Natchez Democrat
Natchez Democrat is a local news outlet serving the Natchez, Mississippi area with a strong emphasis on community-focused journalism. Its editorial scope centers on covering issues and events that matter most to residents, businesses, and civic institutions in the region.
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Debra Curtis (opens the original)
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Oct. 24, 1970 – Sept. 25, 2026 FERRIDAY — Funeral services for Debra Curtis, 55, of Clayton, who passed on Sept. 25, 2026, at her residence, will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Concordia Funeral Home. Viewing will be held on Friday, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the funeral home and from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will follow at Vidalia Cemetery, under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home Ferriday. Debra Rene White Curtis was born on Oct. 24, 1970, the d
Start saving for college with $25 (opens the original)
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There are few things more fun than handing a student a scholarship. And in the last few weeks, my team has gotten to do that – a lot. We’ve awarded scholarships at pep rallies and cheerleading competitions – at women’s summits and parent nights. Every time, we’re showing up with big checks and even bigger enthusiasm for the college and career savings programs we manage. But there is a much bigger purpose behind what we’re doing. With every check our team hands over, we’re helping Mississippi fam
Community mourns beloved Natchez-Adams School District administrator, mentor Alice Morrison (opens the original)
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NATCHEZ — Dr. Alice Morrison, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services for Natchez-Adams School District, passed away on Tuesday following a long and impactful career in education. She is also survived by her husband, daughter, grandson and many other family members, friends and colleagues whose lives she touched, district officials shared. "She had been ill, but we never imagined that she would be gone this soon," said Superintendent Zandra McDonald, adding that the loss leaves an immense
Judge Barber denies bond for murder suspect (opens the original)
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NATCHEZ — Albert Kendall Washington, 47, was extradited from Monroe, Louisiana, and transported to Adams County on Tuesday. His initial hearing was held in Adams County Justice Court on a murder charge in connection with the death of Felicia Bates. Bates had been missing since Sept. 13. Her remains were found on Saturday evening by Adams County Sheriff’s deputies, who had been searching with other agencies. Judge Danny Barber denied bond. Washington remains in the custody of the Adams County She
LOOKING BACK: 1901 Natchez Institute (opens the original)
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The 1901 Natchez Institute occupies the site of the original Natchez Institute, built in 1845 as the first public school in the State of Mississippi to offer a full course of education for both boys and girls. The Romanesque Revival building was used by the Natchez-Adams County School District until the 1980s. In 1990, worried about the future of the building that stood empty with a leaking roof and was infested with pigeons, the Historic Natchez Foundation moved its office into the only habitab
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