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Scott McLemore named President & CEO of Concordia Bank & Trust while Biglane continues in the role as President Emeritus
The Board of Directors of Concordia Bank & Trust Company and Concordia Capital Corporation has announced the appointment of Scott B. McLemore as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Bank and the Corporation. This move marks the next phase in the Company's management succession plan. McLemore succeeds P...
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WM Suspends Collection Services in Southwest Mississippi Due to Severe Weather
NATCHEZ, MS - January 21, 2025 - Waste Management (WM) has announced the suspension of all garbage and trash collection services in Southwest Mississippi and surrounding areas due to severe weather conditions, including projected snow and freezing temperatures. The affected areas include Pike County, Lincoln County, Na...
Jan 21, 2025
Rapides Parish Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Weather
Rapides Parish officials have declared a state of emergency in anticipation of severe winter weather expected to impact the area. The declaration, issued by Craig Smith, President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury, highlights the potential dangers posed by extreme cold, wind chills, and hard freezes. The National Weath...
Jan 20, 2025
Warming Shelter to Open in Natchez Due to Extreme Cold Weather
Natchez, MS - Adams County Emergency Management, has issued a public service announcement to alert Natchez and Adams County residents about the extreme cold weather expected to affect the area tonight through Thursday morning. A warming shelter will be open at 323 Liberty Road from 5:00 PM Sunday January 19th until 8:0...
Jan 19, 2025
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Natchez and Concordia Parish Area
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued from late Monday night through Tuesday evening. What to Expect Heavy snow is possible, with total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches predicted for portions of northeast Louisiana and central Mississippi. The winter weather could lead to slick and hazardous road conditions, particu...
Jan 18, 2025
MLK parade postponed due to weather
Due to the inclement weather conditions on Monday, the annual Martin Luther King Day parade in Natchez has been postponed. The parade will instead take place Sunday, Jan. 26, said organizer Jaqueline Marsaw. Line up begins at 2 p.m. on Broadway Street and the parade begins at 3 p.m. The post MLK parade postponed due to...
Jan 18, 2025
Winter Weather Closures
Closures due to the approaching winter weather will become available here as we receive updates. To report a closure for your business email info@listenupyall.com - Please include the Business name, your name, your phone number, your title at the business, and days planned to close. Closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025 All...
Jan 17, 2025
Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus Offers Enrichment Courses for Spring 2025
Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Natchez Campus is offering two exciting enrichment courses this spring: Beginner Pickleball and Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR. Both courses are designed to provide participants with valuable skills in a fun and engaging environment. Beginner Pickleball: Learn the Nation's Fastest...
Jan 17, 2025
Natchez Youth Sports Announces Spring 2025 Baseball Registration and Season Details
Natchez, MS - Natchez Youth Sports (NYS) is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for its Spring 2025 Baseball season. Online registration is available at natchezyouthsports.com. The registration period will run from January 10 to February 1, 2025. The leagues offered by Natchez Youth Sports include Wee Ball...
Jan 15, 2025
Despite drone sightings to south, Wilkinson County says none reported there
NATCHEZ — While West Feliciana officials and residents are concerned about mysterious, coordinated drone sightings there, a Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office representative, just to the north, said Monday morning that no drone sightings have been reported. Who is behind the drones that sheriff’s deput...
Jan 13, 2025
FOSTER FAIL: HPR dog finds forever home after 900-plus days
NATCHEZ — Amy, a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees mix, has officially found her forever home. HoofBeats and PawPrints Rescue announced that on Jan. 9, over 900 days since Amy’s rescue, her foster family Andrew and Taryn Tenbusch, decided they couldn’t part with her and made her an official member of their fa...
Jan 13, 2025
Walmart says customers should discard recalled chicken broth
NEW YORK (AP) - Walmart says customers should throw out a chicken broth product that was sold at stores in mostly Southern states late last year. The retailer has recalled 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth that had been sold at 242 stores in nine states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rep...
Jan 13, 2025
Environmental assessments done of Natchez properties to redevelop
NATCHEZ, Miss. - The mayor and Natchez aldermen heard a report Tuesday about environmental assessments of various deteriorated properties that include the old IP site, Eola hotel and Tracetown shopping center to potentially redevelop for new commercial ventures. The assessments were paid for with a $492,000 federal gr...
Jan 08, 2025
Giani returns to Natchez to be interim city planner
NATCHEZ, Miss. - Aldermen today appointed former city planner Rico Giani to replace Frankie Legaux on an interim basis while city officials search for someone to take the job permanently as Natchez' chief administrator of zoning and architectural regulations. Legaux resigned Dec. 31 after about five years of service wi...
Jan 07, 2025
Visit Natchez Announces Black History Month Programming
Located along the Mississippi River, Natchez, Mississippi, renowned for its rich history, southern charm and significant architecture, will host a series of events this February in honor of Black History Month. "Natchez is rooted in a rich legacy of resilience, triumph and cultural impact," said Roscoe Barnes...
Jan 07, 2025