🌱 Which Adams County deputies just earned promotions and special honors?

Coffee in hand, Natchez? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Adams County deputies just earned promotions and special honors?
• Which Christmas movies quietly turned Natchez into a holiday movie backdrop?
• How a sick stray puppy ended up living with Natchez’s mayor

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny, cooler and less humid, temps: high: 60, low: 41.
• Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Adams County sheriff honors deputies, promotes five officers at Natche... (natchezdemocrat.com) — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten used a Christmas gathering in Natchez to promote five officers and spotlight several staff members for exceptional service to the Natchez-Adams County community. Honorees included longtime community servant Jackie Posey, Chief Deputies Shane Daugherty and Stanley Searcy Jr., and County Administrator Mitzi Conn, all praised for improving sheriff’s office operations and youth-focused programs.
   

2. Where do people want to see a Hallmark Christmas movie set? MS town has Gulf Coast charm (clarionledger.com) — Several Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies showcase Natchez, from a scavenger-hunt story highlighting the Mississippi River and Longwood to another film partly shot in town. The article also explains why Ocean Springs topped a national list of festive destinations, outlining its artsy downtown, Gulf Coast charm, and nearby attractions like Biloxi beaches and casinos.
   

3. Rescued puppy becomes mayor's early Christmas present (natchezdemocrat.com) — A once-abandoned terrier rescued on Natchez streets is now the newest member of Mayor Dan Gibson’s family after life-saving parvo treatment from Hoofbeats & PawPrints Rescue. City Animal Control first picked up the puppy, and community donations helped cover costly monoclonal antibody care, inspiring the mayor to urge more Natchez families to foster or adopt.
   

4. Book Talk: Greg Iles, ‘Dead Sleep' (maderatribune.com) — Natchez readers are reminded of hometown novelist Greg Iles, who recently died at 65 after a career rooted in the city and shaped by his Ole Miss education. The column revisits his 2001 thriller “Dead Sleep,” following photojournalist Jordan Glass as a Hong Kong art exhibit reveals a chilling connection to her missing twin sister.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Natchez

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Old World Christmas Candlelight Tour
  Visit Natchez at The Depot Visitor Center, 200 N Broadway St, Natchez
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• 🎄 Christmas Pajama Jam ☕
  Natchez, MS Calendar Natchez, MS 39120
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Polar Express Experience
  Natchez, MS Calendar Natchez, MS 39120
• Downtown Natchez Farmers Market
  Natchez, MS Calendar Natchez, MS 39120
  8:30 am

Tuesday December 23

• Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
  Natchez, MS Calendar Natchez, MS 39120
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Thursday's Family Coloring Club
  Raymond Public Library , 126 Court St , Raymond
  2:30 pm
• Yarnia Crochet Club
  Lincoln County Public Library , 100 S Jackson St , Brookhaven
  4:00 pm
• Terry Bulldogs vs North Pike Senior Jaguars
  Terry High School , 235 W Beasley St , Terry
  4:30 pm
• Hazlehurst City School District vs Crystal Springs Tigers
  Hazlehurst High School , 101 S Haley St , Hazlehurst
  5:30 pm
• Vicksburg Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
  Brick Street Market , Deli , Vicksburg
  5:30 pm
• Humphrey County
  Brookhaven High School , 443 E Monticello St , Brookhaven
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Cynthia - Late
  Alpha Center Library , 414 Mccomb , Mccomb

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chicken Party Pasta Recipe- Now some of y'all may know this one, and some of y'all might have your own version of it, but this is the one I use.
  This is great for parties, pot-lucks, holiday gatherings and office parties. It is really simple to put together and gets lots of praise y'all. I… (Nextdoor Downtown)
• Has anyone heard of music writers group here in Natchez?
  I know we have a writers group but music writers is what my friend is looking for. Thank you. (Nextdoor Clifton Heights Historic District)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Natchez. Apply here.
• Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Crew Member in Natchez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natchez here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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