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City unabashedly OKs $650K loan

The Natchez Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to take out a $650,000 tax anticipation loan to balance the city’s 2009-2010 fiscal year budget and ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 12:00 am

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Jones resigns as community development director

When Darlene Jones informed her son she was resigning as the City of Natchez’s community development director, he asked only one question. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Monday, July 19, 2010 12:00 am

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City leaders can’t shake loan habit

When it comes to city budgets, old habits die hard in Natchez. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, July 18, 2010 12:00 am

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Sales tax revenue up in Natchez

Sales tax revenues are up in Natchez for the fourth consecutive month. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, July 16, 2010 12:00 am

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Arrest made in June shooting

Natchez police have arrested a New Orleans man in connection with last month’s shooting on North Commerce Street Extension. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez police investigate car burglaries

Natchez police are investigating two car burglaries that occurred within 30 minutes of each other early Wednesday morning. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez considers synthetic herb ban

Natchez could be the third Mississippi city to ban the sale of synthetic herbs likened to marijuana. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez inmates injured in milk fight

Two Natchez City Jail inmates have been treated and released from the hospital after an altercation with a wholesome drink. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:28 pm

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Widow of oil rig worker goes to D.C.

This month, for the first time in a long while, Courtney Kemp shed happy tears. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, July 11, 2010 12:00 am

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City recieves applications for building official

Since Building Inspector Paul Dawes retired June 30, the City of Natchez has received five applications for the job of building official. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:00 am

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Catholic priest Brock dies

When the Green Wave rolls onto the gridiron this season, their No. 1 fan won’t be firmly planted under the goal post. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, July 9, 2010 12:00 am

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Mayor sets own casino deadline

Mayor Jake Middleton has set his own groundbreaking date for the $48 million casino development at the foot of Roth Hill. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, July 8, 2010 12:00 am

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Do you know what is in the First Amendment?

Can you name the five freedoms guaranteed under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution? Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, July 4, 2010 12:00 am

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City considering fining Brumfield School Apartments

Between the stuffy rooms and mildewed walls, day-to-day living at Brumfield School Apartments is far from ideal. Just ask Dan Gaddis. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, July 3, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez road projects OK’d

Property owners along Liberty Road, Ratcliff Place and Brenham Avenue should expect to see $428,000 worth of much-needed road construction projects take shape next spring. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, July 3, 2010 12:00 am

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City of Natchez awards bids for EWP projects

The City of Natchez will soon spend federal dollars on five areas at risk of erosion. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, July 1, 2010 12:00 am

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Eola Hotel off auction block

The Natchez Eola Hotel, the Natchez Eola Guest House and the Prentiss Club are off the auction block. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, July 1, 2010 12:00 am

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Electrical tweaks leave bridge dark

Since the official lighting of the Mississippi River bridge last week, motorists have crossed the symbolic link between Natchez and Vidalia in darkness. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, June 30, 2010 12:00 am

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New business coming

Construction is under way on a new Tractor Supply Company store on U.S. 61 North. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 12:00 am

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Supervisors to pay crane insurance

During a special meeting Monday the Adams County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to temporarily pay insurance on a $2 million crane used at the ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 12:00 am

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