Photo Credit: Katherine De’Na Parker / KD Public Relations / @KatThePRPrac 9 Awards Were Presented on June 27, 2026 as Part of "Natchez Celebrates The Blooms" The Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) once again presented their annual "Sallie Junkin Ballard Keep Natchez...
What a day for Downtown Natchez! The Downtown Natchez Alliance was proud to join community leaders, business owners, merchants, volunteers, and partners from across Mississippi at the 2026 Mississippi Main Street Annual Awards Luncheon in Jackson, MS. A special...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATCHEZ, MS - The Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) announces a leadership transition as Executive Director Leah Hunter plans to step into a new professional opportunity, building on the experience gained during her time with the organization....
New Look: Owners taking advantage of façade improvements grants From the Natchez Democrat, January 11, 2026By Sabrina Robertson "NATCHEZ, MS – Investment into the visual and functional appeal of downtown businesses continues as the first wave of façade improvements...
Director Leah Hunter was on Good Things with Rebecca Turner on Supertalk FM to discuss the Downtown Natchez Pumpkin Patch, Halloween events and other things going on in Natchez! https://youtu.be/bWerbe6WK1Y?si=bs_6d1bWb06ys_EE
Family-friendly events, photo ops, costumes, and pumpkins for sale—in the heart of Downtown This October, Downtown Natchez transforms into a hub of fall fun as the Downtown Pumpkin Patch Festival returns October 11–31. Now in its fourth year, the Patch welcomes...
Multiple storefronts will sport new, custom awnings by year‐end—part of a $300K public‐private façade revival led by the Downtown Natchez Alliance "The awning project is a great example of what we can accomplish by working together in Natchez. We were among the...
6 Awards Were Presented on June 28, 2025 as Part of "Natchez Celebrates The Blooms" The Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) held their annual "Sallie Junkin Ballard Keep Natchez Blooming" Awards once again on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Smoot's Grocery in Downtown Natchez....
Yesterday, June 17th, DNA Executive Director Leah Hunter, Board President Norma West, and Board Member Chesney Doyle proudly attended the Mississippi Main Street Association’s Annual Awards Luncheon. This inspiring statewide gathering celebrates the people, projects,...
DNA updates "Destination Downtown" into new event and unveils new real estate portal for Downtown properties. On Thursday, May 15, the Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) opened the doors—literally and figuratively—to new opportunities during its Downtown Unlocked event....