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Fire destroys warehouse

Firefighters fought 50-foot flames and 100-degree heat Tuesday afternoon when a warehouse at Holder’s Mobile Homes caught fire on U.S. 61 North. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:03 am

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Monday’s power outage due to damaged pole

Approximately 641 Natchez residences temporarily lost power starting at 3:50 p.m. Monday after a power line pole was damaged on State Street near Arlington Avenue. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:01 am

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Businesses seeking to force Grand Soleil bankruptcy

Three local companies have attempted to push the Grand Soleil Casino Resort Hotel into Chapter 7 bankruptcy after being owed a collective $1.58 million. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 12:02 am

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Suspect charged, deputy recovering

Following surgeries in Natchez and Jackson for a gunshot wound to the shoulder, Friday’s bank robbery suspect was booked at the Natchez Police Department Sunday ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, June 28, 2011 12:02 am

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FEMA gives $33K

NATCHEZ — A recent tally shows FEMA has distributed $33,778.41 to Adams County residents flooded with financial burdens from high water. The report from the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:06 am

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Suspect shoots deputy

An Adams County sheriff’s deputy is recovering from a gunshot wound after his lunchtime meal choice led him right to a bank robbery and a ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:04 am

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Sheriff: Cemetery work not OK

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Chuck Mayfield said he was eager when he became sheriff to get his office to help clean up the historic ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, June 24, 2011 12:15 am

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Casino’s closing cost city

NATCHEZ — After crunching the numbers, the Natchez city clerk says the city lost approximately $106,000 in gaming revenues during the 41 days the Isle ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, June 24, 2011 12:07 am

Flood of 2011

Airport had extra traffic for flood viewing

NATCHEZ — Whether it was official surveys, politician visits or sightseeing tours, the Natchez-Adams County Airport was happy to fuel up its visitors during May’s ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:03 am

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Jones enters not guilty plea

Adams County’s maintenance supervisor pleaded not guilty June 9 of embezzling an air-conditioning unit from the county and selling it to a church, court documents ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:00 am

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NAACP to appeal in election suit

Attorneys for the NAACP filed notice June 7 of plans to take a lawsuit attempting to halt state elections to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:01 am

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in wreck Sun.

NATCHEZ — A motorcyclist from Monterey was seriously injured Sunday morning after a pickup truck collided with his motorcycle on Louisiana 129 at the intersection ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, June 20, 2011 12:26 am

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Inmates helped protect area from flooding

NATCHEZ — City officials thanked Warden Vance Laughlin over fried chicken and cobbler Thursday for the help inmates from Adams County Correctional Center’s lent to ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, June 20, 2011 12:20 am

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Natchez native featured in music biography

Residents can catch the life story of R&B singer and Natchez native Alexander O’Neal Monday night on TV One cable and satellite channel. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:03 am

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Relay for Life fundraising reaches $190,000

The most recent count, taken at nearly 2:30 a.m. Saturday, shows $190,000 was raised at Relay for Life this year, Relay chairwoman Bridgid Martin said. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:03 am

editors pick

Cancer survivors find strength in support for Relay

Just like the Relay for Life team her daughter founded, Janet Smith has got spirit. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:03 am

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Fraternity helps raise money for Miss-Lou Boys and Girls Club

The local chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity and its sponsors pulled up their socks and tied up their bowling shoes Saturday to raise money ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:02 am

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Morgantown students learn about trails, trolleys and more

A crowd of Morgantown Elementary School students weaved through the Natchez Trails Friday morning before hoping the trolley for a historic tour. “What’s a trolley?” student ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, June 18, 2011 12:05 am

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Low attendance forces Kyle’s House to close doors

Kyle’s House, a daycare specializing in care for children with special needs, will soon close due to low attendance. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, June 18, 2011 12:04 am

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Mother charged with child neglect

NATCHEZ — Adams County sheriff’s deputies arrested Thursday the mother of a 3-and 5-year-old for felony child neglect after she reportedly left her children alone ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, June 17, 2011 12:06 am

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