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 ...

Public lecture and exhibit set for March 27 in Port Gibson PORT GIBSON, Miss. - Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-C. M. Boxley has donated his Forks of the Road exhibition to the Southwest Mississippi Center for Culture & Learning at Alcorn State University, Lorman Campus, announced the Center's director, Dr. Garry Lewis. "...

NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Tommy Wildcat, a Cherokee Nation flute player, will perform at the Natchez Powwow on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29, 2026, on the Natchez Bluff. Admission is free and open to the public. Dr. Chuck Borum, who chairs the Natchez Powwow, said Wildcat is a great musician, and his performance will be...

Ron Eller won the GOP nomination in Mississippi's 2nd District and will face long-time incumbent Bennie Thompson. Also: Louisiana Central unveiled its Elevate 2030 plan, Mississippi landowners were warned about post-ice-storm bark beetles, and a local-option fluoride bill advanced.

Artists and designers are invited to showcase their creativity as the 2026 Flotilla Design Contest is now officially open for submissions. The contest calls on participants to create the official poster image for the 2026 Flotilla event. The winning design will not only represent the event visually but will also be fea...

As mayor, I get asked a lot of questions - and often tops on that list is, "When are y'all going to finish Morgantown Road??" Well, I have good news: the long-anticipated completion of Morgantown Road is finally within reach and it's happening soon! Working together, the city and the county are about to make ...

Shelia Byrd, the deputy director of the Programs and Communication Division of Mississippi Department of Archives and History, will serve as guest speaker at a marker dedication ceremony honoring Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima (1762-1829). The ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Under-the-Hil...

Two 16-year-olds have been arrested in the January Wilkinson County shooting that killed high school student Najee Bates, joining an 18-year-old charged with murder. Meanwhile, Louisiana lawmakers advanced a boost to high‑dosage tutoring funding and grade levels; Mississippi negotiates a teacher pay raise amid budget...

Adams County grand jury declines to indict in a fatal convenience‑store shooting; Rep. Julia Letlow hasn't agreed to debate challengers; the Mississippi Senate renewed efforts to reform PERS, including reduced service years and return‑to‑work options.

Adams County supervisors backed Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson's request to rename the state-owned Sergeant Prentiss Bridge on Liberty Road for the late Mayor Butch Brown and agreed to seek state and federal funds to replace the aging Canal Street Bridge before it risks becoming impassable by 2030.

The Miss-Lou community helped 95 Country raise a record $58,685 during the 2026 St. Jude Radiothon, bringing the 10-year total to $469,320.

NATCHEZ, MS - The Adams County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents of the strict requirements that registered sex offenders must follow under Mississippi law, emphasizing that these rules are in place to protect the public and are actively enforced. According to the Sheriff's Office, there are multiple statutory re...

A Sunday night storm downed trees across Adams County, leaving nearly 1,000 customers without power and blocking several county roads. A truck struck a fallen tree on Steam Plant Road, sending two people to the hospital; a tree also fell on a Mullin Road home with no serious injuries reported.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Adams County supervisors on Monday concurred with Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson's request to honor former mayor Butch Brown by asking the state Legislature to name the Seargent Prentiss bridge crossing Liberty Road after him. Gibson, who met with the county board, also got supervisors to back efforts to see...