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City to shave off top of hump on Canal Street

Approximately 12 to 16 inches will be shaved off the notorious hump on Canal Street, City Engineer David Gardner said Tuesday. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:00 am

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Food pantry’s woes discussed at Natchez aldermen meeting

At the invitation of Alderman James “Ricky” Gray, Catholic Charities Director Martha Mitternight addressed Mayor Jake Middleton and the board of aldermen Tuesday concerning the ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:00 am

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3 arrested for house burglary

Natchez Police arrested three males Thursday in connection with a house burglary in the 800 block of Myrtle Avenue Tuesday. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, March 6, 2010 12:00 am

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Funding sought for riverboat tours, dinner cruises

New Orleans Hotel Consultants President Warren Reuther Jr. has granted two wishes outlined by the Natchez Convention and Visitors Bureau, but it’s going to take ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, March 6, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez Housing Authority receives $1M grant

More than 500 low-income housing residents will reap the benefits of a $1 million grant awarded to the Natchez Housing Authority. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, March 4, 2010 12:00 am

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City gets $500K roof grant

Just when city officials grew skeptical of acquiring grant funds for roof replacements, the Mississippi Development Authority delivered more than half a million dollars worth ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez road work begins

Federal dollars were literally at work Tuesday at the corner of Washington and Rankin streets, where construction crews began preliminary work for handicapped-accessible ramps, sidewalks ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez water gets perfect report

Natchez Water Works recently achieved a perfect score for its water quality and distribution systems from the Mississippi Department of Health. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:00 am

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County administrator resigns

Adams County Administrator Cathy Walker submitted her resignation to the board of supervisors at the conclusion of its meeting Monday, citing health issues. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:00 am

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Mamie Lee Mazique named 2010 Citizen of the Year

Mamie Lee Mazique tends to shy away from accolades, but accolades never shy away from her. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:16 am

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Pantries amazed at ‘CAN do it!’ cans

Feed the Hungry Director Linda Bonnette says stocking more than 7,000 cans of food on the shelves is no easy feat, but it’s worth breaking ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:02 am

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Mentoring group formed to boost test scores

Shyness prevailed at the first dinner meeting of the Girls Helping Girls mentoring group at Ferriday Upper Elementary School last month. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:28 am

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Youth Build is about character construction

Bernice Dixon Magruder Jr. has mastered the mother’s eye known all too well by children reared in the South — the fiercely glaring eye that ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:24 am

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Bartenders offer more than drinks

Candice Brashier might as well work at Cheers — a place where everybody, knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:16 am

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Catholics share one cup, one communion

When Regina Mardis partakes in the bread and wine of the Eucharist during Communion at St. Mary Basilica, she often thinks about the 12 apostles ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:08 am

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Youth share friendship, faith as Alpha Omega Steppers

"Steppers, HALT!” Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:00 am

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Gardners enjoy learning how to blend two families together

For David and Tammi Gardner, merging two families under one roof hasn’t been easy, but they wouldn’t have it any other way. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, February 28, 2010 12:00 am

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Presidential visit? Federal courthouse in running

Natchez’s own federal courthouse is a contender for one of the most coveted historic preservation awards in the nation. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, February 27, 2010 12:00 am

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Pantry set to close

The Natchez Food Pantry will close at the end of March due to poor economic conditions, Catholic Charities Director Martha Mitternight said Friday. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, February 27, 2010 12:00 am

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St. Mary releases family life center plans

St. Mary Basilica has released architectural renderings of its new family life center, which will eventually house educational, spiritual and youth programs. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, February 26, 2010 12:00 am

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