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Interstate kidnapping charge filed after woman reportedly takes child out of state

  NATCHEZ — A Minnesota woman who apparently once lived in Natchez faces a kidnapping charge after police said she took her 8-year-old daughter who ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Friday, November 23, 2018 12:02 am

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Police search for man involved in vehicle burglaries, shooting

  NATCHEZ — One of two men charged with five vehicular burglaries is at large after being shot in the neck on Nov. 4, police ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Friday, November 23, 2018 12:01 am

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Faith and Family: Spirit of giving plentiful at 10th annual Thanksgiving dinner

  NATCHEZ — The spirit of God was strong as Natchez residents gathered for the 10th Annual Harvest of Plenty on Thanksgiving at the W.A. ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Friday, November 23, 2018 12:01 am

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The Christmas magic is back: Classic holiday display starts Saturday at visitor center

The classic Natchez Christmas display is back at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center, 640 S. Canal St., and an official lighting ceremony is set for ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 5:47 pm

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Woman sentenced after pleading guilty to manslaughter

A Natchez woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to manslaughter in an April 29 shooting that killed a woman. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 5:44 pm

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Merchants hope for busy holiday weekend

Many local merchants are hoping an eventful weekend will amount to lots of local shoppers on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 5:42 pm

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Producer: State film incentives needed

Mississippi’s laws regulating rebates paid to film production companies is hurting the state’s ability to attract more film productions, an executive film producer told Natchez-Adams ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Monday, November 19, 2018 11:14 pm

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Rail line closer to completion

NATCHEZ — The railroad line from Brookhaven to the Natchez-Adams County Port is expected to have vastly improved operational capacity by July, the project’s manager ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Monday, November 19, 2018 11:13 pm

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Focus: Garbage piling up in Adams County; relief on the way

Garbage is piling up along some streets in Adams County as the county’s contract with Waste Pro is nearing an end. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 18, 2018 12:08 am

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Natchez seeks restaurant for depot

The City of Natchez could see a food and beverage establishment in the former Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Depot on Broadway Street by September. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 18, 2018 12:06 am

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Natchez awaits word on grant for new dock

The City of Natchez has applied for an $11.2-million grant for a docking facility that could increase tourism and help lead to city revitalization, a ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 18, 2018 12:04 am

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Group seeks to feed hungry

Hungry students in Adams County will have some sustenance to help them through the weekend, one business owner said. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:23 am

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Poinsettia sale raises money for ACCS trip

The Adams County Christian School Student Council will take a four-day trip in early April to help interact with critically ill children at the Give ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:21 am

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Fire truck purchase approved

Natchez aldermen approved spending $919,000 Tuesday for the purchase of a ladder fire truck to replace an out-of-date truck that left the city on the ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:09 am

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Vidalia approves gas line extension

The Vidalia Board of Aldermen will move ahead with a nearly $595,000 natural gas line extension that will provide service to the town’s industrial park ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 12:05 am

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Natchez Board of Aldermen OK $4,000 for forum series

The City of Natchez will spend $4,000 to help fund a series of forums on improving efficiency in local government. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 11:51 pm

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City of Natchez refines plans for former train depot

Aldermen discussed revising the city’s plan to attract an entrepreneur to occupy the Old Yazoo & Mississippi River Valley Depot building on Broadway Street Tuesday ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 11:50 pm

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Taste of Chicago closing

After 21 years of serving slabs of original recipe barbecued ribs, homemade burgers and more, Taste of Chicago will close its doors Saturday. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 12:03 am

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Homeowner holds burglar at gunpoint until police arrive

A downtown homeowner held a man burglarizing his property at gunpoint Saturday morning until police arrived. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 11, 2018 5:59 pm

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Group discusses economic, medical benefits of marijuana

Legalizing medical marijuana could hold an economic benefit for Adams County in addition to providing treatment for those suffering chronic pain, said representatives of a ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:15 am

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