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NATCHEZ – In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, Mayor Dan M. Gibson issued a proclamation on October 3rd, 2023, honoring Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel for its one-year anniversary under the ownership of Saratoga Gaming.

The proclamation recognized Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel as one of the region’s largest employers and lauded the significant progress made under the leadership of Saratoga Gaming and General Manager Tim Morrisey.

For many years, Magnolia Bluffs has played a pivotal role as a corporate and tourism entity in the city of Natchez. Beyond offering top-tier entertainment and accommodation, the casino hotel has consistently given back to the community. In the past year alone, Magnolia Bluffs generously contributed $243,000 to the city’s Community Development Fund. Additionally, they donated over $80,000 in sponsorships and donations to local events and organizations. Some of the beneficiaries include the Adams County Sherriff’s Rodeo, Harmony in the Park, Live at Five, Juneteenth Legends Celebrations, the Natchez Adams Humane Society, and an ongoing collaboration with Alcorn State University.

The proclamation also highlighted the cumulative contributions of Magnolia Bluffs to the city’s Community Development Fund over the past decade, which have surpassed $2 million. These contributions have facilitated numerous community development projects, with the recent renovation of the North Natchez Youth Center standing out as a notable example. This project was partially financed by a bond backed by the Community Development Fund.

In his proclamation, Mayor Gibson described Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel as the embodiment of “NatchezStrong.” He expressed the city’s gratitude for the establishment’s past contributions and voiced enthusiasm for the promising future ahead. The mayor emphasized the invaluable partnership the city shares with Magnolia Bluffs and praised the dedicated employees who form the backbone of the establishment.

With this proclamation, the city of Natchez not only celebrates the achievements and contributions of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel but also looks forward to many more years of collaboration and mutual growth.

Natchez, MS — A notice posted by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, Consumer Protection Division, has drawn attention to the Walmart located in Natchez due to reported critical food sanitation violations.

The notice states, “This establishment was inspected by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce and had at least one critical food sanitation violation that was not corrected at the time of inspection, or had repeated critical violations from the previous inspection. Critical violations must be corrected within ten days from the date of this inspection. A copy of this inspection report is available at this retail food establishment for review upon request.”

In response to a public records request submitted on 8/17/2023, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has released the linked inspection reports.

Walmart #874 Report          Walmart #874 – Second Report

According to information provided by the Consumer Protection Division of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, a consumer complaint was received on August 8, 2023, from a customer who reported sighting two dead rats on the store floor. In response, an inspector was dispatched to address the complaint and found a loaf of adulterated bread on the shelf. Additionally, the warehouse where the bread was stored had a distinct rodent smell. The store was already taking corrective action before the MDAC inspector arrived by placing traps, glue boards, and having daily visits from pest control. As a result of the inspection findings, the store was issued a Yellow Critical Notice.

The inspector is scheduled to return in 10 days to allow adequate time for remediation before conducting a follow-up inspection. It’s worth noting that the original critical notice posted at the store front was defaced, prompting the inspector to return three days later to place another notice higher up to prevent further defacing issues.