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Burglars spread a little holiday fear over holidays

Many Natchez and Adams County residents coming home to ransacked houses, hunting camps or storage units had less to be thankful for over the recent ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:03 am

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Board outlines qualifications for superintendent

The future superintendent of the Natchez-Adams School District can’t be expected to walk on water or transform into a caped superhero via phone booth, school ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:05 am

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Woman killed in Sat. wreck

NATCHEZ — Jessie Mae Donaldson left behind a big family, tons of friends and zero strangers Saturday. The 20-year-old Washington native died in a single-car ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, November 28, 2011 12:35 am

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Residents say there is much for which to be thankful

Whether it’s the new trail system, outdoor-friendly weather or breakfast pastries, Miss-Lou residents said they have many reasons to give thanks this season. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:15 am

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Voter turnout sluggish

Vidalia — Crossword puzzles, shopping catalogues, John Grisham novels and a little bit of conversation filled long hours for poll workers at the Old Courthouse ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, November 20, 2011 12:03 am

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Casting still open for dating show

NATCHEZ — Dec. 1 and 2 could be locals’ last chance at Lovetown. A casting producer of the Oprah Winfrey Network show, Lovetown, USA, will ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, November 20, 2011 12:02 am

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Police officer arrested

NATCHEZ — A Natchez police officer was arrested Sunday night for domestic violence and resigned the following day. Adams County sheriff’s deputies arrested former Natchez ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:38 am

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Venture to bring funding

NATCHEZ — A new financial investment venture approved by the Natchez-Adams School Board intends to provide the public school district with more cash to invest ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, November 19, 2011 12:02 am

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Drugs hidden in dog food, suspect arrested

NATCHEZ — At first, Adams County Sheriff’s deputies thought their drug dog, Scout, was preoccupied with hunger when she stuck her nose in a five-gallon ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, November 18, 2011 12:04 am

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Annual Turkey Trot 5K will be Nov. 26

NATCHEZ — What better way to lift local turkeys out of a post-Thanksgiving slump than to get the blood pumping for a 5K on the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, November 18, 2011 12:02 am

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Local schools update dropout prevention

NATCHEZ — Less than half of the 2011 senior class at Natchez High School graduated in four years of high school, but members of a ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:05 am

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Multiple convicts sentenced

NATCHEZ — Two men who pleaded guilty to robbery of an elderly Natchez couple recently received sentences totaling 35 years in the state penitentiary. Judge ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:04 am

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Three new Humane Society board members elected

A crowd of nearly 90 animal lovers filled large round tables and lined the perimeter of the Natchez Convention Center to elect three new members ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:02 am

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Supervisors send request Sibley post office remain open

Sibley residents will soon know if their local post office, which sits attached to the abandoned Sibley Store with its gas pumps buried in plastic ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:02 am

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Humane Society to meet tonight

Three members of board of directors who have served the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society for decades amid the blood, sweat and puppy pee will step ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:03 am

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Two men realize theft isn’t cool

Two men, one who was employed at Stine Lumber, were recently arrested for allegedly stealing 120 window air conditioning units from the home store over ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:01 am

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Mystery assault still has sheriff’s office guessing

After chasing down rumors of horses and homicide for five days and locating an uncooperative victim, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating what ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:00 am

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Incoming board ready to work together

On Jan. 2, mostly new faces will be wrapped around a boardroom table in the old Adams County jailhouse, where the new Adams County Board ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:01 am

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Angels on the Bluff talk for 12th year

NATCHEZ — Fifteen groups of 50 patrons huddled forward Friday between the luminaries lining paved walkways winding through the Natchez City Cemetery at sunset to ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:06 am

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Schools want share in gaming revenues

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District wants to jump on board with the city and county to receive gaming tax dollars from a proposed new ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, November 11, 2011 1:14 am

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