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Barbara Bush’s legacy remains with Natchez woman

Harriet Smith only met Barbara Bush once, but her family looks back on the day as one of the most memorable of Smith’s long life. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:01 am

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Natchez man charged with robbing gas station

Natchez police responded to a robbery report at the Exxon on Liberty Road late Monday night and had a suspect in custody in fewer than ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:01 am

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Deputies: women helped robber

FERRIDAY — Two Ferriday women were arrested Tuesday after allegedly assisting in a November 2017 armed robbery. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:39 am

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Gunshot victim recovering

NATCHEZ — The victim of an alleged gunshot wound Monday night is in stable condition and expected to live, officials say. Natchez Police Department Chief ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:37 am

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Ambulance concerns resurface at supervisors meeting

NATCHEZ — Though the county signed a contract with a single ambulance provider for 911 calls in the county more than one month ago, questions ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 2:02 am

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Adams County couple arrested after allegedly assaulting child

  NATCHEZ — An Adams County couple was arrested Saturday after allegedly assaulting their 10-year-old child. Adams County Chief Deputy Jerry Brown said the sheriff’s ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 1:01 am

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14 car burglaries reported in parish Sunday

Vidalia — Multiple arrests are suspected in connection to 14 car burglaries early Sunday morning across Concordia Parish. The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 1:01 am

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Reported gunshot victim airlifted to Rapides Monday

  NATCHEZ — One man was airlifted to Rapides Regional Medical Center Monday night after officers responded to a shots-fired on Irving Lane. Four Natchez ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, April 16, 2018 10:44 pm

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Electricity out in Ferriday after 18-wheeler pulls down power lines

  Ferriday — An 18-wheeler driver attempting to take a shortcut across a gravel parking lot Monday hit a power line, knocking out electricity for ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, April 16, 2018 8:13 pm

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Local officials take stock of E911 dispatch center’s performance

Looking back on the year since city and county consolidated 911 dispatchers, Robert Bradford has one question: Are we better off? Read more

by Clara Turnage, Sunday, April 15, 2018 12:00 am

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Tax revenue for school district drops

Ad valorem tax income for the Natchez-Adams School District is creeping back toward normal, though the school system is still down approximately $130,000 from last ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, April 14, 2018 11:51 pm

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Cathedral wins state Science Olympiad competition

NATCHEZ — Cathedral School’s Science Olympiad team won the state tournament of science and technology competition for the second year in a row last week, ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, April 14, 2018 1:01 am

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School district’s ad valorem tax revenue down

NATCHEZ — Ad valorem tax income for the Natchez-Adams School District is creeping back toward normal, though the school system is still down approximately $130,000 ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, April 14, 2018 1:01 am

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Man dies in crash involving 18-wheeler

A Ferriday man died Wednesday morning after an 18-wheeler struck his vehicle on U.S. 65 near Clayton. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, April 13, 2018 12:01 am

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Wednesday accident claims Ferriday man’s life

A Ferriday man died Wednesday morning after an 18-wheeler struck his vehicle on U.S. 65 near Clayton. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, April 12, 2018 12:45 pm

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Man in standoff with deputies allegedly set house on fire

Sheriff’s deputies say a man on North Swan Court paced in front of his house Wednesday night with a handgun after lighting his trailer on ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, April 12, 2018 12:33 am

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Cathedral students join national pro-life walkout event

More than 100 students crowded out onto the front lawn of Cathedral School on Wednesday for a pro-life rally. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, April 12, 2018 12:29 am

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Officers arrest 12, seize $10,000 in morning drug bust

FERRIDAY — National and local law enforcement officers found a cache of drugs, guns and paraphernalia and made more than four arrests of suspected dealers ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:23 am

Obituaries

George Scott

George Scott Oct. 4, 1961 – April 6, 2018 NATCHEZ — Funeral services for George Scott, 56, of Sicily Island, who died Friday, April 6, ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, April 9, 2018 1:01 am

Obituaries

Obye Jo Simmons

Obye Jo Simmons Aug. 13, 1926 — April 5, 2018 NATCHEZ — Graveside services for Obye Jo Simmons, 91 of Vidalia, who died Thursday, April ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, April 9, 2018 1:01 am

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