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Public hearings about Vidalia traffic study set

  Vidalia — The Vidalia Board of Aldermen will host two public meetings in the coming weeks to discuss the results of a state traffic ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, January 29, 2018 1:01 am

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Three people drown in Wilkinson County boating accident

FORT ADAMS — A 6-year-old boy and two adults drowned Sunday morning after a pontoon boat capsized on the Buffalo River in Fort Adams. The 6-year-old ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, January 28, 2018 11:53 pm

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Three drown in Wilkinson County boating accident

A child and two adults drowned Sunday after a pontoon boat capsized on the Buffalo River in Fort Adams. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, January 28, 2018 6:03 pm

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018

Natchez Police Department Reports — Saturday Dimarco Montrel Johnson, no age provided, 105 Creekbend Road, on a charge of trespassing. Bond set at $344. Lauren ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, January 28, 2018 1:01 am

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Sunday focus: Natchez, other districts in state struggle to find certified teachers

  NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District and other districts across the state are facing a common problem: teacher shortages. The number of new teaching ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, January 28, 2018 12:32 am

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Teenager reportedly shot in face

Natchez police officers responded to a call about a juvenile who was reportedly shot in the face around 5:30 p.m. Friday. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, January 28, 2018 12:21 am

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Man found shot to death on Woodman Road

NATCHEZ — An Adams County man was found dead in his front yard, a victim of an apparent homicide, Friday night after deputies responded to a ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, January 27, 2018 2:42 pm

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Hundreds of objections to school bonds filed with court

Adams County residents filed more than 450 objections to the two school bond issues scheduled for a court hearing Monday. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, January 27, 2018 1:07 am

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Man reportedly falsifies prescription for controlled drug substance

A Natchez man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly falsifying a prescription for a controlled drug substance. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, January 27, 2018 1:05 am

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Catholic Schools Week to feature anti-bullying, substance abuse presentations

As a kickoff to Catholic Schools Week, which begins on Monday, Cathedral School will host an anti-bullying and substance-abuse speaker. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, January 27, 2018 1:03 am

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Saturday, Jan. 27

Natchez Police Department Arrests  — Thursday Terry Huff, 49, 74 Spokane Road, on a charge of failure to appear. No bond set. James A. Dunbar, ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, January 27, 2018 1:01 am

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Concordia Parish Academy now accepting applications

The Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, January 26, 2018 12:22 am

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018

Natchez Police Department No arrests Reports  — Tuesday Suspicious activity on Duncan Park Road. Traffic stop on Liberty Road. Suspicious activity on U.S. 61. Traffic ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, January 25, 2018 1:01 am

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Elected school board bill advances out of senate committee

A senate bill to change Natchez-Adams School Board members from appointed to elected officials has passed committee and is heading to the floor. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 11:28 pm

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Louisiana woman sentenced for prostitution

A Louisiana woman was sentenced Tuesday after being arrested in Adams County on charges of prostitution in early August. Jessica Rae Piazza, 41, 143 Piazza ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 9:18 am

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Crime reports: Wednesday Jan. 24, 2018

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Monday Davina Lekay Hyder, 27, 1008 William H. Camphor Road, Port Gibson,  on charges of contempt of court for failure ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:27 am

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Baton Rouge man hits jackpot, wins $2 million

NATCHEZ — Terry Hill was ready to go home for the night, but not doing so changed his life Tuesday.After a couple hours of playing ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:26 am

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Cathedral sixth-grader wins state DAR essay contest

NATCHEZ — In a choice between computers and handwritten notes, Chloe Curlee prefers pen and ink. The sixth-grader at Cathedral School said she enjoys writing ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:17 am

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September fight injured 5 Natchez High School employees

NATCHEZ — A Natchez-Adams School District report released Tuesday showed 13 employee injuries between September and Decemebr 2017, five of which occurred during a single ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:11 am

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Casino announces $2 million jackpot slots winner

In a Facebook post, Magnolia Bluffs Casino announced Tuesday night a huge jackpot winner at the Natchez casino. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:14 pm

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