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Teen donates hair in uncle’s memory

NATCHEZ — When Katlyn Freeman lost her uncle to leukemia last year, instead of sulking, she decided to pay it forward. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:05 am

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Natchez native stars in ‘World’s Toughest Trucker’

  At 6-foot-10 and equipped with an attitude of a new-age cowboy, Natchez native Jason Johnson is not the type of guy get lost in ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 2:13 pm

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North Natchez standout enjoys watching area teams

William “Jeter” Earl, 57, claims he’s too old to get in the game nowadays, but he’s one of the biggest local high school sports fans ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, February 20, 2012 12:01 am

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Natchez native reveals secret to journalism career

  At age 18, Natchez native Lewis Lord learned a lesson about telling stories — true ones, that is — that he would hang on ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:00 am

Style: Engagements

Skipper-Ray

  Matthew Martin, Jenny Yakey and Dustin Liberto of Natchez and Vidalia, announce the engagement of their mother, Carol Sue “Suzy” Skipper to Eddie Calvin ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:18 pm

Style: Engagements

Weaver-Poole

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weaver of Belzoni announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Anna Katherine to Calvin Philip Poole III, son of ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:14 pm

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Mardi Gras festivities roll to an end

NATCHEZ — Carnival scrooges have one last shot to ring in Mardi Gras this weekend. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:09 am

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Natchez artist paints from life after brushes with death

NATCHEZ — When James Williams paints, his easel is usually set up under his carport beside stacks of car tires, which he sells to folks ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:54 pm

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Man rescued from house fire

Natchez firefighters rescued a man from his State Street residence Sunday morning before flames destroyed the house. Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, February 13, 2012 12:04 am

editors pick

Area schools focus on black history throughout school year

Rarely does a high school graduate don a cap and gown without first learning about Hester’s crisis in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter,” or breaking ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, February 12, 2012 12:12 am

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Big dogs find puppy love, homes at adoption drive

NATCHEZ — When couple Harry and Yolanda Sumpter left the house Saturday to buy supplies to fix their sink, neither of them expected they would ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, February 12, 2012 12:11 am

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One Tased, two arrested at NHS

NATCHEZ — Three people were arrested and one person Tased Friday night on the campus of Natchez High School. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, February 12, 2012 12:10 am

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Board seeks repairs

NATCHEZ — The cost of repairing sagging floors at Robert Lewis Middle School could make a good case for erecting a brand new school, board ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, February 10, 2012 12:12 am

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First time Mardi Gras parade rolls in weekend

NATCHEZ — A parade will roll, art will pop, trees will be sold and cats will compete for purrfection — and it’s all happening this ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, February 9, 2012 12:10 am

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Student’s DAR essay selected as best in state

NATCHEZ — Writing 600 words about the War of 1812 can be a pretty scary task for an 11-year-old, Cathedral fifth grader Baylee Rose Graning ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, February 9, 2012 12:04 am

Style feature

Catholic Schools’ Week focuses on faith, service

When Sister Hermana Yesenia stood in front of the Cathedral School junior high and high school girls in the gym Wednesday to discuss her “calling” ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, February 5, 2012 12:11 am

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Dog adoption drive wags in low-key weekend

NATCHEZ — A low-key weekend will offer locals a chance to take advantage of what’s around them. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, February 2, 2012 12:10 am

Business

Is a bad economy taking a bite out of restaurants?

NATCHEZ — The restaurant business in this town is like a pie, Natchez Inc. Executive Director Chandler Russ said, and every restaurateur needs a big ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, January 29, 2012 12:00 am

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Krewe of Vidal parade rolls out weekend events

NATCHEZ — Coming out of some possibly rough weather today, this weekend has lots to offer to the whole family and some adult-only entertainment, as ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:11 am

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NHS senior competes for scholarship

NATCHEZ — Asia Holloway looks at her future the way she’s always looked at her afternoons after school. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:10 am

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