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Tip leads to arrest of man wanted in three counties

A Natchez man wanted in three counties on armed robbery, burglary and grand larceny charges was arrested Friday. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, December 23, 2017 12:03 am

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Dogfighting suspect gets drug charge

A Ferriday man suspected of dogfighting was charged Wednesday with three counts of distribution of a schedule II controlled drug. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, December 22, 2017 12:02 am

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Cloverdale shooting leaves one dead, others injured

An Adams County man was charged with murder late Thursday after allegedly shooting his own granddaughter and injuring three other people earlier in the day. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, December 21, 2017 4:55 pm

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Broadmoor Utilities water main breaks

A water main broke early Wednesday morning, stopping water flow from Broadmoor Utilities customers for several hours. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, December 21, 2017 12:05 am

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Woman reportedly attempts to smuggle marijuana into jail

A Texas woman was arrested in Ferriday Sunday after allegedly attempting to smuggle 20.1 grams of synthetic marijuana into a prison. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, December 21, 2017 12:03 am

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No evidence of foul play in Vidalia car fire

Vidalia police say no evidence of foul play could be found after a car was found Saturday engulfed in flames. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, December 21, 2017 12:00 am

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Pedestrian hit in Ferriday roadway

Ferriday — A pedestrian was struck by a passing car on E.E. Wallace Boulevard Wednesday night. Ferriday Police Department officers responded to the scene at ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, December 20, 2017 7:16 pm

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Sen. Dearing discusses new legislation at forum on state dogfighting laws

Local leaders and citizens had the opportunity to give input Monday night on an upcoming bill to strengthen dogfighting laws in Mississippi. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:04 am

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Sheriff Patten receives humanitarian award

A statewide nonprofit organization named Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten its Humanitarian of the Year Monday night at a public meeting to address dogfighting. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:02 am

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Nellie Jackson documentary debuts at Oxford Film Festival

NATCHEZ — Nellie Jackson was a black bordello-owner in the height of the Civil Rights Era in Natchez, but she was also an avid philanthropist, ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, December 18, 2017 12:02 am

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Police investigate car fire at Vidalia hotel

Vidalia — A large SUV was discovered engulfed in flames early Saturday morning in the parking lot of Comfort Inn and Suites. Vidalia Police Department ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, December 18, 2017 12:01 am

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Veterans honored at Wreaths Across America ceremony

Family members and loved ones of fallen veterans gathered on a cold mornning Saturday to lay wreaths and remember those who have died. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, December 17, 2017 1:23 am

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Dogs turned over to sheriff’s office

The approximately 50 dogs found in a suspected dog fighting ring were officially signed over Friday morning to the custody of the Adams County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:21 am

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McWilliams latest Santa Claus in charity group

Bob McWilliams loves children, big smiles and Natchez. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:21 am

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Vidalia accepts hotel sign request

A request to place a sign near the Vidalia Riverfront at the Tuesday aldermen meeting quickly devolved to heated voices, insults and accusations. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:21 am

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Parish coaches could get additional playoff funds

The Concordia Parish School Board discussed plans to increase playoff supplements for district coaches Thursday night at the board meeting. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, December 15, 2017 12:17 am

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County man indicted for June armed robbery

An Adams County man was arrested Wednesday on an indictment for a June armed robbery. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, December 15, 2017 12:16 am

Crime Reports

Crime reports: Thursday, Dec. 14

Natchez Police Department Arrests  — Tuesday Kordell Romone Summers, 20, 201 Lumber St., on a charge of receiving stolen property. No bond set. Reports — ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, December 14, 2017 2:02 am

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Delta Charter receives 7-year contract extension

Delta Charter School was approved this week for a seven-year contract extension, the maximum renewal available for a Louisiana charter school. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, December 14, 2017 12:20 am

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McLaurin teachers and staff members earn incentives

Teachers of the McLaurin Elementary School gave a portion of their high-growth incentives to assistant teachers and support staff in the school. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, December 14, 2017 12:20 am

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