This Monday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m., we will be celebrating something truly special - our Sixth Annual Natchez Day of Unity. Begun in 2020, this event has become one of my favorites of the year. And this year we are taking it to the next level - a free Ice Cream Social at the Natchez Civic Center featuring live music by...

City officials fielded complaints about maintenance at North Natchez Park; Louisiana superintendents oppose Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to redirect $168 million for $2,000 teacher stipends; the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled the attorney general is the sole authority to manage state litigation. Early voting begins in Loui...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bill sponsored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) that would designate the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Historic Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the National Park Service has cleared a key Senate committee hurdle. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approv...

NATCHEZ, Miss. - The mayor and aldermen fielded complaints Tuesday about conditions at North Natchez Park and its historic renovated Youth Center. "We've been neglecting the park for a while now," said Alderman Billie Joe Frazier. While he insisted the Youth Center "is in shambles," Mayor Dan Gibson...

Chastney Doyle is the new executive director of the Downtown Natchez Alliance. Louisiana posts strong early‑reading gains; Mississippi Blood Services warns of a nearly 30% donor shortfall; a new Louisiana voter ID law begins July 2027. River at 38.49 ft.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - The city's congressional lobbyist said legislation is "in the hopper" for the U.S. Congress to give Natchez about $2.4 million to rebuild the Canal Street bridge. Noting "it's not a done deal yet," Gregg Harper said the allocation still has more steps to take before the House and Se...

Legislation would provide roughly $2.4 million to rebuild Natchez's Canal Street Bridge, though approval is still pending. The article also covers Louisiana ATV safety efforts, Mississippi storm aid, a new duck season, and river levels.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Chesney Doyle has met with the Natchez mayor and city aldermen many times in recent years as a leader in the redevelopment of downtown Natchez, but she addressed them Tuesday for the first time as the newly appointed executive director of the Downtown Natchez Alliance. Noting she's "looking forwar...

Natchez man arrested after family detained him following reported sexual contact with a 15-year-old; 27-year-old Kadarius Tyree Terrell faces charges of statutory rape and providing false identification, authorities say.

An Adams County trailer on Red Loop Road was destroyed by fire Thursday morning; all occupants escaped and no injuries were reported. In other regional headlines: a Louisiana Democratic runoff is set for June 27, MDOT urges motorists to secure vehicle loads, Louisiana ranks 48th in child well‑being despite education ...

Natchez Aquatic Center opens for the season; Louisiana will phase out vehicle inspection stickers (July 1 citation moratorium, $6 QR-code replacement) and has increased penalties for on-campus marijuana use. Mississippi lawmakers are reviewing possible K-12 consolidation.

Adams County steps up park enforcement after fights and ATV drag racing, while Louisiana lawmakers approved adding a DCFS law-enforcement liaison amid concerns over child deaths. Also: a Mississippi senator pushes for storm debris aid, gas prices ease and the river is rising.

Natchez community leaders, business owners and tourism partners gathered Wednesday to discuss preparations for the launch of United Airlines service at the Natchez-Adams County Airport. The inaugural flight is scheduled to arrive July 1, connecting Natchez to Houston and United's global network while creating new oppor...

Adams County paused on joining Natchez to fund Liberty Park pickleball courts; Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry proposes continuing $2,000 teacher stipends by redirecting school funds; Chickasaw County dismantled a major cockfighting ring with 60 arrests. Mississippi River at Natchez: 38.38 ft and rising.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - The 2026 Natchez Songwriters Festival brought more than 90 songwriters and performers to Downtown Natchez this weekend. The festival spanned three days, wrapping up late Saturday night, and filled 12 venues across the historic Downtown with live music, celebrating over thirty local songwriters, and wel...