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Fire damages house on Linton Avenue

A house fire on Linton Avenue Saturday afternoon sent smoke hovering several blocks surrounding it where it took place. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, October 3, 2010 1:12 am

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Sexual battery cases dropped

Criminal cases of three men accused of sexual battery of a 4-year-old were dismissed Thursday in circuit court. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, October 2, 2010 12:00 am

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Officers case delayed

The federal criminal trial of two Natchez police officers accused of civil rights violations has been continued until Feb. 22. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, October 2, 2010 12:00 am

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Homeowners, shops await first tourists

For Cindy Meng, opening her century-old doors to bus loads of strangers is a good excuse to change the light bulbs. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, October 1, 2010 12:00 am

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County issues burn ban; O’Beirne to fill in as admin

Due to dry conditions and lack of rain, a burn ban has been ordered for Adams County residents. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, October 1, 2010 12:00 am

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Car chase ends in arrests

A brief car chase led to the arrest of two men Wednesday on a total of 13 charges. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, October 1, 2010 12:00 am

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Rec leaders gather

Recreation buffs from other counties attending the Mississippi Recreation and Parks Association Conference this week joked that, if Natchez pulls off its plans to build ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, October 1, 2010 12:00 am

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Saturday last day to register for general election

Saturday will be the last chance for residents to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, September 30, 2010 12:00 am

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Justice court judges required to go back to class

Justice court judges in Mississippi elected next year will be newly required to spend more hours in a classroom in order to sit on the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, September 30, 2010 12:00 am

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Local officials train during emergency drill

Seven people were critically injured Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. when a school bus lost control and crashed into a natural gas line at Delta BioFuels, ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:01 am

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County discusses sales tax increase for recreation

Allowing tourists to help pick up the tab for a new recreation complex in Natchez is a viable option — but jumping the sales tax ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:00 am

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Debt drop planned

Adams County is on track to reduce existing debt by 76 percent by 2016. Read more

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

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4 for the future: Port connector road work to begin soon

Construction on a $3.6 million project extending Government Fleet Road to the Adams County Port should begin no later than January 2011, according to a ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, September 26, 2010 12:02 am

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Parent University offers tips for learning

Parents got a chance to sit in the hot seat Thursday night, while their children’s teachers drilled them for answers. Read more

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

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Casino misses gaming meeting

Plans to break ground on the casino on Roth Hill will be delayed another month, at least. Read more

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

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Get your purple dress ready to run

Both women and men eager to bar hop for a good cause — while wearing purple dresses, of course — will get their chance to ... Read more

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

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Parent University teaches homework lessons

A Parent University at 5:30 tonight welcomes parents of both public and private school children to Natchez High School. Read more

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

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More charges added in car burglary case

After being arrested for burglary and weapon charges on Sept. 11, Willie “Tight Knight” Edward Knight, the alleged car burglar who was a fugitive from ... Read more

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

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Seven teens complete drug court

NATCHEZ — Teenaged boys dressed in crisp white shirts, black ties and pants and young women dressed in white tops with skirts or slacks sat ... Read more

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

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Ellards enter guilty pleas

The Ellard brothers, who are the alleged victims of the Natchez police officers arrested by the FBI for civil rights violations, pleaded guilty to simple ... Read more

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

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