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Bright Future: Concordia Parish fifth-grader ready to reach her goals

Though she is only 10 years old, Skylar Carson has her whole life figured out. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:32 am

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Pride and Honor: Two local scouts earn Eagle rank

Two Miss-Lou youth received their Eagle Scout pins Sunday after months of working on projects to benefit their communities. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, February 26, 2018 12:46 am

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Applications for Citizen’s Academy accepted until March 2

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has opened applications for a Citizen’s Academy coming up this March. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, February 26, 2018 12:10 am

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Leaders: Unity necessary for community to thrive

Though a river runs through it, the Miss-Lou community is one, and local leaders say its people can thrive only when they are unified. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, February 25, 2018 2:01 am

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Mississippi writers receive Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration honors

Two Mississippi authors joined the ranks of Eudora Welty, Barry Hannah and John Grisham Saturday as they received the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, February 25, 2018 1:47 am

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Mingee named elementary teacher of year in Concordia Parish

Susan Mingee had two childhood dreams — to be a teacher and a post office attendant. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, February 24, 2018 12:17 am

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Couple arrested on drug charges for second time in 3 months

A Natchez couple was arrested Tuesday after a search of their residence revealed two Mason jars containing marijuana, alongside other drugs. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, February 23, 2018 1:01 am

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Man arrested on indictment alleging multiple vehicle burglaries

  NATCHEZ — A Brookhaven man was arrested this week after being indicted for allegedly burglarizing four vehicles and stealing a truck on the very ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, February 23, 2018 1:01 am

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Narcotics, guns found in parish traffic accident

Vidalia — Officers responding to what they believed was a minor car accident in Vidalia Monday instead allegedly found an armed felon  transporting illegal drugs. ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, February 22, 2018 1:01 am

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Thursday, Feb. 22

Natchez Police Department No arrests Reports — Tuesday Traffic stop on Canal Street. False alarm on Seargent S. Prentiss Drive. Burglary on Birdwood Drive. Domestic ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, February 22, 2018 1:01 am

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School district reviews lockdown, safety plan

NATCHEZ — The day after Natchez High School went on lockdown for an unfounded gun threat, district officials say they have met twice to discuss ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, February 22, 2018 1:01 am

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Senate Republicans support school funding House bill

JACKSON (AP) — The next version of a bill to change Mississippi’s $2 billion-plus education funding formula won’t immediately increase proposed funding levels for schools, ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, February 22, 2018 1:01 am

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Crime reports: Tuesday, Feb. 21

Natchez Police Department No arrests   Reports — Tuesday Traffic stop on Canal Street. Alarm on Seargent Prentiss Drive. Burglary on Birdwood Drive. Domestic disturbance ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 2:11 am

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Officials: Threat reported at school unfounded

Officials say a threat reported at Natchez High School was unfounded and that the clamor early Tuesday morning was caused in part by a distraught ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 12:50 am

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Residents positive, wary about unveiled master plan Tuesday night

Residents had positive — if wary — responses Tuesday night to the long-awaited unveiling of a proposed master plan to revitalize downtown Natchez. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 12:44 am

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Women arrested after drugs reportedly found during traffic stop

Two local women were arrested early Tuesday morning after allegedly being found in possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia and a handgun during a traffic stop. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 12:39 am

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Vidalia man arrested in Sunday morning crash

Vidalia — A Vidalia man was arrested Monday after allegedly ramming a Magnolia Bluffs Casino van early Sunday morning after speeding across the Mississippi River ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:01 am

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Student allegedly assaults security officer

NATCHEZ — A Natchez High School student was arrested Friday after allegedly trespassing on school property and assaulting a sheriff’s deputy on campus. Curtavius Knight, ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:01 am

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Easy fix ready for Natchez corrective action plan

  NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District’s route out of probationary status requires only minor format changes to meet state education department standards, district representatives ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:01 am

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Miss-Lou Heritage Group plans garden commemoration, movie

  NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou Heritage Group has one last hurrah planned for Black History Month: a Saturday filled with celebrating and honoring African-American history ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:01 am

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