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Roadside marriage proposal ends with emphatic answer

He didn’t sing it like country star Jason Aldean, but Vidalia resident Keith Partridge put all the writing his heart wanted to sing on the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:36 am

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Mayor: Ferriday can’t afford lawyer fees

With unexpectedly high bills to pay at Ferriday Town Hall, Mayor Glen McGlothlin told the board of aldermen that paying old lawyer fees was not ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:35 am

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Athletes spread inspiring joy at Special Olympics

  As he stood tall on the first place block, LaJustin Causey was all teeth as he waved both arms above his head and blew ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 9, 2012 9:57 am

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The Dart: Sharon Freeman

NATCHEZ — Sharon Freeman has worn many hats for the children in her life during the past 27 years, but she picked up her latest ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 9, 2012 12:01 am

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Trinity hires new headmaster

Four people have led Trinity Episcopal Day School in the past three years. But the newest change will hopefully shore up the stability that the ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, April 6, 2012 12:04 am

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Local churches to portray scenes of the cross

Like Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny can sometimes uproot the holiest day of the year from its biblical foundation. Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, April 6, 2012 12:00 am

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Fifth grade class raises $300

NATCHEZ — Giving up chocolate is one thing, but spare change for those in need — that’s easy. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, April 5, 2012 12:08 am

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Egg hunt uncovers Easter weekend

NATCHEZ — After a week of April showers, the sun is expected to come out this weekend to uncover brightly covered eggs all over town. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, April 5, 2012 12:07 am

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Vidalia man in jail for murder

NATCHEZ — A Roxie man is dead and a Vidalia man behind bars following a murder Sunday morning in Natchez. The victim, Cleveland Ezell Wilson, ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 2, 2012 12:31 am

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Suspects back in jail Friday

NATCHEZ — Suspects in an alleged dogfighting case found themselves back in jail Friday, despite a December reprieve from the Adams County Justice Court. Adams ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 2, 2012 12:02 am

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Hat show raises money for scholarship fund

NATCHEZ — Feathers, curves, buttons and bows topped off Saturday’s hat and fashion show. After a prayer by Pastor LeRoy White and a solo by ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 2, 2012 12:01 am

City elections 2012

Ballots set for city elections

NATCHEZ — With the referee counting down for the bell, three more opponents for city office shook off their hesitation and tossed a hat in ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, April 1, 2012 12:28 am

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Morrison is PGC King

  NATCHEZ — Though Jesse Morrison made a point to go out of state for college; he knows there’s no place like home. And there’s ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, April 1, 2012 12:00 am

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School structure change?

NATCHEZ — When students dart for the pool on their last day of school this summer, the furniture, teachers and administrators they leave behind might ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:09 am

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Hats off to weekend fashion show, events

NATCHEZ — This weekend will be the stuff of fashion, arts and legends in the Miss-Lou. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:08 am

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Natchez organization honored as oldest nonprofit in state

In the 1980s, board members of the Natchez Children’s Home ran into a dilemma. The often elderly matrons hired to watch over the orphaned children ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 10:49 am

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Police jury incumbents face challenges

Some candidates have been campaigning for months to remain or gain a seat with the Concordia Parish Police Jury, but for those in three races, ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, March 26, 2012 12:05 am

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Five jury incumbents win outright

No incumbents in the Concordia Parish Police Jury were eliminated in Saturday’s election, but three of them have a month left to prove to voters ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:38 am

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Allen, Sontoyo in runoff for Ferriday mayor

Former Ferriday Mayor Gene Allen will face political newcomer Joe Sontoyo in an April 21 runoff to be the next mayor of Ferriday. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:38 am

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Lewis re-elected Vidalia police chief in close race

The race was tight and the lead went back and forth for nearly an hour after the polls closed, but Arthur Lewis came out on ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:35 am

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