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From the Mayor’s Desk: Morgantown Road – It’s Time! But it’s going to take time
Improvements are finally coming to Morgantown Road – it’s time! But it’s going to take some time. After many years of waiting, the several thousand Natchez and Adams County residents who traverse this important road daily are about to see their road repaired and resurfaced. But it’s not going to happen overnight. Residents will see dirt work begin soon on major drainage infrastructure improvements, primarily in the area just past the city limits – expensive, messy and time-consuming work necessary before any repaving can take place. It will take time. It will be dirty and inconvenient. And we ask for everyone’s patience.
Truth Lounge remains closed as appeal moves forward
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez lounge will remain closed as an appeal of the city’s decision to close the business moves forward. The Natchez Democrat reported a judge told an attorney representing Truth Lounge that the law does not allow for injunctive relief in the case. In April, the city’s Planning Commission voted 4-3 […]
Visit Natchez announces new edition of ‘Natchez African American History Trail’
NATCHEZ, Miss. — A newly revised edition of the “Natchez African American History Trail: A Self-Guided Tour,” has been published and is now available as a pocket-sized resource on Natchez history. The free 20-page booklet is a full-color product that features 29 African American sites. In addition...
Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: Feltus Bros. building
NATCHEZ — The commercial buildings at 509-513 Franklin Street were constructed in the 1890s and were home to Feltus Brothers Hardware for most of the 20th century. The Feltus family removed the paint from the brick using restoration chemicals and restored the storefronts in 1980 as part of the Historic Natchez Foundation Storefront Program. Charles […] The post Historic Natchez Foundation 50th anniversary: Feltus Bros. building appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
MINORVILLE: Jubilee tradition continues Saturday for historic neighborhood
NATCHEZ — The historic neighborhood along Minor Street and surrounding area, once home to the Concord estate, join once again for a jubilee celebration this Saturday — the 34th annual Minorville Jubilee. For the residents of Minorville and the rest of Natchez, the Jubilee celebration is a time for community to come together and have […] The post MINORVILLE: Jubilee tradition continues Saturday for historic neighborhood appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Food & Wine Festival in Natchez
NEW ORLEANS, La. (NOLA NOW) - The Natchez Festival is finally here this Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th as tourists and locals alike flock to the heart of downtown Natchez for a festival like no other. Lyn Jenkins, President and CEO of the Natchez Chamber of Commerce, discusses many of the amazing things happening for the Natchez festival this year!
Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday
NATCHEZ — The Truth Lounge owners have filed an application for a preliminary injunction against the City of Natchez in Sixth District Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake will hear the application at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Adams County Courthouse. The Truth Lounge has been closed since April 25, when the city’s […] The post Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy
NATCHEZ — Two members of the city’s Board of Aldermen said they were caught off guard by a motion to appoint a new planning commission member at its meeting on Tuesday evening. Ward 4 Alderwoman Felicia Bridgewater-Irving said the issue should have been an agenda item rather than a seemingly impromptu motion by Ward 1 […] The post After contentious discussion, city fills planning commission vacancy appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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