, saying the new position hadn't been properly discussed. Critics argue Best lacks sufficient department experience.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Work will begin soon to repair erosion that threatens Canal Street by the visitors center and could've caused that section to be closed to traffic for several months, said Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson. Earlier assessments raised concerns that the busy thoroughfare could be blocked for six months, he said, ...

NATCHEZ, Miss. - The dispute that's been displayed the past two months by city aldermen and Mayor Dan Gibson in appointing the new Natchez police chief continued Tuesday, a day after a 4-3 vote that had the mayor breaking a tie to select Lee Best to lead the Natchez Police Department. Gibson broke another tie Tuesday ...

Natchez names Lee Best its new police chief. In other headlines: diesel tops $5/gal amid rising grocery costs, Gov. Tate Reeves vetoes a local emergency loan program, former Rapides Parish sheriff William Hildon was killed, and the Mississippi River at Natchez‑Vidalia is falling.

Merit Health Natchez needs donations for its Jars of Love peanut butter drive; ICE is assisting TSA at airports, and Entergy Louisiana launches demand‑response programs offering incentives for smart thermostats, solar customers and EV charging.

The City of Natchez has officially named Lee Best as its next chief of police following a closely contested decision by the mayor and board of aldermen Monday night. Best emerged as the selected candidate after a multi-step hiring process that began with eight applicants. The Natchez Civil Service Commission conducted ...