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Incoming winter storm will affect Natchez Trace Parkway

Thursday, January 9 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between Highway 46 (milepost 429) to the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 10 PM CST today January 9, 2025. Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) in Tupelo, Mississippi... Read More.

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Natchez Trace Parkway promotes motorcycle safety

Friday, May 17 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss.—This month marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds all motorists that Motorcyclist’s Safety... Read More.

54th annual Natchez Trace Festival set for April 26-27

Monday, February 19 by Staff Report

The 54th Annual Natchez Trace Festival is returning to Historic Downtown Kosciusko the last weekend in April.This year's event will be held Friday, April 26 - Saturday, April 27.The annual event features artists and craftsmen from across the southeastern United States. Additional activities include... Read More.

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Natchez Trace Parkway releases information on road conditions

Wednesday, January 17 by Staff Report

The Natchez Trace Parkway Facebook page has released the following update on road conditions: Avoid traveling on Natchez Trace Parkway.We do not use chemicals or salt on the road and emergency responders may be delayed. South District (Natchez, MS to Ridgeland, MS) - Icy and... Read More.

Portion of Natchez Trace rest area near Kosciusko closed

Monday, December 11 by Breck Riley

Restrooms at a rest area on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Kosciusko are closed. According to a Facebook post, the restrooms at the Holly Hill rest area as closed until further notice for repairs. The parking area and picnic tables remain open. Holly Hill is located at... Read More.

Tourism to Natchez Trace Parkway contributes $474 Million to local economies

Wednesday, August 23 by Staff Report

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6.5 million visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2022 spent $474 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,660 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local... Read More.

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Natchez Trace Parkway releases 2022 law enforcement statistics

Tuesday, February 7 by Staff Report

TUPELO, MS—National Park Service park rangers made 8,557 traffic stops on Natchez Trace Parkway last year. The traffic stops resulted in 6,428 citations and 266 arrests. The majority of arrests were for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The second most common... Read More.

Natchez Trace Parkway receives funding to rehabilitate 83 miles of the parkway in Mississippi through Attala and Leake Counties

Friday, August 19 by Breck Riley

Through funding from the Great American Outdoors Act’s (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund and Federal Highway Administration’s National Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program, the National Park Service (NPS) will receive approximately $130.6 million to rehabilitate 83 miles of Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. An initial investment of... Read More.

Video: Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton stops in Kosciusko while cycling Natchez Trace

Wednesday, May 4 by Breck Riley

Olympic gold medal winner Scott Hamilton stopped in Kosciusko Wednesday while cycling the Natchez Trace Parkway.Third graders from Presbyterian Day School greeted Hamilton at the Kosciusko Visitors Center with streamers, horns, and confetti.Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle was also on hand to greet and speak... Read More.

Natchez Trace Festival Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 24 by Breck Riley

The 52nd annual Natchez Trace Festival is happening in downtown Kosciusko Friday, April 29 - Saturday, April 30. See the complete schedule belowFriday, April 295:45 pm - Moomba Kids' Fun Zone 6:30 pm - Competition Karaoke 9:15 pm - Fireworks ShowSaturday, April... Read More.

Three Injured in a Crash on Natchez Trace Parkway in Leake County

Tuesday, April 19 by Ashlee Davis

Monday April 18th, 20221:47 a.m. – Leake County Deputies, Emergency Medical Services, and Natchez Trace Park Rangers were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Red Dog Road. A vehicle struck a tree that had fallen in the roadway. Three... Read More.

Local cycling team to compete in Natchez Trace 444 Ride

Thursday, October 1 by Breck Riley

A local team of cyclists will compete in the upcoming Natchez Trace 444 Ride.Team Yockanookany, a mixed four person relay squad, will compete in the ride on Oct. 2 - 3. The team is made up of Johnny Boswell, Maureen Boswell, Wayne Bowling and... Read More.

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