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Monterey graduates make plans for the future
Monterey High School graduate David Tate wasn’t shy about divulging his post-high school plans as he stood outside the school’s gymnasium on Friday, waiting to receive the diploma for which he’s worked 13 years. (1 comment) | Read story
Hospital lays off 65 workers
On Monday morning Evelyn Kirby isn’t going to work — she’s going job hunting. (46 comments) | Read story
Ward 5 runoff to be Tuesday
Ward 5 alderman hopefuls Mark Fortenbery and Frances Thompson Bailey have been racing around from door to door the past two weeks preparing for a run-off. (4 comments) | Read story
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- Local gallery owner publishes book | (1)
- VHS graduates moving on | (3)
- Local may be on "Extreme Makeover" Sunday | (2)
- Trinity bus, field hit by vandalism | (16)
- Ferriday sees 88 graduates | (6)
- Memories are strong for Hounds | (4)
- Natchez works out the kinks in spring game
- Scores close in 2008 Gov's Cup
- Co-Lin splits games on day 2 of NJCAA National tourney
- Walker is third Alcorn coach fired this school year | (6)
- Beau Pré to host 2008 Governor's Cup
- Natchez High spring football game postponed
AP Headlines
- Alcorn professor one of 3 finalists for Southern chancellor | (2)
- Student found dead at Madison High | (2)
- Berry files appeal with 5th Circuit
- Prince Edward to visit Jackson | (1)
- Valvoline plant plans expansion
- Democrat Childers wins north Miss. congressional seat
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Today's Opinion
Natchez needs to get off welfare
The City of Natchez is addicted to municipal welfare. No matter how good the “fix” makes us feel, we need to examine why the addiction exists.
Today's column by Ben Hillyer
City planning office is key to engine failure
The first car I ever drove was a hand-me-down from my dad.
Today's Top of the Morning by Karen Dardick
Garden Tour was a resounding success
Gardeners believe that God smiles through flowers and that people smile while strolling through gardens.
today's poll
Should Natchez use state money to repair city streets?
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Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
on the street
How do you plan to spend your economic stimulus payment?
“"I recently had to buy a new hot water heater and a new washer, so I'll probably use it to pay those off."”
- Marie Allred,
Life
Tourism Week offers journey to free local attractions
In order to better promote tourism in Natchez, tourism leaders are banding together to educate the public about the “treasures” of Natchez.
Business
Local banks warns against scams
In recent months, it seems like everyone is strapped for cash, and during these times scammers who want to separate people from their money are upping the ante.
Photos of the week
Photos of the Week: May 11-17
Graduates began marching across that all too familiar stage this week.
Blogs
Ink drinker
Dark before the dawn at Regional?
Things are looking up, it appears, at Natchez Regional Medical Center, the financially skittish, county-owned hospital. But the sun isn't shining there just yet.
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