Gem Panicker, a junior at Vicksburg High School, won first place for solo dance at the Mississippi State Fair talent competition in Jackson last week. She won the first place trophy and gold medal for her Indian snake dance performance. Gem is the daughter of Dr. Girish and Rani Panicker of Alcorn State University. View photo »

Residents at Camelot Leisure living recently enjoyed Boo Zoo at the Alexandria Zoo. View photo »

The Vidalia Lower Elementary second-grade classes recently studied the different landforms and were assigned the task of creating one, with the help of their parents. The students later gave a presentation to their class about their special projects, explaining the landform and how they made their creations. Pictured, from left, are Austin Foster, swamp; Christian McGuire, volcano, Jacob Hawkins, volcano, Kelcee Cummings, mountains; Kati Cummings, beach; Milt Neal, waterfall; Collin Kelly, river and Cierra Lascault, swamp. View photo »

Sen. Kelvin Butler has awarded three $500 college scholarships to District 38 students. The scholarships were given on Sept. 27 to Jonathan Buggage of Pike County, Tiarra Johnson of Amite County and Jacqueline Stewart of Wilkinson County. Johnson and Stewart are attending Alcorn State University and Buggage is attending Southwest Mississippi Community College. It marked the fifth year that Butler, chairman of the Senate Local and Private Committee, has assisted incoming freshmen in furthering their education. Pictured, in front, from left, are Butler, Stewart, Johnson and Buggage; back row, scholarship committee members Tommie Sims, Lynn Delaney, and Linda Lee. View photo »

Lawrie Cloutier, of Cloutier Oil Company, received the “50 Years of Service” award in July of this year from Shell Oil Company. The prestigious award was presented by Chet Smith, Sales Manager for Shell Oil Company, at the Mississippi Petroleum Marketers Association State Convention held in Biloxi. View photo »

submitted photo Liz Walker’s second-grade students, Wesley Tarver and Sela Naff of Vidalia Lower Elementary, visit the school’s library. Wesley and Sela are studying the book display of the aardvark, Arthur, after reading “Arthur’s Reading Race” in the classroom. Each week Walker’s class studies a new featured story. View photo »

Susan Cassagne, director of the Armstrong Library in Natchez, accepts a copy of “Life is a Piece of Cake” by Captain Don Wright, from Natchez resident Eloise Reed. Wright wrote the book about his experiences as a Air Force pilot, commercial pilot for American Airlines and pilot instructor. Wright is married to Polly Horne Wright, formerly of Natchez. Polly is the sister of local Rutledge Horne and his wife Wanda. View photo »

Brittany Ann McCalip, a student at Trinity Episcopal Day School, was selected by The Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District to attend the Warren A. Hood Natural Resources Camp at Hinds Community College in Raymond. While attending camp, youth are educated about natural resources. McCalip was also chosen to receive The Mississippi Association of Conservation District’s Endowment Fund $2,000 scholarship at the closing banquet. The scholarship is awarded to one camp participant each year. The award was presented by MACD President Sam Newsom View photo »

George Jackson, left, and Garrett Wilkerson were recipients of the Musical Arts League’s senior awards and scholarships. Their instructors were Diane Mize, piano, and Kathleen Mackey King, flute, for Jackson, and Kit Parker for Wilkerson. View photo »

India Lewis, the fourth-grade daughter of Myisha Lewis Reed, won third place in the family projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Chestiny Brown, the third-grade daughter of Chester and Keither Brown, won first place in the individual projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Chestiny Brown, the third-grade daughter of Chester and Keither Brown, won first place in the individual projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Jamira Smith, the third-grade daughter of Darryl Smith and Priscilla Smith, won third place in the family projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Alexis Hubbard, the third-grade daughter of Lucious Hubbard and Hope Hubbard won second place in the individual projects at McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Kyla Nobles, the second-grade daughter of Shawnette Cheatham, won third place in the Frazier Primary reading fair. View photo »

Cordejhai McDonald, the second- grade daughter of Jai-Leta Matthews, won honorable mention in the Frazier Primary reading fair. View photo »

Jakira Smith, the third-grade daughter of Darryl Smith and Priscilla Smith, won fifth place in the family projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Larencia Jones, the fourth-grade daughter of Quentoria Terrell, won first place in the individual projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Deonte Wilson, third-grade son of Shameka Wilson, won fourth place in the individual projects at McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Jordan Murray, the second-grade daughter of Anthony and Miracle Murray won first place in the second grade reading fair at Frazier Primary School. View photo »

Christopher Crockett, the third-grade son of Sean and Nicole Crockett, won second place in the family projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Chrishonda Reynolds, the third-grade daughter of Chris and Hawkins Parish, won second place in the individual projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Chestiny Brown, the third-grade daughter of Chester and Keither Brown, won first place in the individual projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Jaylan Green, the fouth-grade daughter of Jerome and Anita Green, won second place in the individual projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Authur Moore, the fourth-grade son of Monica Smith, won honorable mention in the McLaurin Elementary School reading fair. View photo »

J’Mya McCullen, the first-grade daughter of Danessa and Jamal McCullen won second place in the Frazier Primary reading fair. View photo »

Morgan Banks, the third-grade daughter of Charles and Jerrilyn Banks won honorable mention in the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Kaleab Robinson, the third-grade son of Joyce Coulston, won fourth place in the family projects in the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Jordan Hamilton, the fourth-grade son of Wendell and Bonita Hamilton, won third place in the individual projects at the McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Tania Woods, the third-grade daughter of Tanya Woods was first place in the family projects in the McLaurin reading fair, View photo »

Kobe Dixon, the fourth-grade son of Robert and Lyvonne Dixon won fourth place in the individual projects at McLaurin reading fair. View photo »

Senior Airman Bobby Williams, a readiness and emergency management technician, explains the necessity of cleaning chemical warfare outerboots with a solution of water and bleach at Scott Air Force Bank in Illinois. Williams was born in Natchez, graduated from Natchez High and joined the Air Force after high school. He is making it a long term career. Williams is the son of JoAnn (Gaylor) Smith and Michael L. Williams. He was raised by his stepfather Willie Carl Smith. View photo »

Seventh grade winners in the District MCTM Junior High Math Contest held recently on Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson campus are from left, Thomas Carey of Trinity Episcopal, fifth place; Sarah Rodriguez of Trinity Episcopal, fourth place; Tay Applewhite of West Lincoln, third place; Ben Rushing of Rod Paige Middle School, second place and Jonah King of West Lincoln, first place. View photo »

Franklin County captured second place honors in the Senior Arc Welding competition of the annual Southwest Mississippi FFA Federation competition hosted by Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Career and Technical Division. Junior State Reporter Jessa Shivers of Lawrence County presents the award to Johnathon Lovett, Josh Evans and Ethan Graves. View photo »

Sallie Junkin Ballard received the Historical Preservation Award from the Natchez Historical Society for her work in a Historical Beautification Preservation Project. She is pictured with Clinton Bagley who presented a proclamation from Gov. Haley Barbour recognizing Ballard’s efforts in the area of historical beautification. Crape myrtles have been part of the Natchez scene since the late 1700s. There is a record of a Yankee soldier writing home to family in Ohio in 1863 wherein he describes the crape myrtle trees in Mr. Surget’s garden. Ballard purchased 2000 crape myrtle trees in the year 2000. She distributed the trees to many groups who cooperated with her in planting the trees. View photo »

Second grade students at Ferriday Lower Elementary that have passed 25 or more Accelerated Reader tests were given a free book for their hard work. Also students that have passed 75 or more AR tests were given a special gift. This was sponsored by the second grade teachers. Pictured are some of the recipients from Ms. Floyd’s class, front, from left, are Larry Scott, Lakambre Williams, Mytresja Bachus, Katylyn Brown, Deandra Calhoun, Richard Green and Lakia Weatherspoon; second row, Atreall Bonnee’, Rykeion Glasper and Talarra Stampley View photo »

State Rep. Robert Johnson of Natchez, left, opened the March 5 session of the Mississippi House of Representatives with prayer. He is pictured with Speaker of the House Billy McCoy of Rienzi. Johnson represents House District 94, covering portions of Adams, Claiborne and Jefferson counties. View photo »

Cathedral School recently had grade level student geography bees at the school. The grade level winners were, standing, from left, Jessica Trottier, Thomas Garrity, Laura Perilloux and Pepper Taylor; front row, Phillip Roberts, Ashley Haimson, Carmen Serio, Ansleigh Thibodeaux, Jackson Carpenter, and Alex Weadock. View photo »

The second-grade students in Racheal Sutherland’s class at Vidalia Lower Elementary are doing their part to save the environment. For an assignment the students were given a home recycle project. Their task was to create something unique by using recyclable materials that could be found within their own homes. The children were encouraged to use their imaginations to create these projects. The project was an extension of a week-long social studies lesson on the need for recycling in our country. Each child was allowed to tell what recycled materials were used and explain how the new creative project would be used. Some of the projects in Sutherland’s class included a robot made from aluminum foil and boxes, a car made from an empty plastic container, a snowman figure made from old newspaper, and a homemade lava lamp made from an empty bottle. Students from Sutherland’s class are bottom row, from left, Anthony Rollins, April Carlton, Ryan Cobb, Henley Garrett and Makenna Patt; middle row, Hunter Anderson, Joshua Helmes, Kobe Johnson, Dylan Troxler, Jamar Lyons and Jonathan Burr; and top row, Eric Powell, Shelbi Cross, Kyran Cain, Miranda McClure, Alyssa Vines and Talamthia Dixon. View photo »

J.T. Robinson on behalf of the Natchez Fraternal Order of Police accepts a check from Carolyn Couch, president of the Natchez Civitan Club. The money was to support the Shop With A Cop program before Christmas. Civitan is a service club committed to serving the local community, especially its physically and mentally challenged citizens. Civitan members regularly support Special Olympics and activities at Pleasant Acre Day School. View photo »

Grafton Pritchartt was recently announced as the Pilgrimage Garden Club queen at the club’s royalty party. She is pictured with her pages Allie Claire Feltus and Sarah Margaret Currie. See more photos from the garden club announcement parties at www.natchezscene.com. View photo »

submitted photos Trinity Episcopal School under the direction of Kathleen Mackey King featured their students kindergarten through 5th grade in their annual Christmas Music Program Dec. 16 at Trinity Church. Davis Sharp and Grayson Bryant featured on Orff barred instruments. View photo »

A check in the amount of $1,648.00 to The Natchez Children’s Home on behalf of Home Hardware Center as a result of the Dec. 12 and 13 fundraiser at the local store. View photo »

Trinity Episcopal School under the direction of Kathleen Mackey King featured their students kindergarten through 5th grade in their annual Christmas Music Program Dec. 16 at Trinity Church. Kindergarten students played Kidsplay Handbells. View photo »

Trinity Episcopal School under the direction of Kathleen Mackey King featured their students kindergarten through 5th grade in their annual Christmas Music Program Dec. 16 at Trinity Church. Ananya Bhargava, Regan Huckaby and Chris Vanier featured on sand blocks and finger cymbals. View photo »

The Musical Arts League of Natchez donated $500 to Robert Lewis Middle School Orchestra for their trip to the 2009 National Orchestra Festival in Atlanta. Presenting and receiving the check at the group’s Christmas party are, from left Shawn Smith, director of the orchestra, Joy Cameron, orchestra member and David Troutman, secretary and treasurer of the Musical Arts League. View photo »

Members of the 2008 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Blue Wave Show Band from Natchez are, from left, Jonathan Hollis, Caitlin Johnson and Ryant Nelson View photo »

The 2009 Krewe of Phoenix board of directors are, first row, from left, Shanna Pollard, grand ball chairman; Ginger Schwager, Tanna Davis, royalty chairman; Kari Simpson, Ryan Richardson, call-out ball chairman and Lana Morgan; second row, Ron Jinkins, Jill Brown, Sherry Bearden, Debbie Blackwell, secretary; Betsy Sawyer, vice president; Beverly Ratcliffe, president; Bob Pollard, George Murray and Ryan Wingfield, treasurer. Not pictured are Brad Yarbrough, Curtis Moroney, parade chairman; Mary Lessley, Darla Wilkinson and Stuart Heflin. View photo »

Kindergarten teacher Connie Whitley showing JaQuatea Hawkins how to play a Halloween math game as J-Lon Prosser looks on. Ferriday Lower Elementary recently had a family learning night. Various learning games were set up by the teacher, and everything was set up by grade level. View photo »

Two Southwest Community College freshmen are the recipients of District 38 Sen. Kelvin Butler’s annual scholarship. Butler presented the $500 cash scholarships on Sunday, Nov. 2 to Naketta Veals of Gloster and Natasha Seaberry of Centreville, both 18, at Gloster Elementary School. Butler, chairman of the Senate’s Local and Private Committee, said he was committed to helping every young person who wanted to attend an institution of higher learning have the opportunity to do so. The scholarship gives Butler the chance to continue contributing to the community when the senate is out of session. Students who have lived in Adams, Amite, Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson counties for at least one year are eligible. Recipients are chosen based upon academic achievements and individual financial needs. For more information on the scholarship, eligibility requirements, and a downloadable application, please log ontor Butler’s Web site www.kelvinbutler.com. Sen. Kelvin Butler stands with scholarship recipients, from left, Naketta Veals, Natasha Seaberry and scholarship committee members Rebecca Anderson and Thomas Sims. View photo »

Two Southwest Community College freshmen are the recipients of District 38 Sen. Kelvin Butler’s annual scholarship. Butler presented the $500 cash scholarships on Sunday, Nov. 2 to Naketta Veals of Gloster and Natasha Seaberry of Centreville, both 18, at Gloster Elementary School. Butler, chairman of the Senate’s Local and Private Committee, said he was committed to helping every young person who wanted to attend an institution of higher learning have the opportunity to do so. The scholarship gives Butler the chance to continue contributing to the community when the senate is out of session. Students who have lived in Adams, Amite, Pike, Walthall and Wilkinson counties for at least one year are eligible. Recipients are chosen based upon academic achievements and individual financial needs. For more information on the scholarship, eligibility requirements, and a downloadable application, please log ontor Butler’s Web site www.kelvinbutler.com. Sen. Kelvin Butler stands with scholarship recipients, from left, Naketta Veals, Natasha Seaberry and scholarship committee members Rebecca Anderson and Thomas Sims. View photo »

Ferriday Lower second grade students read the story “Hedgehog Bakes a cake”. The story was about a Hedgehog, Rabbit, Owl and Squirrel trying to bake a cake without reading the directions, but the cake did not come out right. So Hedgehog locked everyone else out of the house and started over. He then read the recipe. This story gives the students a great example of following directions when baking and cooking. Lynda Williams took her class on a trip to our cafeteria on Oct. 22. There were three groups. One group baked cup cakes while the other two groups baked a cake and brownies. It was a great experience for the students. They all enjoyed their delicious treats. At left, from left, Kelvin Yearby, Al’kalah Carter and Angel Gonzalez mix a batter after reading “Hedgehog Bakes a Cake in their second grade class. View photo »

John Ward, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Angel Gonzalez and Keondrick White wait for instructions for baking in the cafeteria at Ferriday Lower Elelmentary SChool. Lynda Williams’s second grade class took a field trip to the cafeteria to bake cakes, cupcakes and brownies. View photo »

submitted photo The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. In the bottom photo, measuring out servings for the bake sale are, from left, Patsy Armstrong, Kit Parker and Carla Johnson. View photo »

The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. Preparing items for the bake sale are, at top, from left, Elizabeth Swalm and Kit Parker. View photo »

submitted photos Ferriday Lower second grade students read the story “Hedgehog Bakes a cake”. The story was about a Hedgehog, Rabbit, Owl and Squirrel trying to bake a cake without reading the directions, but the cake did not come out right. So Hedgehog locked everyone else out of the house and started over. He then read the recipe. This story gives the students a great example of following directions when baking and cooking. Lynda Williams took her class on a trip to our cafeteria on Oct. 22. There were three groups. One group baked cup cakes while the other two groups baked a cake and brownies. It was a great experience for the students. They all enjoyed their delicious treats. At top, Derrick Sheppard, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Jamarius Jackson, Sierra Beckman, Makayla Davis and Nayia Calhoun sample their cake batter on a recent field trip to the Ferriday Lower cafeteria. View photo »

John Ward, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Angel Gonzalez and Keondrick White wait for instructions for baking in the cafeteria at Ferriday Lower Elelmentary SChool. Lynda Williams’s second grade class took a field trip to the cafeteria to bake cakes, cupcakes and brownies. View photo »

submitted photo The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. In the bottom photo, measuring out servings for the bake sale are, from left, Patsy Armstrong, Kit Parker and Carla Johnson. View photo »

The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. Preparing items for the bake sale are, at top, from left, Elizabeth Swalm and Kit Parker. View photo »

submitted photos Ferriday Lower second grade students read the story “Hedgehog Bakes a cake”. The story was about a Hedgehog, Rabbit, Owl and Squirrel trying to bake a cake without reading the directions, but the cake did not come out right. So Hedgehog locked everyone else out of the house and started over. He then read the recipe. This story gives the students a great example of following directions when baking and cooking. Lynda Williams took her class on a trip to our cafeteria on Oct. 22. There were three groups. One group baked cup cakes while the other two groups baked a cake and brownies. It was a great experience for the students. They all enjoyed their delicious treats. At top, Derrick Sheppard, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Jamarius Jackson, Sierra Beckman, Makayla Davis and Nayia Calhoun sample their cake batter on a recent field trip to the Ferriday Lower cafeteria. View photo »

submitted photo The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. In the bottom photo, measuring out servings for the bake sale are, from left, Patsy Armstrong, Kit Parker and Carla Johnson. View photo »

The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. Preparing items for the bake sale are, at top, from left, Elizabeth Swalm and Kit Parker. View photo »

submitted photos Ferriday Lower second grade students read the story “Hedgehog Bakes a cake”. The story was about a Hedgehog, Rabbit, Owl and Squirrel trying to bake a cake without reading the directions, but the cake did not come out right. So Hedgehog locked everyone else out of the house and started over. He then read the recipe. This story gives the students a great example of following directions when baking and cooking. Lynda Williams took her class on a trip to our cafeteria on Oct. 22. There were three groups. One group baked cup cakes while the other two groups baked a cake and brownies. It was a great experience for the students. They all enjoyed their delicious treats. At top, Derrick Sheppard, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Jamarius Jackson, Sierra Beckman, Makayla Davis and Nayia Calhoun sample their cake batter on a recent field trip to the Ferriday Lower cafeteria. View photo »

The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. Preparing items for the bake sale are, at top, from left, Elizabeth Swalm and Kit Parker. View photo »

submitted photos Ferriday Lower second grade students read the story “Hedgehog Bakes a cake”. The story was about a Hedgehog, Rabbit, Owl and Squirrel trying to bake a cake without reading the directions, but the cake did not come out right. So Hedgehog locked everyone else out of the house and started over. He then read the recipe. This story gives the students a great example of following directions when baking and cooking. Lynda Williams took her class on a trip to our cafeteria on Oct. 22. There were three groups. One group baked cup cakes while the other two groups baked a cake and brownies. It was a great experience for the students. They all enjoyed their delicious treats. At top, Derrick Sheppard, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Jamarius Jackson, Sierra Beckman, Makayla Davis and Nayia Calhoun sample their cake batter on a recent field trip to the Ferriday Lower cafeteria. View photo »

The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Episcopal Church will have their semi-annual bake sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday in Kuehnle Hall at 305 S. Commerce St. A light soup lunch will be served for $3.50 beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available from ECW members. The proceeds from the bake sale will be used for ECW outreach projects. Preparing items for the bake sale are, at top, from left, Elizabeth Swalm and Kit Parker. View photo »

submitted photos Ferriday Lower second grade students read the story “Hedgehog Bakes a cake”. The story was about a Hedgehog, Rabbit, Owl and Squirrel trying to bake a cake without reading the directions, but the cake did not come out right. So Hedgehog locked everyone else out of the house and started over. He then read the recipe. This story gives the students a great example of following directions when baking and cooking. Lynda Williams took her class on a trip to our cafeteria on Oct. 22. There were three groups. One group baked cup cakes while the other two groups baked a cake and brownies. It was a great experience for the students. They all enjoyed their delicious treats. At top, Derrick Sheppard, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Jamarius Jackson, Sierra Beckman, Makayla Davis and Nayia Calhoun sample their cake batter on a recent field trip to the Ferriday Lower cafeteria. View photo »

submitted photos Ferriday Lower second grade students read the story “Hedgehog Bakes a cake”. The story was about a Hedgehog, Rabbit, Owl and Squirrel trying to bake a cake without reading the directions, but the cake did not come out right. So Hedgehog locked everyone else out of the house and started over. He then read the recipe. This story gives the students a great example of following directions when baking and cooking. Lynda Williams took her class on a trip to our cafeteria on Oct. 22. There were three groups. One group baked cup cakes while the other two groups baked a cake and brownies. It was a great experience for the students. They all enjoyed their delicious treats. At top, Derrick Sheppard, Jamaria’A Hawkins, Jamarius Jackson, Sierra Beckman, Makayla Davis and Nayia Calhoun sample their cake batter on a recent field trip to the Ferriday Lower cafeteria. View photo »

The Beta Club at Robert Lewis Middle School presented the Natchez Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross with a check for their Disaster Relief Fund. The members also collected old cell phones for ReCellular, Inc. For every phone collected, ReCellular will donate $1 to the American Red Cross. Present were, first row, from left, Angel Brown, Aaliyah Buchannan, Angie Brown, Red Cross chapter manager and Rachel Young; second row, Brenda Jarvis, sponsor, Marquita Wallace, Ke`Anti Murphy, and Gabreilla Harris; third row, Pete Peters assistant principal, Damien Washington, Michael Cleveland and Linda Logan sponsor. View photo »

The production of Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night,” is now playing at the Natchez Little Theatre. The cast includes, from left, front row: Deanne Tanksley as Olivia; Landon Henry at Sebastian; Owen Shugard as Toby Belch; Alisha Graham as Maria; Rob Conger as Duke Orsino and Teresa Busby as Viola; second row, Layne Taylor as Malvolio; Casey Gilbert as Feste; Don Vesterse as Fabian and Cain Madden as General Andrew Aguecheek; third row, Marylee Williams as Valentine; John Harter as Antonio and Dwight Williams as Curio. The production was adapted and directed by Tommy Jackson with original music by Bob Sizemore. View photo »

Kyle’s House staff and children receive a check from Vidalia City Planner Ken Walker. Pictured, from left top row, are Theresa Jackson, Naomi Henry, Connie Smith, Matilda Stephens and Ken Walker. Bottom row is Cameron Curry, Stephanie Hutchins, Scott Stanley and Carson Moore. View photo »

For many of the seventh grade students of Team X(traordinary) at Robert Lewis Middle School, Friday, Oct. 17, was a day of celebration. During lunch, students were awarded certificates for perfect attendance, and A and B Academic Achievement during the first nine weeks of school. Later in the day, those same students were rewarded with an ice cream social, compliments of their teachers. The teachers of Team X(traordinary) include Sharon Cameron, history; Gloria Ford, mathematics; Victoria Holmes, career discovery; Berthenia Rose Jackson, language arts and Ruthie Washington, science. Pictured are, first row, from left, are Aaliyah Buchannan and Kierani Calhoun; second row, Nova Carver, Sidney McCullen, Mercedis Hawkins and Akia Johnson, third row, standing are Kejuauna Hall and Destini Saul; sitting are Keyana Jones, Destiny Smith, Cindy Roman, Janice Brown; fourth row; Jesse Dorsey, CeDarius Bailey, Reginald T. Scott, Austin Rymer, Darvontres Harrison, Tyrin Thomas, Keylan Wimley, Nyelah Blanton, Ashley Haney and Kelly Tucker. View photo »

For many of the seventh grade students of Team X(traordinary) at Robert Lewis Middle School, Friday, Oct. 17, was a day of celebration. During lunch, students were awarded certificates for perfect attendance, and A and B Academic Achievement during the first nine weeks of school. Later in the day, those same students were rewarded with an ice cream social, compliments of their teachers. The teachers of Team X(traordinary) include Sharon Cameron, history; Gloria Ford, mathematics; Victoria Holmes, career discovery; Berthenia Rose Jackson, language arts and Ruthie Washington, science. Students pictured in the first photo are, first row, from left; Nyelah Blanton, Keneatra Johnson and Brian O’Neal; second row, Jasmine Williams, Myesha Green, Diamonique Irving and Chalsie White; third row; Angelica Wilson, Devoncia Hammett, Gabrielle Knight, Terrence Smith, Preston Gooden, LeCardric Easton; fourth row; S’Nasia Saucier, Breanna Stumps, Daren Anderson, Dakota Johnston, Ladarius Alexander, James Mitchell and Jeremiah Phipps. View photo »

The Natchez-Adams County Special Olympics recently honored the Natchez Civitan Club for its support of Special Olympics events. At the practice bowling session on Oct. 17, a recognition plaque was presented to, from left, Carolyn Couch, Civitan president, and board members, Juanita Wilson, Billie Bunch and Maria Bowser. View photo »

From left, Lucy Miller, president of the Friends of the Armstrong Library, Susan Cassagne, library director, and Dr. Robert Barnes, board member of Grow Natchez Gardens, admire one of the five crepe myrtles that were given to the Library by Grow Natchez Gardens to replace trees that were not doing well. The purpose of Grow Natchez Gardens, sponsor of the Natchez Symphony of Gardens Tour, is to encourage and showcase gardening in Natchez and to return any proceeds from its activities to the community in garden-related ways. These trees were offered in hopes this will inspire others to plant, garden and enjoy the library. View photo »

Joanna David recently received a $1,250 scholarship in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan and Stanley E. Cooper Jr. Presenting the scholarship is James P. Ryan, CEO and COO of AXIS Onshore, LP. David is pictured with her father, Jerry David. The scholarship is given to graduating seniors meeting the criteria set forth for those planning to enter some facet of the oil and gas business. View photo »

Faydre Logan, Leslie Lewis, Kelsey McNeal, Kirdis Clark, Dekerria Clemons, and Lindsey Lewis, members of Girl Scout Troop 862 recently sampled the Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard at Dairy Queen. View photo »

The Nigel Wentworth Memorial Scholarship Fund for 2007 was presented to Morgan Gayle Halford. Pictured with Halford is Joann Wentworth, Nigel’s mother, presenting the plaque commemorating the scholarship. Halford is the daughter of Bill and Debbie Halford of Meadville. View photo »

The Nigel Wentworth Memorial Scholarship Fund for 2007 was presented to Caleb Lee Lehmann. Pictured with Lehmann is Joann Wentworth, Nigel’s mother, presenting the plaque commemorating the scholarship. Lehmann is the son of Gary and Dianne Lehmann of Roxie. View photo »

Adams County Superintendent of Education Anthony Morris of Natchez, left, receives a five-year service pin from Copiah-Lincoln Community College Board of Trustees President Gene Bates of Church Hill. Morris was recognized at the August Board of Trustees meeting recently on the Wesson Campus. View photo »

Samantha Rogillio, right, a student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez campus, is the recipient of the Dr. Joey H. Paul Memorial Scholarship. She received the scholarship from Gwen McCalip, director of admissions and records, during the school’s recent Awards Night. View photo »

Gwendolyn Brown, right, a student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez campus, is the recipient of the Sherryn W. McDonald Memorial Scholarship. She received the scholarship from Gwen McCalip, director of admissions and records, during the school’s recent Awards Night. View photo »

Sherri Stevens, right, a student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus, is the recipient of one of the Co-Lin Foundation Scholarships. She received the scholarship from Gwen McCalip, director of admissions and records during the school’s recent Awards Night. View photo »

Kanisha Kaho, left, a student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez campus, is the recipient of the Business Technology Award. She received the honor from Terry Stutzman, Medical Billing and Coding Technology instructor, during the school’s recent Awards Night. View photo »

Carolyn Vance Smith, center, co-chair of the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, presented certificates for being selected William F. Winter Scholars to Becky Davidson, left, instructor, and Heather Schrock, a student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus. Davidson and Schrock received the honor during the school’s recent Awards Night. View photo »

The Pilot and Miss-Lou students presented a spring recital at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 4. Each student received a different composer statuette for their years of study. Cory Latham was awarded a trophy for the five years he has been in the Pilot Program. Pictured from left are, Garrett Wilkerson, Thomas Carey, Cal Wilkerson, Latham, George Jackson; back, instructors Kit Parker, piano; Diane Mize, piano; and Kathleen Mackey King, flute. View photo »

The Krewe of Phoenix 2008 John S. Callon Scholarship winner is Joanna Leigh David, daughter of Jerry and Joan David. David is a recent graduate of Cathedral High School. Christine Roberts from the Krewe of Phoenix, presents the award at Cathedral Awards Night at St. Mary Basilica. Roberts is the Krewe’s scholarship chairman. View photo »

Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Eta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently inducted officers for the 2008-2009 year. Serving as officers are from left, Crystal Freeman of Wesson, vice president for leadership; Allison Pyron of Jackson, vice president for communications; Caitlin Johnson of Natchez, vice president for service; Paul Munn of Magee, vice president for membership; Ashlee Richardson of Brookhaven, president; Ashli Walker of Brookhaven, vice president for fellowship; and Jessica Best of Natchez, vice president for scholarship. Phi Theta Kappa is the international two-year honor fraternity. Students must achieve a 3.5 or better academic average to receive an invitation for membership. View photo »

Katherine Christine Tumminello, standing sixth from left, of Natchez has been inducted into Millsaps College’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society. The chemistry major was one of 20 seniors inducted in the April 26 ceremony on the Millsaps campus in Jackson. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sam C. Tumminello. Since 1989, Millsaps College has been home to Alpha of Mississippi, the state’s original Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Election to Phi Beta Kappa is one of the highest honors an undergraduate can attain. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa has chapters at 276 colleges and universities, and more than 500,000 members. The society’s mission is to champion education in the liberal arts and sciences, to recognize academic excellence and to foster freedom of thought and expression. View photo »

An apple tree was planted on the campus of Frazier Primary School by employees of Wal-Mart in celebration of Earth Day. Pictured from left in back are Principal Lorraine Franklin, Brenda Parker, Marion Moore, Ezell McGee, Nicole Carthon, Twana Butler and Henrietta Ware; in front are, MagQuenneisha Walls, Anthony Williams, Danyel Weir, Chad Woods, Daisy Geter, Shivam Patel, Deontranese Barnes, Terricka Coach, Taylor Butler and Adriana Stanley. View photo »

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat Trinity Episcopal Day School student recently competed in the Science Olympiad at the University of Southern Mississippi. The winners were: Madelyn Cross, ninth grade, bronze in food science and RoboCross; Morgan Huber, ninth grade, gold in anatomy and science world, bronze in food science; Eric James, ninth grade, silver in crave the wave; Nick Partridge, ninth grade, gold in road scholar; Cody Strickland, ninth grade, silver in meteorology; Sammy QaDan, eighth grade, crave the wave; Madeline Iles, eighth grade, gold in rocks and minerals, bronze in RoboCross and simple machines; Bethany Ogden, eighth grade, gold in scrambler and rocks and minerals and silver in bio-process lab; Margaret Ward, eighth grade, gold in scrambler and amphibians and reptiles and silver is disease detective; Danielle Trottier, eighth grade, gold in anatomy and amphibians and reptiles; Ashton Mason, seventh grade, participated in ecology, oceanography and write it-do it; Murphy Aldridge, seventh grade, gold in science word; Wesley Gore, seventh grade, gold in road scholar, silver in bio-process lab; Logan Sewell, seventh grade; participated in tower, reach for the stars and trajectory; Thomas Carey, sixth grade, gold in disease detective; Jack Daly, sixth grade, gold in crave the wave; Jessica Trottier, sixth grade, gold in disease detective and crave the wave; Michael Iles, sixth grade, participated in metric mastery, ecology, anatomy and mystery architecture; Sarah Rodriguez, sixth grade, silver in meteorology and disease detective, bronze in simple machines. Stephanie Daly is the team’s coach and Jheri Ogden and Carolyn Mullins are assistant coaches. View photo »

Frazier Primary School students recently competed in a reading fair. Students are encouraged to make a storyboard with their families. The winners were, from left, Shivam Patel, first place, who is the second-grade son of Manish and Alka Patel; Jordan Murray, second place, who is the first-grade daughter of Anthony and Miracle Murray; Keonnia Bradford, third place, who is the first-grade daughter of Kenneth Bradford; and Malana Tennessee, honorable mention, who is the first-grade daughter of Tarvis and Cassandra Tennessee. View photo »

Natchez High School student Michelle Winn recently placed fourth in the University of Southern Mississippi American Mathematics Competition, a national competition. High school students from various parts of the state participated in this event. Pictured from left to right are parents Mr. & Mrs. Michael Winn, Michelle Winn, mathematics teacher Lillie Bryant and Coach Lance Reed who is the mathematics chairperson at the school. View photo »

Taylor Davis, son of Angie Davis, has been named STAR student. Taylor scored in the Top 20 in the Mississippi College Math and Science Tournament and received a scholarship to be used at Mississippi College. Also, pictured is Isaac King, biology teacher at Natchez High. View photo »

Cathedral students recently participated in the Co-Lin Science Quest. Written tests were given in chemistry, biology and physics. Winners are, from left, Derek Garrity, fifth place chemistry; Harrison Burns, first place chemistry; Davis Beard first place biology; Joanna David, second place physics; and Jesse Morrison, fifth place physics. View photo »

Katie Cloy, a fifth grader and the daughter of Michael and Jennifer Cloy won third place in the ACCS elementary science fair. View photo »

Brody Cole, a fourth grader and the son of Brent and Theresa Cole won third place in the ACCS elementary science fair. View photo »

Anna Babb, a fourth grader who is the daughter of Randy and Michelle Babb won first place in the ACCS elementary science fair. View photo »

Christopher Guedon, a sixth grader and the son of Dr. Frank Guedon and Jenny Guedon won first place in the ACCS elementary science fair. View photo »

Jonathan Wilson, a sixth grader and the son of Purvis and Shannon Wilson won third place in the ACCS elementary science fair. View photo »

Jordan Babb, a sixth grader and the son of Randy and Michelle Babb won second place in the ACCS elementary science fair. View photo »

Karrigan Eidt, a fourth grader who is the daughter of Danny Eidt and Jessica Clark won second place in the elementary science fair. View photo »

Katie Cloy, a fifth grader and the daughter of Michael and Jennifer Cloy won third place in the ACCS elementary science fair. View photo »

Adams County Christian School recently had an art contest. Winners are, from left, Hallie Holland, second place in the mixed media; Cole Eidt, second place in the crayon; Shyanne Day, first place in the paint; Alyssa McIntosh, first place in the colored pencil. View photo »

Seven Adams County Christian School fourth-grade students were nominated by their teachers to participate in the People to People Ambassador Program. This program was established by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 and has a world leadership forum each year. Students nominated have shown academic excellence and leadership potential. Pictured from left are, Eli Smith, Morgan Nettles, Karrigan Eidt, Madison Newman, Devin Spear, Ashleigh Williams and Sneh Patel. View photo »

The Pilgrimage Garden Club Chapter of the Garden Club of America donated 12 Louis Phillipe antique rose bushes to the Natchez City Cemetery as part of an ongoing project to restore more of the antique rose varieties that were originally in the cemetery. Pictured are Teri Tillman and Carla Johnson. View photo »

Cathedral High School’s AP English Literature class recently attended the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University in New Orleans and viewed the stage production of “The Taming of the Shrew,” performed by members of the Actors’ Equity Association and Union of Professional Actors, joined by an undergraduate and a graduate Tulane theatre student. Following the production, which incorporated authentic Shakespearean text set in 1950s Italian New Orleans, students participated in an at-large Q&A session with the actors, followed by a one-on-one session with actors and Director Ron Gural. Pictured from left, front row, are Summer Bailey, Madeline Jeansonne, Jean Biglane, actor Lorenzo Ganzalez (“Petruchio”), Kirby Richard, Joanna David, Lissa McManus, back row, Grant Benoit, Geoffrey Martin, Stacy Parker, Jesse Morrison. View photo »

Eleventh-grade world history students at Adams County Christian School presented projects on the Renaissance Period recently. Students researched and delved into the culture. They created projects such as food, clothing, architecture, weapons, art and literature. Pictured from left are, Bryan Norton, Miranda Jackson, Rebecca Seale, Gary Brown, Ryan Comer, Sara Beth Fuller, Chelsea Freeman, Jordan McElroy, Robert Miller, T.J. Johnson, Alexis White, Beth Floyd, Dannielle Yelverton, Mattie Brown, Abby Wickham and Hunter Russ. View photo »

DaJanae Washington, MaKenzie Thompson, William McKeel III, Nikkiya White, Deondrais Boxley, teacher Bertha Hall. View photo »

Submitted photos Ferriday Lower kindergarten students received Student of the Month certificates on Friday, Feb. 1. Principal, Mrs. Sheila Alwood encouraged all students to try hard to get recognized during the second semester. Parents attended the function. Pictured at top from left are, Tyren Stacker, Valesha Quinn, Colin Tolliver, Ayziana Ward, Tierra Glasper and teacher Melissa Guillot. View photo »

Pictured from left are, Zoe’ Davis, Terrence Williams, Tianaye White, Danisha Lewis and teacher Patricia Dianne Wiley. Not pictured is Brian Williams. View photo »

Pictured from left are, TyAnna Johnson, Keandrick Carter, MiKaylah Leonard, Darren Zeng and teacher Tara Leachman. View photo »

Patricia Wiley’s students at Ferriday Lower Elementary enjoy work stations daily. “Every child cannot learn in the same way,” Wiley said. “With differentiated instruction, the children have a much better chance for success. They utilized numerous centers, such as: computer, reading, writing, art and listening center. My students care about learning and they care about achieving on and beyond their intellectual ability.” The students studied high frequency word cards, and the teacher and students read aloud the story, “Where Do Pigs Play?” The teacher discussed the question mark at the end of the title. The students chorally read the title and each student was required to participate and read a passage aloud. Some students built new words with –ig and –it families. “The students moved from center to center with little or no loss of class time. Work stations are routine procedures for my students. They know the do’s and don’ts and sometimes, students help each other to remember classroom rules. View photo »

The Natchez Historical Society elected new officers at a recent meeting. They are, pictured from left, President Joan McLemore, Vice President Joe Frank, Treasurer Mary Eidt and Secretary Constance Holt. View photo »

Suzanne Williams’ second-grade class at Cathedral School recently celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up like they were 100 years old. Pictured, from left are, back row, Win Person, Payton McKay, Emily Hicks, Annie Russ and Jason Rodgers; front row, Nicholas Waycaster, Adam Phillips, Mary Evans Kelley, Camille Taylor and Abigail Hand. View photo »

Boy Scout Troop 158, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, recently had a Court of Honor ceremony in the fellowship hall at St. Mary Basilica in Natchez. A number of scouts were presented with newly earned merit badges and rank advancements. The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the Eagle Rank Badge to Chase Caldwell. He had completed his requirements for this rank this past summer just before leaving for school at Mississippi College. Chase is shown with his parents, Gary and Mary Ruth Caldwell and his Scoutmaster, Freddie Voss. View photo »

For the 20th year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geography Bee for students in the fourth- through eighth-grades in thousands of schools across the United States and in the five U.S. territories, as well as in Department of Defense Dependents Schools around the world. The winner of the Cathedral School Geography Bee will advance to the next level of competition, a written examination to determine state competitors. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $25,000 college scholarship, at the national competition May 20 and 21, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The winners of the preliminary competition at Cathedral School above are, front row, Logan Young, Julia Rachel Kuehnle, Thomas Garrity and Alyssa Stewart, back row, sponsor, Mrs. Patti Blackwood, Anthony Calvit, Johnny Smith, Melina Hamezoupolos, Sarah Garrity, Andrew Allen and Payton Ryan; not pictured is William Pipes. The final round of the National Geography Bee will be in January at Cathedral School. View photo »

The Father Peters Council No. 9 of the Knights of Peter Claver Inc. got into the Christmas spirit of giving this year by assisting a family in town. The council provided a shopping spree for the children of Vera Wilkins. Wilkins is the single mother of four children, ages 3 to 10. View photo »

The Father Peters Council No. 9 of the Knights of Peter Claver Inc. got into the Christmas spirit of giving this year by assisting a family in town. The council provided a shopping spree for the children of Vera Wilkins. Wilkins is the single mother of four children, ages 3 to 10. View photo »

The Father Peters Council No. 9 of the Knights of Peter Claver Inc. got into the Christmas spirit of giving this year by assisting a family in town. The council provided a shopping spree for the children of Vera Wilkins. Wilkins is the single mother of four children, ages 3 to 10. Pictured at top are Ora Frazier, Lisa Johnson and Barbara Johnson of the Ladies Auxiliary in blue jackets. From left to right in front are Ronin Wilkins, 6, Geneva Hodge, 7, Kiyou Wilkins, 3 and Cashmere Hodge, 10; and in back, Wilbur Johnson Sr. Middle, the children enjoy a meal and shopping. View photo »

Matt Barnes, Caroline Ketchings, Bryant Pearson, Danielle Givens, Brandon Daggs, Sidney McLeod, Hannah House, Jinal Patel, and Kaitlyn Mayfield. Claudia J. Stephens, Instructor View photo »

Matt Barnes, Caroline Ketchings, Bryant Pearson, Danielle Givens, Brandon Daggs, Sidney McLeod, Hannah House, Jinal Patel, and Kaitlyn Mayfield. Claudia J. Stephens, Instructor View photo »

Troop 170 at Community Chapel Church of God had an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Randy Bielefeld on Aug. 31. Sen. Bob Dearing was present and awarded Bielefeld a Mississippi State Flag which flew over the State Capitol building earlier this year. Randy is the son of Lonnie and Gay Bielefeld. View photo »

Ferriday Lower Elementary School first-grade teacher Margaret Carter, has more than 30 years of teaching experience. She knows the importance of proper planning, effective instruction and making sure that all students are actively engaged. “I seem to get much more accomplished with small group instruction,” she said. “Sometimes, my students have trouble comprehending a skill but when we work daily in small groups, they appear to learn with ease. Above, Carter works with students to use their fingers to track the words during reading; by doing this, they can clearly see the letters that make-up the word. View photo »

Wal-Mart of Natchez recently had a fundraiser for the Natchez Food Bank. Employees raised $2,567 in the month of October. Pictured from left are United Way Director Kathy Stevens, Wal-Mart Manager Lionel Stepter and Food Bank representative Tommy Jackson. View photo »

The mother-daughter tea for the Nutcracker Suite was Nov. 17 at Auburn. Pictured is Auburn Garden Club member Donna Martello reading the story of the Nutcracker Suite to the children. View photo »

Student leaders of clubs and organizations at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez campus recently met with the college leadership. After the meeting, students and administrators gathered for the annual group photo. They are, seated from left DaJauna Butler, Student Government Association vice president; Elicia Pendleton, Health Occupations Students of America; Rachel Smith, Future Teachers Club and Spanish Club; Teresa Harrison, dean of the Natchez campus; Dr. Ronnie Nettles, Co-Lin executive vice president; Dr. Howell C. Garner, Co-Lin president; Dr. Stephanie Duguid, assistant dean of career and technical education; Sarah Allen of Trillium; Cindy Marie Foley, SGA secretary; and Danielle Wilson, SGA president; standing from left are Cain Madden of N-Sights; Christy Corley of Circle K; Vera Wilkins of Student Support Services and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Ashlea Rand of Student Hospitality and Recruitment; Chris Gann of the National Technical Honor Society; George Cage of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Megan Edmonds of Delta Epsilon Chi, and Curtis Magee of the Baptist Student Union. View photo »

The Rho Epsilon Lambda Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to acknowledge the 2007 recipients of the Dr. James R. Todd Scholarship. Since its inception in 2005, the foundation has issued 12 scholarships to deserving high school seniors upon their graduation to attend college. These students are among the best and the brightest of the Miss-Lou and represent Adams, Jefferson and Wilkinson counties as well as Concordia Parish. On Saturday, the foundation will host the bi-annual James R. Todd Scholarship Banquet at the Natchez Convention Center. The funds generated from this black-tie affair are utilized in support of the scholarship fund. The foundation has committed itself to distribute $4,000 annually to deserving applicants from our community. Tickets are $50 per person and can be obtained from committee members Fred Marsalis, Darrell White, Michael Winn or any member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Pictured above are the 2007 winners, from left, Catherine Lewis, Chambliss Woods, Charlette Mock, Jasmine Thomas, Dr. James R. Todd Jr., Reshonda Perryman, Jarrett Claiborne; second row, Fred Marsalis, Dr. Samuel White and Darrell S. White. View photo »

Brock Farmer reads with his grandfather Henry Farmer Sr. at Cathedral's Grandparents Day. View photo »

First grader Tess Latham reads to her grandmother Judy Latham at Cathedral School's Grandparent's Day. View photo »

Cathedral School Grandparent's Day. View photo »

Cathedral Elementary students welcomed their guests in the gym for Grandparents Day. View photo »

The Board of Directors of the Krewe of Phoenix is preparing for the upcoming Mardi Gras season and other activities. Board members are, seated from left, Tanna Davis, Shanna Pollard, Beverly Ratcliffe, Debbie Blackwell; standing from left, Ron Jinkins, Ryan Wingfield, Bob Pollard, Brad Yarbrough, Jill Brown, Sherry Bearden, Lana Morgan, Jamie Gibson, George Murray and Sara Garcia. Not pictured are board members Betsy Sawyer, Curtis Moroney, Wade Heatherly, Nancy McLemore, Chris Maxwell and Ginger Schwager. View photo »

Submitted photo As a part of homecoming weekend, members of the Delta State College graduating class of 1957 were inducted into the Golden Circle. The Golden Circle comprises alumni that graduated 50 or more years ago. The reception and induction ceremony were at the Fellowship Hall of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland. Pictured are, from left to right, front row, Maxine Bayles Moore of Oxford, Marie Barker Parker of Inverness, Barbara Elliott Watson of Holcomb, Dotsy Norwood Williamson of Eupora, Nell Ashley Sandrone of Shaw, Elaine Dickson McCoy of Longview, Texas, Robbie Houston McDaniel of Booneville, Patricia Wallace Maten of Guntown, Joicy Youngblood Williams of Gardendale, Ala., Kay Mauldin Davis of Edmond, Okla., Wanda Sweatt Hinsch of Brenham, Texas; back row, Ann Breazeale of Jackson, Elaine Fields of Pensacola, Fla., Robert Ervin of Bartlett, Tenn., Willie Fred Watson of Holcomb, Don Holcomb of Fulton, Hank Thompson of Harrison, Ark., Floyd Eppinette of Natchez, William Ray Wilson of Cleveland, James Chase of Booneville, Derwood Strain of Greenwood, Carl Grubb of Moorhead, James Lancaster of West Memphis, Ark., Wayne Lee of Cleveland, Bob M. Dearing of Natchez, and Billy Scott of Pasadea, Texas. View photo »

Submitted photo As a part of homecoming weekend, members of the Delta State College graduating class of 1957 were inducted into the Golden Circle. The Golden Circle comprises alumni that graduated 50 or more years ago. The reception and induction ceremony were at the Fellowship Hall of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Cleveland. Pictured are, from left to right, front row, Maxine Bayles Moore of Oxford, Marie Barker Parker of Inverness, Barbara Elliott Watson of Holcomb, Dotsy Norwood Williamson of Eupora, Nell Ashley Sandrone of Shaw, Elaine Dickson McCoy of Longview, Texas, Robbie Houston McDaniel of Booneville, Patricia Wallace Maten of Guntown, Joicy Youngblood Williams of Gardendale, Ala., Kay Mauldin Davis of Edmond, Okla., Wanda Sweatt Hinsch of Brenham, Texas; back row, Ann Breazeale of Jackson, Elaine Fields of Pensacola, Fla., Robert Ervin of Bartlett, Tenn., Willie Fred Watson of Holcomb, Don Holcomb of Fulton, Hank Thompson of Harrison, Ark., Floyd Eppinette of Natchez, William Ray Wilson of Cleveland, James Chase of Booneville, Derwood Strain of Greenwood, Carl Grubb of Moorhead, James Lancaster of West Memphis, Ark., Wayne Lee of Cleveland, Bob M. Dearing of Natchez, and Billy Scott of Pasadea, Texas. View photo »

The Natchez Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently. Mrs. Fredie Seab, at right, and Mrs. Mary Willard display the Indian peace medal and a picture of the chief of a western tribe wearing a medal given to him containing the imprint of President George Washington. View photo »

Members of the On-the-Move 4-H club worked recently to clean up areas of town for Make-a-Difference Day. View photo »

The Natchez Indian Village recently hosted the Houma Indians who put on demonstrations to the fourth-grade classes in our area. The Adams County Christian School fourth graders were so interested that they paid no mind to a posed rattlesnake ready to strike. View photo »

Boy Scout Troop 158, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, recently had a Court of Honor ceremony. Nineteen scouts were presented with 81 merit badges and rank advancements. Nolan Voss, Braxton McKay, Brandon Sandifer, Nicholas Arnold, Chaz Jackson and Thomas Garrity earned the Tenderfoot Rank. Chase Patrick, William Butler and Josh Callaway earned the Star Rank. Elliott McCann and Derrick Garrity earned the Life Rank. The troop meets on Wednesday nights at 7:30 at the Scout Hall next to the Knights of Columbus building in Natchez. Boys ages 11-18 are invited to join. Freddie Voss is the Scoutmaster. View photo »

Counselors attending from Jefferson County were H. J. Cadney of Jefferson County Vocational Center, left, and Helen Rankin of Jefferson County High School. Approximately 40 counselors were updated on academic and career-technical programs, financial aid and scholarships, recruitment, tech prep and Phi Theta Kappa. View photo »

New members of Vidalia Women’s Club for 2007 include, from left to right, front row, Kristin Hendricks, Kaci Cothern, Robyn Gregg and Tonya Doucet, back row, Karen Nelson, Kathy Slavent, Cindy Thornton and Sheri Rabb. View photo »

Julia Drews was presented an award for the 2007 Relay for Life Volunteer of Year for State of Mississippi at a recent meeting. View photo »

Copiah-Lincoln Community College recently hosted the annual high school counselor’s meeting at The Thames Center on the college’s Wesson campus. Counselors attending from Adams County were seated from left, Tracy Davis of Adams County Christian School; Cheryl Veal, Iris Myles, Carolyn Person, all of Natchez High School; standing from left, Cynthia Issac-Romar of RLMS, Jimmy Love of Central Alternative, Lolita Kendall of Co-Lin Natchez Campus, Jeanne Slover of Falin Career & Technical and Vonnie White of Co-Lin Natchez Campus. Not pictured are Laura Williams of Natchez High School and Nancy McFarland of Co-Lin Natchez campus. Approximately 40 counselors were updated on academic and career-technical programs, financial aid and scholarships, recruitment, tech prep and Phi Theta Kappa. View photo »

The Adams County Christian School Key Club raised money last year to buy the school a new projector, an 82 inch screen, a laptop computer and a cart. The equipment just came in and is ready for use. Pictured are club members, from left to right, Secretary Larra Pruitt, Vice President Charlie Kae McCall, Headmaster John Gray, Amanda Mathis, Megan Buckles, Paul Delaney, Leah Manoley, Treasurer Kim King and Teddi Anders. View photo »

On Aug. 17 and 18, Mr. J. Myles Sr., gospel music director for Alcorn State University’s WPRL 91.7 FM “THE GOLD,” took part in the Nashville Gospel Showcase, Nashville’s premier gospel music show. Nashville Gospel Showcase features new gospel artists from across the southeast region. The initial Nashville Gospel Showcase featured gospel music artists in a concert performance before a live, studio audience in scenic Livingston, Tenn. The line-up of artists included singers from the states of Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee. Nashville Gospel, established over 25 years ago, links gospel music artists with audiences across the nation airing in multiple television markets including Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Michigan, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands and others. View photo »

AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service, recently awarded the George W. Armstrong Library a certificate of dedication and appreciation for their partnership. The George W. Armstrong Library has provided a location site for the Mississippi AARP Tax-Aide Program for over 10 years. During the 2006 tax preparation season, a total of 511 individuals were provided tax assistance. “The AARP Tax-Aide Program is a wonderful resource for the taxpayer,” District Coordinator William Parker said. “AARP Tax-Aide volunteers get a great deal of satisfaction from helping people deal with the challenges of preparing their tax forms. If you want to help yourself and others with their tax returns, this is the program for you. As always, we need individuals who have good computer skills to assist with electronic filing.” AARP Tax-Aide is administered through the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated, 501c(3) nonpartisan charitable organization. If you are interested in becoming a Tax-Aide volunteer or learning more about the AARP Tax-Aide Program, please call the Mississippi Tax-Aide hotline at 1-800-338-3167. View photo »

Jaylin Gibson, Faydre Logan and Angel Brooks received their bronze award medals, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can receive. They were recognized along with other Girl Scouts during an awards ceremony in Jackson on May 6. The girls belong to Troop 862 led by Angela Brooks and Janice Gibson. View photo »

This past week four students from Vidalia Lower Elementary received prizes and a gift certificate for participating in this year’s summer reading program, which was sponsored by the Concordia Parish Library and Vidalia Elementary School. The students are from left to right, Cooper Brown, first grade; Zachary Nelson, second grade; Will Windam, second grade and Tayler Cross, second grade.Each child was given a list of books from which they could choose to read, with the list provided by the Concordia Parish School Board. View photo »

Chase Caldwell, left, and Landon Henry, right, were recently presented with scholarship checks from the Natchez Little Theatre Dawn Taylor Memorial Scholarship. The locals students are pictured receiving their scholarhip checks from Natchez Little Theatre Executive & Artistic Director Layne Taylor. Chase Caldwell, the son of Gary and Mary Ruth Caldwell of Vidalia, is a recent graduate of Cathedral High School and an Eagle Scout. He won the first $500 Dawn Taylor Memorial Scholarship in 2005 for his extensive work as a volunteer at Natchez Little Theatre since the age of 10. He has performed in numerous roles at NLT and won the first best youth actor award for his portrayal of Emery McDougal in “Auntie Mame” in 2005 and won again in 2006 for Huckleberry Finn in the musical, “Big River.” Chase will be attending Mississippi College in Clinton this fall. Landon Henry, 19, is the son of La Ne’ Zucarro and Eddie Ray Henry of Natchez. A 2007 graduate of Cathedral High School and an Eagle Scout, Landon won the $500 Dawn Taylor Memorial Scholarship for the past two years at NLT for his volunteer work at the theatre. Landon has performed and worked on over 20 productions at Natchez Little Theatre since 2005, winning best supporting actor in 2006 for George Holly in “Suddenly Last Summer,” and best actor in a play for Jonathan Douglas in “Southern Exposure” in 2007. Landon is using his scholarship to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez before to pursuing a degree in theatre. The Dawn Taylor Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually at the Natchez Little Theatre’s Stan Dean Ovation Awards for the Youth Volunteer of the Year. The scholarship is held until the winner has graduated from high school and is presented to the college where the winner has been accepted to help defray tuition costs. The scholarship is named for Dawn Taylor, who was very active as a volunteer at Natchez Little Theatre and in numerous organizations throughout Natchez and Mississippi. Dawn was a retired teacher and performer, and her background is in theatre, opera, music and education were renowned throughout the state of Mississippi. View photo »

Three Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez campus employees were honored recently for their tenure of service to the school. They are, from left, Vanessa Alexander, student records manager, 15 years; Randall Newell, security coordinator, 10 years; and Theresa Rounds, security, 10 years. View photo »

The Wilkinson County Correctional Facility recently sponsored a community relations meeting. View photo »

Copiah-Lincoln Community College recently honored faculty and staff with service pins at the annual Copiah-Lincoln Educators Association luncheon. Receiving pins for five years of service are seated from left, Courtney Biggs, secretary to the director of public information (Wesson Campus); Amy Case, humanities lab facilitator (Wesson Campus); Liz Mackey, business and office technology instructor (Simpson County Center); Lisa Pearson, practical nursing instructor (Simpson County Center); Neisha Leggett, social science instructor; standing from left, Charlotte Hill, executive director of the Co-Lin Foundation/director of alumni affairs (Wesson Campus); Dr. Cathy Ellett, director of institutional planning and research (Wesson Campus); Sally Lampton, nursing instructor (Wesson Campus); and Julia Parker, director of distance learning (Wesson Campus). Not pictured are Andrea Bailey, nursing instructor (Wesson Campus), Becky Davidson, adult basic education instructor (Natchez Campus); Glenn Davis, HPR instructor/head football coach (Wesson Campus), and Holly Fowler, credit union manager (Wesson Campus). View photo »

Receiving pins for 15 years of service at Copiah-Lincoln Community College are seated from left, Peggy Peets, lab manager-learning center (Wesson Campus); Carol Royals, humanities instructor (Natchez Campus); standing from left, Brad Johnson, chairperson fine arts division (Wesson Campus) and Brenda Brown Orr, dean of community programs (Wesson Campus). Not pictured are Keith Case, head baseball coach/mathematics instructor (Wesson Campus); Vanessa Alexander, students records manager (Natchez Campus); and Cora King, night clerk-library (Wesson Campus). View photo »

Receiving pins for 10 years of service are seated from left, Ashley Bonds, humanities instructor (Wesson Campus); Monica Cross, business manager (Natchez Campus); Margaret Britt, computer science instructor (Wesson Campus); Dee Ray, Elderhostel/Institute for Learning in Retirement coordinator (Natchez Campus); Patricia Russell, event coordinator; standing from left, Mark LaFrancis, director of public information/humanities instructor (Natchez Campus) and Janel Turnage, nursing instructor (Wesson Campus). Not pictured are LeaAnn Knight, director of Counseling and recruitment (Wesson Campus) and Randall Newell, campus security coordinator (Natchez Campus). View photo »

Natchez Regional Medical Center’s CEO Jeffrey Wesselman and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dan Bland recently presented a check for $10,000 to Natchez Trails consultant Sandy Middleton and Natchez City Engineer David Gardner to assist in reaching the required local match of $500,000. The hospital and the trails have also formed a partnership for HealthQuest, the fitness-focused incentive program designed by NRMC to promote physical fitness in Natchez and the surrounding area. Hospital officials joined the effort to fund the Trails in its early stages and are excited about the potential health benefits the development offers the community. View photo »

Bo Jackson signs a football for fan Capre Garner while Will Loy waits to have his baseball autographed. Jackson visited Natchez recently to promote his newest restaurant in the Big Bo’s chain, which feature higher quality food. The restaurant is located at 710 U.S. 61 North. View photo »

Louisiana Army National Guardsmen Michael P. Stevens, left, and Brian M. Stevens were each promoted to the rank of Captain on June 26, in a ceremony conducted by LTC Byron Lafield at Camp Beauregard in Pineville. Capt. Brian Stevens is Commander of the 1084th Transportation Co. in Slidell. Capt. Michael Stevens serves as Commander of the 1087th Transportation Co., Jena, with a detachment in Jonesville. Natives of Vidalia, the brothers reside in Baton Rouge with their families. They are sons of Vernon and Kathleen Stevens of Vidalia. View photo »

Members of the 2006-2007 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Sojourners are, front row from left, Margaret Howard of Smithdale, Jessica Jensen of Braxton, Blair Wall of Brookhaven; second row from left, DeVon Blackmon-White of Natchez, Brandi Vaughn of Brookhaven, Julie Anne Moore of McComb; third row from left, Jake Goddard and Ben Russell, both of Brookhaven; back row from left, Scott Mullins of Wesson, Lucius Daughtry of Silver Creek, and Patrick Mooney of Wesson. The Sojourners show choir performs at various college and community events. They are under the direction of Brad Johnson. View photo »

Members of the 2006-2007 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Concert Choir are from left, DeVon Blackman White of Natchez, Greg McCloud of Monticello, Bethany Little of New Hebron and Lucius Daughtry of Silver Creek. View photo »

Colonial Dames Chapter President Martha Mitchell, left, stands with the recipient of the Lela Harmon Costa Scholarship for 2007, Eliza Jones, and State President Kathleen Kemp. The July meeting of the Gov. George Harlan Chapter of Colonial Dames XVIIC was Friday, July 13, in the Queen’s Room of the Carriage House Restaurant. Kemp presented a program about an ancestor who came to America on the Mayflower. View photo »

Members of the 2006-2007 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Sojourners are, front row from left, Margaret Howard of Smithdale, Jessica Jensen of Braxton, Blair Wall of Brookhaven; second row from left, DeVon Blackmon-White of Natchez, Brandi Vaughn of Brookhaven, Julie Anne Moore of McComb; third row from left, Jake Goddard and Ben Russell, both of Brookhaven; back row from left, Scott Mullins of Wesson, Lucius Daughtry of Silver Creek, and Patrick Mooney of Wesson. The Sojourners show choir performs at various college and community events. They are under the direction of Brad Johnson. View photo »

Grace United Methodist Church took children on a wild ride through God’s word at this year’s vacation Bible school. Each day at the Avalanche Ranch, the children came to a dude ranch setting and learned about God through their Bible buddies: Buc, Shadow, Ranger, Skye and Boss. They also enjoyed crafts, Chadder’s Adventure Theater and Bible adventures. On the first day the children learned that God is real with a visit from a real cowboy. David Carter and his trick horse Cash demonstrated stunts and tricks on the church’s front lawn. Visiting children from Grace’s Child Development Center and Crosspoint Church have joined in the stampede. The week was filled with excitement, fun and adventure for all. View photo »

Marlana Godfrey, 20, recently cut 10 inches of her hair for Locks of Love for the third time. She first had 10 inches cut when she was 17, then again when she was 19. The donations will be used to create wigs for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments. View photo »

Left to right, Paula Estes of the Pilgrimage Garden Club, Faye Lehman of the Natchez Garden Club, Jean Reed, NGC, and Denise Geter, PGC, recently attended the Annual Convention of the Garden Clubs of Mississippi in Oxford. View photo »

The Auburn Garden Club recently had its installation of officers at Auburn, followed by a luncheon at the Eola Hotel. From left to right are, Donna Martello, parliamentarian; Robin Cain, treasurer; Linda Myrick, vice president; Earline Parish, past president, Dorothy Drouillard, historian; Rita Tebbetts, secretary; and Phyllis Feiser, president. View photo »

Girl Scout Troop 612 of Natchez, left to right, front row, Jordan Winston, Tia Moore and Charyne Pierce; second row, Jasmine Winding, Valyncia Alexander, Jasmine Jackson, Ashley Hawkins, Deonica Thomas, Latriece Thompson, Bray Alford and Lamesha Johnson. View photo »

The Children’s Prep Music Studio’s graduation class of 2007 earned special awards in achievement and attendance. They will continue their musical studies this fall on their chosen instruments, piano, flute and guitar. Attending the awards ceremony were, left to right, back row, Julia Rachel Kuehnle, Abby Massey, instructor Kathleen Mackey King, Trey Hand, Buddy Livingston, front row, Lauren King, Kayla Cauthen, Evaline Junkin and Chandler Russ. View photo »

The Natchez Garden Club 2007-2008 executive board members were installed during the May 31 meeting held at Ellicott Hall. Pictured left to right are: Cheryl Morace, NGC president; Jo Ann Herrington, NGC first vice president; Jackie Wild, NGC treasurer; Eileen Ball, NGC second vice president; Jay Owens, parliamentarian and Karen Lewis, NGC secretary. View photo »

The Natchez-Adams Chamber of Commerce honored area educators at their spring luncheon on April 24. Pictured from left to right are, Robert Brown standing in for his wife Mary Meg Brown who teaches at Alcorn State School of Nursing. Brown has been teaching for seven years and graduated in the first class at Alcorn State University students to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Alama L. Jones has taught at AJFC Head Start for 24 years and attended Alcorn State University. Elain Edwards has taught at AJFC preschool for 14 years and attended Alcorn State University. Linda Logan has taught at Robert Lewis Middle School for eight years and received numerous awards and recognitions. Augustine “Tina” Rollins has taught at West Primary School for 35 and a half years. Issac L. King has taught at Natchez High School for eight years and attended Alcorn Biotechnology Research, University of California and Alcorn State University. Sister Carmen Molina has taught at Holy Family Catholic School for 52 years in kindergarten through eighth-grade. Amanda Coley has taught at Cathedral Unit School for five years and during her time have evolved into an educator that incorporates multiple learning styles in the classroom. Walt Wilson has taught at Co-Lin Career Technology department for seven and a half years in respiratory care science. Deondra “Dee” Conner teaches at Alcorn State University in the masters of business administration program. He attended Florida State University, University of Memphis, Alabama A&M University has received numerous recognitions awards. Not pictured is Judy Wiggins who has taught at Co-Lin Community College for 26 years. View photo »