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🌱 How a $750,000 grant could transform the Natchez Senior Center

Natchez, Mississippi Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Natchez! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $750,000 grant could transform the Natchez Senior Center
  • Natchez teen killed in Concordia Parish crash; driver now faces charges
  • How many Natchez gems in this guide have you actually visited?

Also on today's calendar: Rossini, Puccini, and Martinis and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Natchez seeks $750,000 grant for major Natchez Senior Center... (natchezdemocrat.com) — Natchez officials are moving to secure a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant to overhaul the aging Natchez Senior Center, with the city expected to match about $400,625. Planned work includes major building, sidewalk, and pool repairs, plus fresh paint and accessibility upgrades, all aimed at making the center safer and more welcoming for local seniors.
   

2. Alcohol suspected to be a factor in the fatal auto crash that killed two teenagers in Concordia Parish (louisianaradionetwork.com) — A 17-year-old from Natchez was killed alongside a Vidalia teen in a rollover crash in Concordia Parish early Sunday, and the 18-year-old driver is under arrest on vehicular homicide and related charges. State Police say alcohol is suspected, no one in the SUV was wearing a seat belt, and another passenger suffered moderate injuries.
   

3. No Matches for Natchez (northeast.golf) — If you’re looking to rediscover Natchez, this feature-packed piece walks you through historic homes, local restaurants, the Natchez Golf Club, and the quirky Under the Hill riverfront neighborhood. It highlights October’s Natchez Balloon Festival, affordable golf, and lodging options like The Guest House, giving both residents and visitors fresh ideas for how to enjoy the city’s history, food, and music scene.
   

4. This Stunning Historic Mansion In Mississippi Is A Time Capsule Of Elegance And Grandeur Worth Visiting (takingthekids.com) — Natchez residents have a world-class landmark in their backyard with Stanton Hall, the massive antebellum mansion on High Street offering guided tours Tuesday through Sunday. This in-depth look explains its architecture, original furnishings, Civil War history, and ties to the Pilgrimage Garden Club, while also sharing tour hours, how to explore the grounds for free, and why it’s considered a must-see even for locals.
   

5. How the Battle Over American History Is Playing Out in One Southern City (contrariannews.org) — A new PBS documentary zeroes in on Natchez showing how local tour guides, homeowners, and community leaders clash and collaborate over telling the city’s complicated history of slavery, nostalgia, and tourism. The film, airing tonight, highlights familiar sites like Choctaw Hall and Forks of the Road while exploring how Natchez’s evolving narrative could reshape both conscience and the local tourism economy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing two little dogs??
    One Yorkie and this one? Forest Plantation area (Nextdoor Meadows-Forest Plantation)
  • Anyone around here that can till up an area of app.
    4 feet by 30 feet to make a flower bed. I’m going to make flower beds along the front of my house. Needs to dry up first and I need to kill the grass… (Nextdoor Elgin)
  • CRH plc posted a job opening for Scales Operator in Natchez. Apply here.
  • Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Natchez

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Natchez

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.