A 15-year-old died in an apparent accidental shooting in Vidalia after two teens reportedly were playing with a loaded gun; a 14-year-old was detained and the investigation remains active. The newscast also covered questions about Rep. Julia Letlow's Meta stock trades, an approaching heat dome, and a poll showing Louis...

A 15-year-old boy has died following a shooting in Vidalia Tuesday afternoon that police say appears to have occurred while two juveniles were playing with a loaded firearm. According to the Vidalia Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 4:41 p.m. Officers found the 15-year-old suffer...

Natchez officials project a current-year budget surplus but must find about $2 million in cuts to balance next year's budget. Coca‑Cola is investing over $100 million to expand its Alexandria warehouse, preserving 2,000+ jobs and adding new positions. Meanwhile, Mississippi lawmakers revisit district maps after court...

Two Natchez police cruisers collided after one officer made a U‑turn to respond to a separate wreck; no injuries were reported. The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems - one near Africa has a 60% chance to develop. Red snapper season reopens Sept. 4-7 (two fish per person, 16" minimum). Louisiana...

One killed and another hospitalized in a Natchez single-vehicle rollover. Officials warn of Vibrio and rising cyclospora cases tied to romaine; Mississippi River at 18.54 ft and falling.

Natchez, Mississippi, will unveil a Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) historical marker honoring George Metcalfe, a World War II veteran and former president of the Natchez branch of the NAACP whose leadership helped advance the local civil rights movement. The marker will be dedicated on Aug. 27, 2...

Southern hospitality. These are two words we hear often. Many communities across our region use them as a slogan to attract visitors. But in Natchez, they are much more than a catchphrase - for us they are the real deal. In a city blessed with countless assets, genuine Southern hospitality remains one of our greatest. ...

Bishopbrick Industries will invest $5.75 million to expand its Natchez operations-adding manufacturing capacity, storage and 28 new jobs with state and county support. Separately, 69‑year‑old Elvis Brooks seeks up to $480,000 after 42 years behind bars, as lawmakers weigh school consolidation.

NATCHEZ, Miss. -- Natchez National Historical Park has installed new interpretive wayside panels at the Forks of the Road site, featuring narratives drawn from U.S. Colored Troops pension records. The exhibits, which replace deteriorated panels, highlight the experiences of formerly enslaved people and recount how Afri...

Bishopric Industries is expanding its Natchez operations with a $5.75 million investment that will create 28 new jobs while increasing the company's manufacturing capacity to meet growing customer demand. Formerly known as Enerfab Process Solutions, Bishopric Industries specializes in the engineering, fabrication, and ...

Jeremy Johnson of Adams County was found guilty on six counts of animal cruelty and sentenced to three years in jail plus $6,000 in fines. Meanwhile, Louisiana's black bear hunting lottery opened (42 tags), and Mississippi reported $205M in federal rural health funding.

NATCHEZ, Miss. - Dr. Robert Field Jr. is a veterinarian-turned-wildlife photographer whose love of nature and photography has landed him in some dangerous places. One late afternoon during the early fall of 2017, Field was near his home in Jonesville, Louisiana, and walking through thick brush with his focus on a horne...

Adams County's bid to oust United Infrastructure Services over missed trash pickups remains unresolved as complaints persist. Meanwhile, the nation faces its largest cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to imported lettuce, and a report finds Mississippi's foster-care system violating dozens of federal safety measures. Also: L...

Asbestos abatement work is now underway at the Fry Building on Franklin Street as the City of Natchez continues preparations for the building's planned demolition later this fall. City officials announced that the project began today and warned that unauthorized individuals are no longer permitted to enter the building...

NATCHEZ, Miss. - A lawsuit remains in limbo to nullify Adams County's garbage collection contract with a New Orleans-based waste hauler amid continued complaints about its pickup services. A divided county board in March 2025 sued United Infrastructure Services of Louisiana in Adams County Circuit Court. No court decis...