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Former NPD officer takes stand

Dewayne Johnson batted away accusations from the witness stand in federal court Tuesday that it was him — not defendant Natchez Police Officer Elvis Prater ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:04 am

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Ex-officer to testify soon

Now that former Natchez Police Department officer Dwayne E. Johnson has gone from co-defendant to apparent star witness for the prosecution in a case against ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 12:00 am

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County’s phone bill drops, but not near predicted level

Adams County only trimmed $207 off its annual cell phone bill in the last year despite decreasing the average number of county phones by 14. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, July 24, 2011 12:01 am

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Longtime incumbent sees challenger for clerk

Chancery Clerk Incumbent Tommy O’Beirne says his 24 years of experience on the job qualify him for the position, but challenger Willie B. Jones argues ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:02 am

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Taxes come in $400K short for county

In his 16 years as Adams County tax assessor, Reynolds Atkins said this year’s $3.2 million drop in the assessed tax value of property in ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:01 am

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Drug bust nets cocaine, marijuana

Local law enforcement seized 2.2 pounds of cocaine, a pound of marijuana and more than $1,600 from a Natchez man whom remains a fugitive of ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, July 23, 2011 12:00 am

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Absentee ballots cast Saturday

NATCHEZ — Absentee ballots can be cast over the weekend at the circuit clerk’s office, which will be open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, July 22, 2011 10:11 am

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Natchez-Adams School District test scores show improvement

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams school children performed better than they did last year in 11 of 15 categories on the 2010-2011 state tests. Mississippi Curriculum Test ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, July 22, 2011 12:06 am

Election 2011 - Preview

Carter, Watts face off on November ballot

Candidates for District 2 supervisor will not face off until November when the weather cools down and campaigning for the general election heats up. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:04 am

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Fake hair shoplifted with real punches

A 21-year-old suspect reportedly punched two people at a beauty supply store Monday in order to shoplift fake hair, according to the Natchez Police Department. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:04 am

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Burglar makes away with money, smokes

A burglar got away with cash and a large stash of Newport cigarettes early Tuesday morning when the suspect reportedly burglarized Tobacco Mart on Government ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:03 am

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Ten guns stolen in Natchez residence

Ten firearms were reportedly stolen from a residence on Auburn Avenue over the weekend while the homeowner was at the hospital, a Natchez Police report ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:03 am

Election 2011 - Preview

Two challenge incumbent in District 1 race

Two challengers say they can do more to create jobs in Adams County than the one-term incumbent in the District 1 Adams County supervisor race ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:02 am

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County maps Elevance funding

Payment plans to beef up the Adams County port area to make way for new $225 million chemical company Elevance Renewable Sciences are under way. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:01 am

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Elected school board on table?

During the height of campaign season Monday, the Adams County Board of Supervisors were vocal about wanting Natchez-Adams School Board members to join them on ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:01 am

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RLMS teachers go back to school

Two weeks before students walk down the halls with bare notebooks and No. 2 pencils, the teachers at Robert Lewis Middle School faced each other ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, July 18, 2011 12:03 am

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Natchez couple’s family is picture perfect

The tabletops and counter space in Richard and Lillian Noble’s living room can barely accommodate a coffee cup. Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, July 18, 2011 12:03 am

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Candidates talk recreation, jobs at forum

Many candidates who will face off at polls during Aug. 2 primary elections faced off via microphone at Friday night’s political forum sponsored by the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, July 16, 2011 12:02 am

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Mayor says he did not endorse Braswell

A public comment made by District 1 Supervisor candidate Bobby Braswell merits some clearing up, Braswell and Ferriday Mayor Glen McGlothin said. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, July 16, 2011 12:01 am

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Robber to serve 15 years

NATCHEZ — Judge Forest “Al” Johnson sentenced an Adams County man Thursday to the fullest extent of the law — 15 years in prison — ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, July 15, 2011 12:08 am

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