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To die for: Natchez has much to see and do for locals

Wearing a bright orange vest, Entergy employee Anthony Mills walked past tourists into the Natchez Visitor Reception Center recently for the first time in all ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:28 am

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School volunteer arrested for sexual battery

A Natchez High School girls basketball volunteer trainer and former employee of the school district was arrested Friday for sexual battery involving a 15-year-old member ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, January 8, 2012 12:04 am

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Zumming into a healthier new year

The Macarena had nothing on the fat-burning Zumba stars at the Natchez Mall Saturday. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, January 8, 2012 12:03 am

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Miss. girl turned L.A. woman: Natchez-born actress never tires of Hollywood

Nearly 20 years after she packed up her car for a 3,000-mile trip to Los Angeles, jogging past Madonna is still totally cool for actress ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, January 8, 2012 12:01 am

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Families count New Year baby blessings

Little Sha’keia Johnson decided she wanted to be the Miss-Lou’s first baby of 2012 in a slightly dramatic, yet spiritual setting. Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, January 2, 2012 12:22 am

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Community rings in New Year

Chandeliers and streamers hung from the ceiling, red canister lights and disco balls danced on the walls and party hats and noisemakers dressed 50 round ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, January 1, 2012 12:01 am

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Veterans to lead as officers

After welcoming its freshest three board members to the table Tuesday, the Adams County Board of Supervisors will have some serious — but standard — ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 31, 2011 12:06 am

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Grant to fund free GED class

Residents eager to toss their hat back in the workforce ring but who may lack the credentials to throw some punches can soon earn their ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 31, 2011 12:02 am

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Don’t just trash your tree

Oh, Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, thy leaves are dead and browning. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, December 30, 2011 12:03 am

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Legislators split on next steps

While Mississippi’s composite ranking for child homelessness is 49th among the states, it’s rank for state policy on the issue is dead last. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 29, 2011 12:06 am

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NHS grad gets new outlook on world

Brushing her teeth in a concrete water basin, shopping at an outside market for produce and living in a neighborhood of mud-brick homes helped Marlaine ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 29, 2011 12:03 am

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Three new county supervisors take oath of office

Surrounded by their families, facing a judge and resting their left palms on a Bible, three Adams County supervisors swore to faithfully discharge the duties ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 29, 2011 12:01 am

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NACHS gets donations for pen

While they might miss their dog-napped friends, puppies at the Natchez-Adams Humane Society will soon have more room to play in a new pen. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:03 am

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Child homelessness: Public schools must address more than academic needs

Educators and administrators at the Natchez-Adams School District are charged with educating all children in Adams County, but sometimes their call of duty stretches off ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:03 am

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Nearly 300 Natchez children may be considered homeless

Currently 80 homeless children receive services from the Natchez-Adams School District, and the schools have identified 200 other potentially homeless students, district Homeless Coordinator Geraldine ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:09 am

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For one family, a house is a fresh start

Keykey Moore and her two children might have seemed like any other family during Christmas break from school. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:00 am

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Is justice being served? In three months, only 11 defendants serve time

Of the 55 felony indictments resolved in Adams County in the most recent three-month period, only 11 defendants were sentenced to serve any time behind ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, December 18, 2011 12:06 am

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Time intensive, risky trials a last resort?

More than 450 criminal cases were turned over to the District Attorney’s office in Adams County this year, but less than 10 of them went ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, December 18, 2011 12:05 am

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District borrows from reserves

NATCHEZ — To avoid taking out a tax-anticipation loan, the Natchez-Adams School District will borrow from its reserve fund made of interest earned on 16-section ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 15, 2011 12:04 am

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City wants to fix up depot

The city-owned depot housing the Cock of the Walk and Old South Trading Post could use some sprucing up before it falls down, aldermen agreed. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 14, 2011 12:01 am

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