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Apr 15, 2021 8:10 PM
NATCHEZ, Miss. – Mayor Dan Gibson said he looks forward to Natchez next year being able to simultaneously accommodate riverboats from three cruise-line companies that could bring more than 2,000 visitors per week.
“We’re excited about the cruise lines, ” Gibson said. “They will be seeing Mississippi and seeing Natchez in first-class style.”
Gibson said he’s finalized negotiations with American Cruise Lines, the American Queen Steamboat Coand Viking Cruises for them to build docks on the city’s Silver Street riverfront.
By autumn 2022, the three cruise lines together are projected to bring up to 2,000 passengers per week to tour Natchez, the mayor said. ACL, AQSC and Viking are building boat-docking facilities for each at their own expense.
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Apr 14, 2021 8:12 PM
NATCHEZ, Miss. – The much-delayed remaking of the old Natchez train station into a culinary and entertainment venue is expected to be completed by the end of the year with developers planning to spend more than $1 million.
“This has been long in the making,” said Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson. “It’s time to get this baby born and start work…. This is going to happen soon.”
The Natchez Board of Aldermen on Tuesday finally approved the lease that allows developers Tate Taylor and John Norris to start their restoration of the century-old Broadway Street railroad depot.
He and Taylor are filmmakers who also operate the nearby Crooked Letter movie studio, Smoot’s bar and The Little Easy eatery – all integral parts of an entertainment district city leaders have been trying for years to develop in the Natchez bluff area.