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Bike classic to pedal tourism dollars to area next weekend

Next weekend, local tourism dollars will be generated with pedal power. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, September 11, 2020 8:34 pm

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Balloon festival organizers plan to use bluff area for two balloon glows, tether rides, more

In the age of COVID-19 even hot-air balloons need social distancing. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 7:05 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson tests positive for COVID-19

NATCHEZ — On the last day of his quarantine Tuesday, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson tested positive for COVID-19. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 4:24 pm

Business

On the Cutting Edge: New clinic offers latest in physical therapy

Andrew Ellard didn’t expect that he would move back to his hometown so soon. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:00 am

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Deep Down: Bestselling author focuses on eccentricities of Natchez, its struggles with past

Richard Grant spent little time in Natchez before he knew he was going to write a book about the town and its people. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:00 am

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Vidalia board reverses votes on appointments

An apparent tug of war between Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft and members of the town council continued in a special-called meeting Tuesday. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:18 pm

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Miss-Lou preparing for flooding, possible tornadoes from Hurricane Laura

Adams County Emergency Management officials are making preparations for localized flooding, possible tornadoes and damaging wind gusts after Hurricane Laura makes landfall Wednesday. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:17 pm

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Longwood’s iconic roofs receive protective waterproof coating

Workers from Gulf Coast Environmental Services apply a coat of silicone onto the metal roofs of Longwood. The coating allows historic roofs on landmark buildings, ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, August 23, 2020 12:00 am

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Two new COVID-19 deaths reported by Adams County coroner Saturday morning.

Two new COVID-19 deaths were reported overnight by Adams County Coroner James Lee Saturday morning.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:57 am

News

NASD to host help sessions for parents

The first day of school for Natchez-Adams School District students may be Sept. 9, but the real learning for parents begins Monday. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 21, 2020 8:59 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

Man shot to death in Fayette on Friday morning

FAYETTE — One man is dead and another man is in custody after a Friday morning shooting on Main Street in Fayette. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 21, 2020 5:45 pm

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Miss-Lou could end up between two hurricanes early next week; officials ‘on readiness level’

If the forecasts hold true, Miss-Lou residents could find themselves between two hurricanes early next week. Adams County Emergency Management officials are keeping their eyes ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 21, 2020 10:07 am

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Natchez-Adams School District receives national grant for 350 laptops

The Natchez-Adams School District is one of 45 school districts in the nation to be awarded a national Creating Learning Connections grant. Through the grant, ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:24 pm

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With three weeks before school starts, Natchez officials still working to secure bus contract

Who will run buses when Natchez public schools start the new school year in September? That was one of the questions on the minds of ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9:50 am

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$108,000 reward offered for information in fatal shooting of off-duty state trooper

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A $108,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of any person related to the Friday ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 7, 2020 8:56 pm

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Vidalia mayor breaks tie to allow billboard to stay on Carter Street

One Vidalia billboard seems to be garnering as much attention in City Hall as it does on Carter Street. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 7, 2020 8:39 pm

News

Officials: Now is time to register to vote

Although absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 presidential election will not be ready until the middle of September, local election officials said now is the ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 6, 2020 8:45 pm

News

More than half choose virtual learning for Concordia Parish schools

The Concordia Parish School District has moved the start of the school year to Aug. 24. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:25 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Balloons will fly; music events, other festivities canceled for balloon fest 2020

The Miss-Lou skies may be filled with hot-air balloons this October, but the festival grounds will be empty. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 31, 2020 7:50 pm

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Donations sought for Gayrage Sale encore

If you missed the good deals at this year’s annual Gayrage Sale, you are in luck. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 31, 2020 7:43 pm

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