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Week 1: Live high school football scores

It is Week 1 in the Miss-Lou for high school football. Catch all of the scores from Friday night's action at natchezdemocrat.com. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 30, 2019 6:00 pm

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Moms celebrated at Cathedral’s Pigskins and Pearls event

Nothing says love like a football mom. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 30, 2019 12:15 am

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Toasts and tears: Doctor celebrates retirement after 32 years of practicing medicine in Natchez

With a toast and a few tears Tuesday evening,  doctors, nurses, friends and family celebrated Dr. Barry Tillman’s retirement after practicing medicine in Natchez for ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:19 am

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Striking local AT&T workers stage protest on Main Street

Natchez AT&T workers joined more than 20,000 company employees in a strike over what union leaders described as unfair labor practices. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, August 26, 2019 5:31 pm

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Forget sleep; Local woman to focus on survival in Fiji ultimate adventure race

One month from now when Natchez residents are tucked comfortably in their beds, one local woman will likely be fighting for sleep and survival in ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, August 25, 2019 12:15 am

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ACCS honors heroes on Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation night

Scenes from ACCS's Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation game Friday night.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 23, 2019 11:54 pm

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New hospital to get new name when facility is complete

Riverland Medical Center will be known as Trinity Medical when the new facility being constructed at 6569 U.S. 84, Ferriday, is projected to be open ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 23, 2019 12:16 am

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Man gets 10 years for sex crime

A Natchez man charged with multiple sex crimes against juveniles was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 22, 2019 12:16 am

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Community salutes fallen deputy during funeral procession

Images from Wednesday's funeral procession for the late Wayne Rabb, who died after being stung by a wasp Sunday. Rabb was the chief deputy of ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 1:02 pm

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Hunters: Clean out your freezers for local charities

Hunting season is just around the corner and plenty of hunters in the Miss-Lou are undoubtedly preparing their deer stands, sprucing up their duck blinds ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 12:17 am

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Baking passion blossoms into business for young entrepreneur

One local entrepreneur hopes to follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most successful business people. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, August 18, 2019 12:00 am

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Photo gallery: Large crowd attends Highland Wildlife Expo

Image from Thursday night's event at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 16, 2019 12:16 am

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South America trip ‘life changing’ for Natchez musician

For one Natchez musician, a trip to South America to share his musical heritage turned into a transformative experience. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:18 am

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City to borrow $750,000 to finish north Natchez drainage project

City of Natchez officials plan to borrow more than $750,000 needed to finish the final phase of the North Natchez Drainage project proposed in 2002 ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 15, 2019 12:16 am

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Historic Natchez Foundation unveils new website

The Natchez organization dedicated to preserving the past stepped into the future with a new website this week. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 12:15 am

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Photo gallery: Natchez schools host pep rally at Natchez Mall

Scenes from Saturday's pep rally at the Natchez Mall where football teams, cheerleaders, dance teams and other athletic squads were introduced for the beginning of ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, August 10, 2019 10:28 pm

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The Markets celebrates 50 years with food, fun and F-150 truck giveaway

In honor of its 50th anniversary, The Markets celebrated with a birthday party packed with delicious food, fun and by giving away a 2018 Ford ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, August 10, 2019 9:43 pm

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City given new way to view river from Natchez bluff

The Rotary Club of Natchez celebrated its100th birthday Wednesday by giving the city a new perspective. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 8, 2019 12:18 am

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Privy to the details: Professor documents outbuildings for landmark survey

As tourists lined up Thursday to take pictures of the octagonal mansion Longwood, one particular visitor focused his attention on the small square privy out ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 2, 2019 12:17 am

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Photo gallery: Residents give gift of life

St. Mary Basilica hosted a blood drive in the church’s Family Life Center Wednesday.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 1, 2019 12:15 am

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