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(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Bill Moran from Long Beach came for the opening reception at the Natchez Grand Hotel. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Mississippi Commander James Till, left, and Vice-Commander Jerry Allhands, center, welcomes American Legion member Jim Bangord from Post 42 in Ocean Springs. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

This weekend Natchez hosts the Mid-Winter Conference for the Mississippi American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion Junior Auxiliary. Veterans from across the state converged in Natchez Friday evening, the first day of the conference. This weekend, attendees will participate in workshops, host Boys State and Girls State and celebrate the 100th birthday of the American Legion Auxiliary. The event ends Sunday.

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