Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) - A Mississippi Main Street Designated Community
Accreditation Workshop with Main Street America

July 24, 2023

We here at the Downtown Natchez Alliance are going through a two-year process to establish “best practices” for national Main Street accreditation.

Today, we participated in a workshop with Jennifer Lay of Mississippi Main Street and Lisa Thompson of Main Street America.

Thanks for sharing your time and expertise with us, Jennifer and Lisa!

Jennifer Prather Lay (Mississippi Main Street Association) and John Michael Lay.
DNABoard members: (L to R) Norma West, Jo Ann Brumfield, Bubba McCabe.
L to R: DNA Board member Chesney Doyle, Exe. Director Mickey Howley, and Jennifer Lay with Mississippi Main Street Association.
DNA Exe. Director Mickey Howley with Lisa Thompson of Main Street America on the monitor.
DNA Board member (L to R): Norma West, Michael Pace (President) and Jo Ann Brumfield.
Dian Lusher, a member of our Support Staff and board advisor to DNA.
DECISION ’25: The Natchez Pet Mayor Race Is On As Polls Open

DECISION ’25: The Natchez Pet Mayor Race Is On As Polls Open

Apr 1, 2025

Voting has begun in our first ever Natchez Pet Mayor Election. Our polls are open starting today, April 1st through April 26th, 2025. You can vote online at NatchezPetMayor.com or in-person for those with Campaign HQs. CAST YOUR VOTES! Votes are just $5 each and you...

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New Year, New Event: Natchez Pet Mayor Program

New Year, New Event: Natchez Pet Mayor Program

Jan 29, 2025

The Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) is thrilled to announce our newest annual event, the inaugural Natchez Pet Mayor Election. The proceeds of this fun community fundraiser benefit DNA's efforts to make our downtown district a more vibrant and pet-friendly...

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New Board Members and Officers Announced at Annual Meeting

New Board Members and Officers Announced at Annual Meeting

Jan 21, 2025

During our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Downtown Natchez Alliance welcomed our newest officers and directors to our Board of Directors. Norma West, who has previously served as president-elect and chair of our MLK Triangle Team, has now stepped into...

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