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Recreation board wants to have input on director search

Members of the Natchez-Adams County Recreation Commission want to help the Natchez Board of Alderman hire a new recreation director. Read more

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

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Felter to pay own cell phone bill

District 5 Supervisor S.E. “Spanky” Felter put his money where his mouth was at Tuesday’s board meeting in regards to county-paid cell phones. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 12:00 am

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County without administrator again

Adams County Administrator Joe Murray officially resigned Tuesday — just shy of one month after he was sworn in for the position. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 12:00 am

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Felter to correct taxpayer-funded number on sign

Signs advertising Supervisor S.E. “Spanky” Felter’s personal business have listed a taxpayer-funded cell phone number for years, but Felter acknowledged last week that the oversight ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:00 am

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Sanders recuses herself in Boys & Girls Club burglary case

Circuit Judge Lillie Blackmon Sanders recused herself Tuesday from hearing the guilty pleas of two men accused stealing 14 computers from the Boys & Girls ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez-Adams School District details budget cuts

Cuts to regular teaching positions, substitute teaching positions and textbooks were among the largest cuts made to the Natchez-Adams School District’s budget after the school ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:00 am

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Smart boards help lessen effect of some budget cuts

The textbook budget for Natchez-Adams School District schools was cut in half this year, but most principals said the loss is not as critical as ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:00 am

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Co-Lin to offer ESL classes

Spanish-speaking people in the community who do not speak English can soon take classes to potentially enhance their careers and lives. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, September 3, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez High student enjoys giving back to community

Natchez High junior Jonathan Weir can’t remember a time when he earned lower than an A on a report card, and his standardized test scores ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, September 2, 2010 12:07 am

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County approves budget

County supervisors begrudgingly approved a proposed budget Wednesday, after a lengthy debate about whether or not they had to accept an increase request from the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, September 2, 2010 12:04 am

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ASU president search continues

The next Alcorn State University president should be a strong leader who understands the unique rural aspect of the university as a land grant institution. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, September 2, 2010 12:03 am

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Legal fees in question at county budget hearing

Justice Court Clerk Audrey Bailey appeared in front of the Adams County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday’s budget hearing to talk about why $22,000 allocated ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:00 am

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Board appoints two to utility authority

Area businessmen Stephen Guido and Peter Rinaldi were recently appointed to the St. Catherine Creek Utility Authority. Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:00 am

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Rural law enforcement task force hosts training session

Law enforcement officers from southwest Mississippi gathered Thursday and Friday to learn about gangs, methamphetamines and constitutional law. Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, August 30, 2010 12:00 am

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New Orleans children now call Natchez home

Sporting an “N.O.” flat-billed cap, Robert Lewis Middle School seventh-grade student Rickey Wilson said he misses his hometown, but at least he gets a chance ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:05 am

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Trinity students bid bad words farewell

After attending a mock funeral for slang words, Trinity middle school students ain’t going to talk bad no more. Read more

by Emily Lane, Saturday, August 28, 2010 12:00 am

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Bude residents react to biofuel announcement

Some Bude residents welcomed the idea of KiOR, a crude oil substitute production company, opening a plant near their town. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, August 27, 2010 12:00 am

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Biofuel company coming to Bude area

A new biofuel company that converts timber into a crude oil substitute could soon help pump millions into Mississippi’s economy and gasoline into cars. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:14 pm

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Judge sets court date for Ellard brothers

Criminal trials for Jason Ellard and Daniel Ellard are set for Sept. 22. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:00 am

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Parent meeting set for today

Tonight’s annual Title 1 parent meeting should cater to involved parents and inquisitive taxpayers alike. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:00 am

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