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Robbery suspect wanted

Police are still searching for a suspect that robbed the Ferriday Family Dollar at gunpoint Thursday, an incident that sent an elderly woman to the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 12:00 am

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Citizen upset with board’s behavior

An Adams County resident said the inaction of the Adams County Board of Supervisors caused him to file complaints to the attorney general, ethics commission ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 12:00 am

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Man arrested for hitting police officer Sunday

A Jonesville man was arrested just before 4 a.m. Sunday for hitting a police officer in the face at Dimples Lounge, Natchez Police Chief Mike ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, December 27, 2010 12:00 am

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County supervisors still grappling with open meeting issues

Several months after the Mississippi Ethics Commission cited the Adams County Board of Supervisors for violating the state’s Open Meetings Act, county leaders say the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, December 26, 2010 1:12 am

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Traditions change, stay the same for Natchez family

By Saturday evening, things were finally winding down under the tree at the Serio’s house. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, December 26, 2010 12:58 am

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Hundred feels good for Winston

When Natchez resident Jessie Winston was asked how it felt to turn 100 years old on Christmas Day, he laughed and answered as though it ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, December 26, 2010 12:56 am

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Santa Claus parade rolls through Natchez

Christmas Eve is always filled with suspense, but in Natchez, children also eagerly listened for police sirens Friday morning instead of sleigh bells. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 25, 2010 12:00 am

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Santa Claus spreads cheer, toys at annual giveaway

Santa Claus commanded the crowd of children at Braden School Auditorium Friday as if they were his reindeer. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 25, 2010 12:00 am

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Santa makes special deliveries in Natchez

Even the most self-proclaimed Scrooge living on Frank Patti’s mail route couldn’t help but crack a jolly grin Thursday when Santa Claus delivered the bills. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, December 24, 2010 12:00 am

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City tourism to spend $50K grant on new website

Even in a town famous for its antebellum charm, a new grant to help better establish Natchez’s technological presence should help attract visitors, tourism experts ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, December 24, 2010 12:00 am

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Santa to hit the streets

The Santa Claus parade Friday will not vary from past years, but that’s the charm of the holiday tradition, Natchez Santa Claus Committee co-chairman Johnny ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 23, 2010 12:00 am

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Two mothers healing after tragedy

Many people have stopped by Sharon Holmes’ house to offer condolences since the Sunday death of her 19-year-old son, Deltaurus Holmes, but one visitor is ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 23, 2010 12:00 am

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Students pack food boxes for families

No matter what a family’s financial situation looks like, everyone deserves to have a good Christmas, Natchez High junior Asia Holloway said. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 23, 2010 12:00 am

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Speed hump that was up now down

District 2 Adams County Supervisor Henry Watts ordered the county road department last week to lower the same speed hump near his house he asked ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:00 am

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Ferriday bingo not yet approved

The Ferriday Board of Aldermen voted at a specially-called meeting Tuesday to introduce a video bingo ordinance. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:00 am

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Embezzlement case might grow

An ongoing investigation of Adams County Maintenance Supervisor Allen Jones might reveal additional illegal activities and persons involved, Justice Court Judge Charlie Vess said Monday. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 12:00 am

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Man leads police on chase into briar patch

A four-mile police car chase early Sunday morning ended with an unlicensed driver abandoning his car for a briar patch only to be pepper sprayed ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 12:00 am

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Paco pup returned to owner by ‘angel’

Natchez to Reading, Pa., is a long way for a chihuahua to travel, but at least Paco Bell made the flight at the feet of ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 18, 2010 12:00 am

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NPD to update software

A grant to update software at the Natchez Police Department will soon allow police to share information about their striped guests on a computer screen ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 18, 2010 12:00 am

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Man pistol-whipped on Dumas Drive; drive-by shooting unrelated

Two violent incidents on Dumas Drive were reported on to the Natchez Police Department within 12 hours of each other Tuesday and Wednesday. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, December 17, 2010 12:00 am

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