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The Democrat’s Profile 2020 is only 56 days away

Say the word Profile around a Natchez Democrat employee during the month of January and you likely will see a flash of fear in their ... Read more

by Chase Ladner, Saturday, December 28, 2019 12:01 am

News

Locals line up for ‘Fences’ cast auditions at NLT

NATCHEZ — Open auditions for the play “Fences” at the Natchez Little Theatre began Saturday for residents to tryout for parts in the award-winning play. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Sunday, August 24, 2014 12:10 am

2014 Balloon Race

Soul Asylum, The Revivalists set for balloon race

Old favorites and new faces will take the musical stage at the three-day Great Mississippi River Balloon Race in October. Soul Asylum will headline the ... Read more

by Chase Ladner, Sunday, August 24, 2014 12:04 am

News

Faith & Family: Youth group members take lasting mission trip to Chicago

NATCHEZ — A mission trip to Chicago this summer had two Natchez students thinking about growing up and moving on. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:10 am

News

Everyday Hero: ‘Patient’ volunteer looks out for Magnolia residents

NATCHEZ — Katherine Fontenot knows she doesn’t have to perform a miracle to improve someone’s life. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Friday, August 22, 2014 12:10 am

News

Weekend Ticket: Miss-Lou library events, football highlight weekend

NATCHEZ — The libraries of the Miss-Lou are kicking the weekend off with cultural and scientific activities. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Thursday, August 21, 2014 12:10 am

News

Making a change: Drug court convention kicks off

NATCHEZ — Talk of growth and rehabilitation can be heard this week at the Natchez Convention Center. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Thursday, August 21, 2014 12:01 am

News

Residents meet, greet U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper

Natchez residents came out to meet with U.S. House Representative Tuesday morning over cereal and sausages. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Wednesday, August 20, 2014 12:03 am

Galleries

ALS fundraising stunt craze hits Miss-Lou

Two Adams County leaders were shivering in their socks on a hot Tuesday morning on State Street. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Wednesday, August 20, 2014 12:00 am

News

Judge: Arlington owner selling house

NATCHEZ — Historic Arlington owner Thomas Vaughn is trying to sell the neglected property to get away from court pressures to improve the house, a ... Read more

by Chase Ladner, Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:10 am

News

Oil company asked to leave parish after road damage

NATCHEZ — The Concordia Police Jury voted Monday to give an oil company until November to abandon its pipeline near Monterey. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:07 am

News

The Dart: Woman learns to let go when granddaughter returns to school

Dietrich Woods knows every August means it’s time to send her granddaughter back to school. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Monday, August 18, 2014 12:05 am

Style feature

Melrose tour guide learning from grandfather’s legacy

If the new tour guide at Melrose seems wise beyond his years, well, he just may be. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Sunday, August 17, 2014 12:01 am

News

Faith & Family: Pastor uses airwaves to send message

NATCHEZ — The Rev. Queen Jackson knows the people who need to hear her message are not the ones who come to her church in ... Read more

by Chase Ladner, Saturday, August 16, 2014 12:10 am

News

MDOT officials prepare to start filling sinkhole caused by pipes

NATCHEZ — State officials hope a sinkhole that was caused by drainage pipes coming loose will soon be just another part of the road. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Saturday, August 16, 2014 12:01 am

News

Graduation standards set for kindergarten through 12th grade in parish

Elementary school students will get a taste of high school standards this May when it’s time for graduation. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Friday, August 15, 2014 12:22 am

News

Everyday heroes: Volunteers share joy of books at city library

Camille Tedder and Faye Lehmann found a community through their love of books. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Friday, August 15, 2014 12:20 am

News

Seeing the need: Natchez doctor shares experience of uplifting Haiti trips

NATCHEZ — Every morning while in Haiti, Chuck Borum would look out of his window and see children crowding around the church used as a ... Read more

by Chase Ladner, Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:09 am

News

MDOT crews observing, begin work to fix sinkhole

NATCHEZ — Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are inspecting a sinkhole nearly 15 feet wide and 25 feet deep that developed Tuesday night inside the ... Read more

by Chase Ladner, Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:01 am

News

Vidalia renews recycling push

The Vidalia Board of Aldermen is making another push to increase recycling participation. Read more

by Chase Ladner, Wednesday, August 13, 2014 12:02 am

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