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AJFC students celebrate magic of Christmas season

Images from the AJFC Head Start Christmas program at Christian Hope Baptist Church Tuesday.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 12:17 am

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Part of street to be named after Judge Toles

Saturday morning, the City of Natchez will honor the late Mary Lee Davis Toles by renaming a part of the street where the county’s first ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, December 14, 2019 12:13 am

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Serving the community: American Medical Response ‘grateful’ for Large Business of the Year honor

When American Medical Response was named this year’s Large Business of the Year, employees say they were surprised and elated not just for their company ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, December 8, 2019 12:57 pm

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Holiday in lights: Scenes from the Natchez Christmas Parade

Scenes from Saturday evening's Natchez Christmas Parade.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:08 am

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For more than a century, group continues to bring Christmas joy

Once a year, people all over the world willingly litter their living rooms with toys and Christmas wrapping paper and the bright smiles on their ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, December 7, 2019 12:14 am

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Season of Wishes: Habitat makes holiday wish for volunteers

If Duncan McFarlane had one Christmas wish granted this year, it would be for volunteers. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, December 6, 2019 12:14 am

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Dancers create a little Christmas magic at annual program

Tonight, Ann Gaudé knows she will have to resist the urge to dance. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, December 5, 2019 12:15 am

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Newman remembered as principled man, devoted to family, community

Spike Newman was a principled man with a big heart who commanded a great deal of respect in business and life. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 12:11 am

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Bible study focuses on Dickens

NATCHEZ — You don’t have to be a Scrooge or a Tiny Tim to enjoy the upcoming book and Bible study at Trinity Episcopal Church. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, November 29, 2019 12:01 am

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New Orleans hotel group announces purchase of historic Dunleith

One of New Orleans’ largest hotel owners announced it has purchased the historic Natchez mansion Dunleith. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, November 25, 2019 4:45 pm

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Special Olympics bowlers have a ball at bowling alley

Special Olympics bowlers from Adams County and Jefferson County competed at Bluff City Bowl on John R. Junkin Drive Friday morning.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, November 23, 2019 4:43 pm

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Getting things done: Laukhuff enjoys being involved in community

Sarah Lindsey Laukhuff is definitely a doer. On the evening Laukhuff received this year’s Natchezian Woman of the Year award at the Natchez-Adams County Chamber ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, November 23, 2019 4:34 pm

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Christmas decorations getting tuned up at visitors’ center

Burnley Cook makes final preparations for a line of holiday displays along the south end of the Natchez Visitor Reception Center parking lot. The displays ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, November 22, 2019 12:15 am

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Faith and Family: Community Thanksgiving service Sunday

Local residents are invited to give thanks for the Lord’s blessings at a community-wide Thanksgiving service Sunday afternoon. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, November 22, 2019 12:10 am

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Fourth-graders get eyeful in friendly competition

The Cathedral spelling bee for the fourth grade was filled with raised eyebrows and a few bulging eyes. Winners in grades four through eight were ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:15 am

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Holiday Classic: Natchez Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” today through Saturday

The Natchez Ballet Academy rehearsed “The Nutcracker” at the Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center Tuesday night.   The classic holiday ballet will be presented at 6 ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:16 am

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Couple arrested in horse case

An Adams County couple face charges of simple animal cruelty after a horse they owned had to be put down by a veterinarian recently due ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:14 am

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Holiday ringing: Work crews put up downtown Christmas tree

Natchez public works employees continued to build the downtown Christmas Tree Monday at the intersection of Main and Commerce streets. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 12:06 am

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Tide turns for local loser of Alabama-LSU bet

Thursday was pay up time for die-hard Alabama fan Amanda Thibodeaux who bet LSU fan Stuart Heflin that her Crimson Tide would beat the Tigers ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, November 15, 2019 3:00 am

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Callon, Carrizo merger vote pushed back to Dec. 20

On the same day shareholders were to vote on the merger of Callon Petroleum and Carrizo Oil & Gas, the two companies announced new terms ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:01 am

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