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Stolen truck recovered in Mississippi River
A fisherman discovered a truck in the water behind the Belwood Levee on the Mississippi River and called authorities, who confirmed it to be stolen ...
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Easter morning bar fight leads to shooting in Mississippi community
A barrage of gunfire rang out in the early morning hours of Easter Sunday after an altercation turned to weapons. Fortunately, no one was killed. ...
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:10 pm
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Mississippi deputy pepper sprayed by suspect during arrest attempt
An Adams County sheriff’s deputy was allegedly pepper sprayed by a man he was trying to arrest on Friday afternoon, reports a press release issued ...
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:28 pm
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Former owner of Mississippi hotels, antebellum property sentenced for wire fraud, money laundering
A former Natchez hotel owner and his business partner were sentenced this week for bank fraud, money laundering and wire fraud relating to the purchase ...
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Saturday, March 30, 2024 2:17 am
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Catch the latest creation from Mississippi filmmakers on Apple TV+ starting Wednesday — a comedy featuring Carol Burnett, Allison Janney and all-star cast
The latest creation from the Mississippi filmmaker who directed the Academy-Award-nominated movie "The Help" and brought movies like "Ma" and "The Girl on the Train" ...
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:26 pm
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18-wheeler carrying load of bees overturns at Mississippi intersection
A Mississippi intersection was literally buzzing with activity when an 18-wheeler carrying a load of bees overturned. Officials with the Natchez Police Department and Adams ...
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Monday, March 18, 2024 10:05 am
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Headless remains discovered after driver in traffic stop leads Mississippi police officer to dead body
A Thursday evening traffic stop led to the discovery of the headless remains of a body nearby.
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Friday, March 15, 2024 9:43 am
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Tip leads to arrest of man accused of exploiting elderly victims. Arrest came less than 24 hours after ‘Most Wanted’ list posted.
A tip led to the arrest of a man accused of exploiting vulnerable adults 24 hours after he had been posted on a Mississippi “Most ...
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:14 am
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Most Wanted: Suspect in 2018 attempted murder, 2023 double murder still on the loose, officials say
For five years, Adams County deputies have been searching for a man wanted for attempted murder for reportedly firing multiple gunshots into an occupied vehicle. ...
by Natchez Democrat Staff, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 6:21 am
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Anonymous business donates land to help replace empty jail deemed no longer safe for inmate
An anonymous business has donated over 30 acres to be used for a new jail and criminal justice facility to replace a county jail deemed ...