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Residents march for tougher animal cruelty laws

Approximately 60 local animal lovers marched down State Street Sunday with signs demanding stronger animal cruelty legislation in Mississippi. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, November 20, 2017 12:51 am

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Locals participate in statewide project for state’s bicentennial

Five local residents this week had the opportunity to represent revitalization in the Natchez area through a Mississippi bicentennial photography project. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, November 19, 2017 1:43 am

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Roots in Goat Castle: Book signing offers opportunity to reflect on history, murder

  NATCHEZ — Karen Cox found deep roots — and a sellout crowd — at the reception for her recent book on the murder and ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, November 19, 2017 1:29 am

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Warren County has seen success against dog fighting operations

Instead of deterring would-be criminals, Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said Mississippi’s lax laws for animal cruelty could actually be enticing dogfighters to the state. ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, November 19, 2017 1:22 am

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Woodville man dies in 2-car crash

A Woodville man was killed Friday evening in a two-car crash on U.S. 61 near the Louisiana border. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, November 19, 2017 1:18 am

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Two men indicted in 2016 shooting

An indictment has been filed against two Mississippi men accused in a drive-by shooting from early July 2016. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, November 18, 2017 1:14 am

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Two NASD schools awarded funds for high growth

Two schools in the Natchez-Adams School District received state funds for high growth in their 2015-2016 state accountability scores. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, November 18, 2017 1:12 am

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Louisiana Gov. Edwards addresses questions from area farmers

Approximately 70 farmers and foresters turned out Thursday to see Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ stop in Ferriday to hear local agricultural issues. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, November 17, 2017 1:09 am

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Rally for tougher animal rights laws set for Sunday

Members of the Natchez-Adams County community are pledging online to take part this Sunday in a rally for tougher animal cruelty laws in Mississippi. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, November 17, 2017 1:00 am

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Broadmoor residents living with little, no water

Families in the Broadmoor community have had little to no water in the last three weeks, though some say the problem began as far back ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, November 16, 2017 1:01 am

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NASD schools present plans to improve to C rating

Schools of the Natchez-Adams School District presented their plans to raise the district’s accountability rating to a C, Wednesday night at a school board meeting. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:49 am

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Vidalia replaces employee holiday bonuses with signing bonus

Vidalia aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to replace the former holiday bonus allotted to town workers. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:42 am

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Bright Future: Delta Charter School senior discovers desire to help children in need

Jessica Mount went to the Dominican Republic to bring aid to residents living in poverty, but in doing so Mount says she discovered a dream. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:40 am

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Pounds coming off in diabetes, heart program

Collectively, members of the Natchez Diabetes and Heart Disease Program have lost more than 500 pounds halfway through the program, approximately 200 pounds more than ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 12:05 am

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Officials: Strong community push key to changing animal protection laws

Changing the dogfighting and animal cruelty laws in Mississippi will require a forceful, statewide push for legislative action, officials said Monday morning. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, November 13, 2017 11:58 pm

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Police jury narrows trash disposal bidders to three

Concordia Parish Police Jurors took no action Monday on the parish’s pending waste disposal contract. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, November 13, 2017 11:53 pm

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Sales tax renewed for parish

The Concordia Parish Police Jury announced Monday night the renewal of a 1-percent sales tax to begin on Feb. 1. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, November 13, 2017 11:52 pm

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The Dart: Dog owner says American Bully companion sweet, loveable

Caroline Cotten walks her big, gray American Bulldog in Duncan Park every day she can. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, November 13, 2017 12:36 am

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Sunday focus: Officials say Adams County incident could lead to stiffer laws

Mississippi ranks last in the Humane Society of the United State’s latest rankings of animal protection policies. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, November 12, 2017 1:41 am

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GoFundMe money raised for dogs to go to ASPCA

A GoFundMe account created to benefit animals discovered in a suspected dogfighting ring was deactivated Thursday after the ASPCA retrieved the dogs from the property. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, November 11, 2017 2:31 am

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