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Governor signs EDA bill

Gov. Haley Barbour has signed off on a bill to dissolve the Natchez-Adams County Economic Development Authority, and make way for a new public-private marketing ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, May 7, 2010 12:00 am

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Alcorn reverses nursing exam policy

At least 20 Alcorn State University nursing students will wear their crisp white uniforms after all. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, May 6, 2010 12:00 am

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Preservation conference goes green

The city plays host to the 15th annual Mississippi Historic Preservation Conference Thursday and Friday, and the color scheme is green. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 12:03 am

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Alcorn nursing students allowed to retake exam

Twenty-three Alcorn State University students who failed the nursing school’s exit exam due to what they say is an unfair policy have been afforded the ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 12:00 am

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Only 8 of 31 pass nursing exit exam

A crisp white nursing uniform hangs in Kari Guido’s closet, but a new policy established by Alcorn State University’s School of Nursing prevents her from ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 12:00 am

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Veteran learns to walk again

Johnny Rodriguez is taking each day step by step. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Monday, May 3, 2010 12:00 am

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Farmers’ market seeks home

Saturday marked the first day of the farmers’ market season, and Alcorn State University’s Extension Program has yet to find a new home for its ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Monday, May 3, 2010 12:00 am

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Family left with only memories

Whenever Kaylee Kemp learned her Daddy was returning home from his job on an offshore oil rig, the countdown would commence. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, May 2, 2010 12:00 am

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City funds restored for street overlays

Five months ago, the City of Natchez learned additional federal funding for street overlay projects had been cut indefinitely. Not so anymore. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, April 30, 2010 12:00 am

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Community Alliance gets back to work

Approximately 40 people convened at Bowie’s Tavern Wednesday to revive the Natchez/Adams County Community Alliance. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:00 am

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Shelter donates to tornado ravaged area

Boxes filled with children’s clothing lined the halls of the Sunshine Shelter Tuesday, and will soon be delivered to tornado-ravaged Yazoo County. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:25 am

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Local woman chosen for national Mom Congress

For Deloris Irving, mothering and teaching are synonymous. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, April 27, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez re-forming an alliance

An alliance responsible for spearheading several community projects wants to replenish its membership. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, April 27, 2010 12:00 am

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The Rhythm Night Club fire: A night not to be

Never before had Rosalie Hawkins been to a big dance. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, April 25, 2010 12:08 am

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EDA bill waiting for Barbour signature

A bill to overhaul the Natchez-Adams County Economic Development Authority in favor of a new group called Natchez, Inc., is on its way to Gov. ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, April 24, 2010 12:00 am

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‘Karma’ to go around the stage tonight

You don’t have to tell Mease Banks Karma is a conniving woman; he created her. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, April 23, 2010 12:00 am

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Mayor, aldermen interview city planner applicants

It’s been seven months since the city’s planning and zoning department was left without a city planner, and leaders are aiming to fill the void ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, April 22, 2010 12:00 am

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Students spend a day at the opera

No one had to ask Jamario Ashley what he thought of opera Tuesday; his face said it all. Read more

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

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Police search for sexual assault suspect

Natchez Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 66-year-old woman on Greenwood Lane Tuesday. Read more

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

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Events set to remember Rhythm Night Club fire

Friday will mark the 70th anniversary of the Rhythm Night Club fire, and various groups and individuals are preparing to pay tribute to lives lost ... Read more

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

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