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Traffic to be rerouted Tuesday

NATCHEZ — Drivers should get ready to adjust to traffic changes Tuesday near the intersection of U.S. 61 North and D’Evereux Drive. The current northbound ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, May 26, 2011 11:51 pm

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School’s out: Students celebrate the start of summer

NATCHEZ — Immediately following early dismissal, the Myles, Washington and Gordon clan suited up in their brightest summer clothes, went for pizza and celebrated the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, May 26, 2011 12:15 am

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Documentary to be screened June 5

NATCHEZ — A grant will soon allow a nationwide conversation on history and slavery to return to its roots. Locals can score free education, entertainment ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, May 26, 2011 12:05 am

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Student takes third in reading fair

NATCHEZ — For 16-year-old Natchez High School student Nia Davis, reading is just part of life. Whether its morning, noon or night, Davis can be ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, May 26, 2011 12:04 am

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Local students celebrate the start of summer

NATCHEZ — Immediately following early dismissal, the Myles, Washington and Gordon clan suited up in their brightest summer clothes, went for pizza and celebrated the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 12:03 am

Flood of 2011 - main story

Focus on big sand boil near Lake Bruin

Crews worked to construct a dam Sunday to section off a sand boil hot spot north of Concordia Parish near Lake Bruin. Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, May 23, 2011 12:25 am

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Trinity Episcopal School says farewell to 29 graduates

A crowd which filled Trinity Episcopal Church Sunday watched 29 seniors graduate from Trinity Episcopal Day School and listened to the guidance of the class’ ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, May 23, 2011 12:13 am

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Art & Soul finds heart of art community on bluff

Local bottle-cap artist Brandon McCranie dressed for rain for Saturday’s Art and Soul Festival, but conditions turned out sunny, and the fest’s location at the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:02 am

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New boils bubble up in Vidalia

Minor sand boil leakage inside Hesco walls on the Vidalia Riverfront Saturday reminded officials that while the Mississippi River teeters its way down the gauge, ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:01 am

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5 p.m. update: Sand boils form behind Hesco wall

Mayor Hyram Copeland said a small sand boil inside Hesco barriers surrounding both the Riverpark Medical Center and the Comfort Suites Hotel caused approximately four ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, May 21, 2011 5:00 pm

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Cathedral takes walk down memory lane

Cathedral High School’s valedictorian took her class, its teachers, administration and loved ones though a tour of Cathedral School memories with her speech at St. ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:01 am

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Risk to levees remains same each day, not worsened

Risk of levee failure remains as floodwaters from the Mississippi River recede, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials said Friday. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:01 am

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Senator, Admiral visit Natchez Coast Guard station

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard crew in Natchez paddled a skiff and waded chest-deep in the parking lot of their flooded office Friday morning. ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:01 am

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Area tributaries take on water

NATCHEZ — Bobby Cauthen, his chickens and his honeybees are feeling residual effects of the 2011 Mississippi River flood. Just a block off of busy ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, May 20, 2011 12:00 am

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Student devoted to community service

NATCHEZ — For Rachel Benoit, helping out is all in the family. Since sixth grade, the Cathedral freshman has followed the footsteps of her mother ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:02 am

Flood of 2011 - main story

Crest lowered, crews take off layer of Silver Street levees

NATCHEZ — When every inch of the Mississippi River level could mean floodwaters gliding inside riverfront buildings or pressing harder against levees, Miss-Lou officials were ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:00 am

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NPD directed to remove state flag from flagpole

The state of Mississippi flag flew for a short stint last week at the Natchez Police Department — as a new flag pole addition — ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:02 am

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River now open to barge traffic

In an effort not to trample on or over Hesco walls at the Vidalia Riverfront, the U.S. Coast Guard in Natchez halted barge traffic on ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, May 18, 2011 12:01 am

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County puts hold on recreation

Recreation talks among three local boards will likely be put off for more than a month at the recommendation of the Adams County Board of ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 12:31 am

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Mississippi River tops 60 feet

The Mississippi River topped 60 feet — its highest mark ever — Friday, ending near 60.05 on the Natchez gauge. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, May 14, 2011 12:06 am

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