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City sees $22M in public works projects in 2010

The sounds of construction workers riding heavy equipment might not be heard outside every resident’s window or office, but public works has been very busy ... Read more

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

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County employee arrested on embezzlement charges

Adams County Maintenance Supervisor Allen James Jones was arrested Wednesday for reportedly embezzling from the county. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:37 pm

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Kyle’s House in need of outdoor play equipment

A playground has a way of leveling the playing field for every type of child, and that’s exactly what Kyle’s House could use. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 16, 2010 12:00 am

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Tourism officials singing same song

Both state and local tourism departments are looking to carve a deeper niche in their musical culture to pull in tourists from all over the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 16, 2010 12:00 am

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Hunter found safe

Several local agencies banded together Saturday night to rescue a hunter who got caught in a storm and lost in the Homochitto National Forest. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 16, 2010 12:00 am

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Vidalia unveils new street names

The names of a few of Vidalia’s key players will be forever remembered when driving into the future recreation complex. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:06 am

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Suspects sought in assault case

Sheriff Chuck Mayfield said a rape reported to his office is now being investigated as a sexual battery and aggravated assault. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:06 am

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City takes out $375,000 in loans to cover payroll, daily operations

Despite efforts to avoid borrowing money, the city has taken out $375,000 in tax-anticipation loans in recent months, apparently unbeknownst to the board of aldermen. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:02 am

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City seeks independent review of casino financials

The Natchez Board of Aldermen plan to get an independent financial review of the development group reportedly working to bring a casino to Roth Hill. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:00 am

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ACSO investigating reported rape call

Dispatchers at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a report of rape just after 2 a.m. Saturday from Pinemount Road. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:00 am

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Local port director leads statewide waterway group

Natchez’s own port director was recently named president of a statewide group whose aim is to rally state and Washington, D.C., officials to promote Mississippi’s ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:00 am

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Inmate fight leaves one man unconscious

Two inmates at the Natchez City jail allegedly beat a third inmate unconscious in the back of a jail cell Saturday, according to a police ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:00 am

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Crew leaves road for vacation

Those with pothole or road problems should direct calls to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office during the holidays. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:00 am

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Church sexton doing God’s work

Some do God’s work by helping the needy or praying for others. Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, December 13, 2010 12:29 am

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Children’s Home operates largely on donations

Since 1816, The Natchez Children’s Home has cared for abused and neglected children when no one else could or did. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, December 12, 2010 12:00 am

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Local warns against mailed check scam

Local resident Delores Anderson wants to warn others about a scam she received in the mail to which she almost fell victim. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 11, 2010 11:54 pm

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New agenda, no Roth casino

Despite hopes expressed at a recent aldermen meeting, the Roth Hill casino project is not on the Mississippi Gaming commission’s December agenda, which was made ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:00 am

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Watkins indicted on murder charge

A man who allegedly admitted at a crime scene to killing and wounding two victims in July was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury for ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, December 10, 2010 12:21 am

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Schools to fund recreation request

The Natchez-Adams School Board provided the final financial puzzle piece Thursday to get the recreation commission moving. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, December 10, 2010 12:20 am

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Installers have new rules

Mobile home transporters and installers must follow codes when delivering and installing the factory-built homes or possibly face jail time. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, December 9, 2010 12:00 am

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