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St. Patrick’s Day parade to go on as usual after issues resolved with city

Today’s Krewe of Killarney St. Patrick’s Day parade is scheduled to proceed as normal after the city resolved an issue about potential new restrictions for ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 16, 2018 4:43 pm

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Natchez Fire Department seeks part-time firefighters

The Natchez Fire Department aims to fix its problem of being heavily understaffed by hiring part-time firefighters. Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 16, 2018 12:01 am

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Remembering Samuel: Family honors man slain in 1948

  NATCHEZ — If you ask family members of Natchez native Samuel Bacon, they will tell you he was Rosa Parks without the national recognition. ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Thursday, March 15, 2018 1:01 am

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Aldermen seek proposals for new waste collection company

Waste companies can now submit their proposals to become Natchez’s next waste and recycling hauler. Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 11:33 pm

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Refinancing for Natchez Convention Center a step closer

Natchez moved a step closer toward the refinancing of more than $7 million in debt on the Natchez Convention Center, though one citizen voiced concerns ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 11:31 pm

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City seeks funding for improvements to water system

Natchez is seeking $2.5 million to make improvements to the city’s water system. Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 11:30 pm

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Qualifying deadline for judge candidates set for May 11

The 5 p.m. May 11 deadline for candidates to qualify for sixth circuit court district and 17th chancery court district judge seats is fast approaching. Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:02 am

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Circuit Judge Johnson not running for reelection

After 24 years as Circuit Judge, Forrest “Al” Johnson will hang up his black robe. Read more

by David Hamilton, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:01 am

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City to make another attempt at waste collection RFP approval

City leaders will again attempt to make progress toward approving a new waste and recycling collection service and refinancing of millions of dollars owed on ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, March 12, 2018 11:59 pm

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Circuit judge says he will not seek reelection

After 24 years as Circuit Judge, Forrest “Al” Johnson will hang up his black robe. Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, March 12, 2018 11:44 am

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Without quorum, city delays decision on waste collection RFP

The City of Natchez must wait at least three more days before it can consider extending an emergency waste collection contract after aldermen failed to ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Saturday, March 10, 2018 12:50 am

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Discussion, decision about refinancing of convention center delayed

City officials were slated Friday to potentially vote on refinancing the $7 million debt still owed on the Natchez Convention Center, but the meeting fell ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Saturday, March 10, 2018 12:48 am

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Bond refinance and waste contract delayed; here’s why

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Board of Aldermen could not carry out its scheduled meeting today after failing to reach a quorum. Just Ward 3 Alderwoman ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 9, 2018 11:21 am

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Aldermen host special meeting for bond, waste contract

  NATCHEZ — The possible refinancing of the Natchez Convention Center’s debt and the city’s next waste contract are two issues that highlight today’s specially ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 9, 2018 12:01 am

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Rising floodwaters cause Under-the-Hill streets to partially close

Officials have closed two streets at Natchez Under-the-Hill as the Mississippi River continues to rise. Read more

by David Hamilton, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:01 am

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Levin offers musical tour of Paris

I will never forget it, the night in 2014 at Trinity Episcopal Church at the piano concert performed by Jonathan Levin for the Natchez Festival ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:00 am

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The Dart: Group of young men spend Sunday working it out

Sunday might be a day of rest for many, but for one band of brothers this Sunday afternoon was about putting in work. Read more

by David Hamilton, Monday, March 5, 2018 12:56 am

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Initial review: One gun law on city books

A request from a Natchez alderwoman for the city to review its gun ordinances revealed the city has only a single gun-related law. City attorney ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Sunday, March 4, 2018 12:01 am

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Supreme court reverses conviction in murder trial

The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday reversed and remanded a Natchez’s man’s second-degree murder conviction for a 2015 homicide. Read more

by David Hamilton, Saturday, March 3, 2018 1:00 am

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Moroney remembered as man who left his mark

Loved ones of Charles Moroney remember him for the complexities that made him unique — including his architectural acumen, the passion he held for golf ... Read more

by David Hamilton, Friday, March 2, 2018 1:03 am

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