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Natchez, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Natchez! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • After historic demolition, Natchez debates tougher rules for neglected buildings
  • Natchez veterans quietly help neighbors—and need volunteer drivers
  • Judy Greer joins star-studded thriller filming in Natchez

Also on today's calendar: Walking Parade For Veterans and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 43.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayor, aldermen discuss additional protections for vacant and deteriorating historic properties (natchezdemocrat.com) — The demolition of a historic building on Martin Luther King Jr. Street has prompted a debate over how Natchez handles deteriorating properties. Mayor Dan Gibson proposed registration fees, rehabilitation plans and inspections for certain unsafe vacant buildings, but aldermen raised concerns about costs and existing enforcement tools. The board took no action.
   

2. UNSUNG HEROES: VFW Post 9573 works quietly behind scenes supporting veterans in need (natchezdemocrat.com) — Natchez VFW Post 9573 helps veterans cover everyday needs, from groceries and utility bills to wheelchair ramps, but it also needs help finding volunteer drivers for VA hospital trips. The post is supporting a Nov. 21 giveaway of 200 turkeys at the Safe Room on Liberty Road for area residents with military identification.
   

3. Judy Greer Joins Catherine Zeta-Jones In Marriage Counselor Thriller 'Cupid' from 'Ma' Director (dreadcentral.com) — Judy Greer has joined the cast of Cupid, the psychological thriller now filming in Natchez with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Daisy Ridley and Darren Criss. Directed by Tate Taylor, the film follows a couple whose weekend marriage counseling turns dangerous, with Zeta-Jones playing the counselor and Greer's role still undisclosed.
   

4. Five Revolutionary War Patriots honored at Edgard cemetery ceremony (lobservateur.com) — Descendants gathered in Edgard, Louisiana, on Nov. 7 to honor five Revolutionary War patriots and unveil a memorial naming 59 whose graves have been lost. The ceremony recalled militia service under Bernardo de Gálvez, whose 1779 campaign also secured the surrender of Fort Panmure in Natchez.
   

5. Vicksburg High picks up basketball wins over South Pike on Tuesday (vicksburgnews.com) — Natchez is next on Vicksburg's basketball schedule Friday after the Gators swept South Pike on Tuesday. Vicksburg's boys won 83-64 behind Jaquez Jones' 29 points, giving coach David Sanders his first victory. The girls won 49-42, with Ny'Keria Watson's fourth-quarter 3-pointer helping secure the result.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kathy is very kind and responds quickly as she can.
    I got my dog Sam from there through a great lady that picked him up from side of road. Kathy's organization paid for heartworm treatment and came to… (Nextdoor Downtown)
  • Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager - Natchez, MS in Natchez. Apply here.
  • Stuart Heflin - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member in Natchez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natchez here.

Ok Natchez! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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