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City budget still work in progress
Tough decisions, poignant questions and harsh reality marked Thursday night’s public hearing in the Council Chambers.
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Public hearing on city budget set for today
Today marks the first of two public hearings at which Natchez residents can voice their thoughts on the city’s proposed budget for next year.
by David Hamilton, Thursday, September 7, 2017 12:29 am
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Parish considers renewal of garbage contract
Concordia Parish is mulling whether to renew its current garbage collection contract with Waste Pro or allow other providers to bid for the service.
by David Hamilton, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 12:02 am
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Falling apart: Officials say Duncan Park Golf Club needs repairs
Managers of Duncan Park Golf Course are requesting additional funds from the city for what they say are crucial repairs and maintenance of their facilities ...
by David Hamilton, Monday, September 4, 2017 12:03 am
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Leaders: Tax increase needed for fire, police raises
Natchez police and fire leaders have made their message clear: These employees need raises if we want to keep them. In less than two weeks, ...
by David Hamilton, Sunday, September 3, 2017 12:39 am
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Mystery show to film in Miss-Lou
A film crew is said to be taping in the Miss-Lou this fall for an upcoming TV series, though officials have been sworn to secrecy ...
by David Hamilton, Sunday, September 3, 2017 12:34 am
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Natchez taxes to increase?
The City of Natchez announced Friday the intention to consider a possible tax increase of 2 to 4 mills.
by David Hamilton, Saturday, September 2, 2017 12:06 am
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City, Chamber collecting items for Harvey
Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell said he wants his city to lend a helping hand to those devastated by Tropical Storm Harvey.
by David Hamilton, Friday, September 1, 2017 12:05 am
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Former Adams County jailer found not guilty
Former Adams County jailer Victor Smith was found not guilty Wednesday of conspiring with inmates to commit aggravated assault against another inmate.
by David Hamilton, Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:08 am
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City to gauge interest in convention center management
Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell said Wednesday at a specially called meeting he wants the city to request proposals for the management of the Natchez Convention ...
by David Hamilton, Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:07 am
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Assault trial for former Adams County jailer begins
A former Adams County jailer underwent the first day of his trial for allegedly conspiring with inmates to assault another inmate.
by David Hamilton, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 12:26 am
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Parish declares state of emergency
Concordia Parish Police Jury President Jimmy Wilkinson declared a state of emergency Monday for the parish in anticipation of Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath.
by David Hamilton, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 12:06 am
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Will taxes increase for city, county residents?
The time of year looms when many residents ask the question, “Will my taxes go up this year?”
by David Hamilton, Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:30 am
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Saturday to mark last summer farmers’ market
Saturday marks the last opportunity to experience the Downtown Natchez Farmers Market — until fall that is.
by David Hamilton, Friday, August 25, 2017 12:05 am
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Officials release details surrounding worker’s death, rescue efforts to retrieve body
Officials Thursday released details of how the construction worked found dead on top of the Mississippi River Bridge likely died and how emergency personnel retrieved ...
by David Hamilton, Thursday, August 24, 2017 6:03 pm
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Divided board OKs city insurance
The Natchez Board of Aldermen voted 4-2 Tuesday to renew with the city’s health insurance provider, L S & Associates, without seeking other proposals.
by David Hamilton, Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:44 am
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Natchez police chief’s car broken into in string of burglaries
Just weeks into his new job as Natchez Police Chief, Walter Armstrong said Tuesday he has already experienced first-hand the city’s car burglaries problem.
by David Hamilton, Thursday, August 24, 2017 12:43 am
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Natchez Convention Center faces audit
At Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell’s request, the board of aldermen voted Tuesday to conduct an audit of the Natchez Convention Center.
by David Hamilton, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:11 am
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Man in jail for dog theft
Police arrested a man Tuesday who allegedly stole at least 10 dogs, some of which have been recovered by their rightful owner.
by David Hamilton, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:10 am
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NCPC management contract signed
The Natchez Board of Aldermen Tuesday unanimously approved a management agreement with the Natchez Convention Promotion Commission, ending a long, “contentious” negotiation process.
by David Hamilton, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:08 am
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