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Thanks in part to the state’s rehab services, man tells Natchez Rotary Club life has purpose, joy
NATCHEZ — In 1994, Dwight Owens was a sixth grader in Hot Coffee, Miss., when his world turned upside down. His father was shot and ...
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A ‘reward for failing’? County OKs emergency 90-day contract for garbage collection, sees $150K in additional costs
NATCHEZ — In a special meeting on Thursday, the Adams County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency, 90-day contract for garbage collection that one supervisor ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:24 pm
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New candidates qualify: Here’s an updated tracker
Qualifying for Adams County elections began on Jan. 3 at 8 a.m. and will end on Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. Primary races will be ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:05 pm
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Long-time Pilgrimage Garden Club tour home joins Natchez Garden Club’s separate Pilgrimage tour this year
NATCHEZ — In a coup of sorts for the Natchez Garden Club, long-time Pilgrimage Garden Club tour home Linden has joined the NGC ranks. Marjorie ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:12 pm
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Are you interested in serving on the school board? Letters of interest due Friday at noon
NATCHEZ — Those interested in serving on the Natchez-Adams School District Board of Education should submit their letters of interest to Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 4:25 pm
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IRS refunds taxes to 12 million who paid too much on unemployment benefits during pandemic
Did you pay too much in taxes on unemployment benefits you received during the first year of the pandemic? If you, you should have gotten ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 10:27 am
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NEW SEASON: Natchez Garden Club to begin its own Pilgrimage this year
The Natchez Garden Club is breaking from tradition and going its own way this spring by beginning its own Spring Pilgrimage of Historic Homes. Donna ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 7, 2023 2:00 pm
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‘Born leader’: Barnes remembered for advocacy efforts
NATCHEZ — Dr. Bettina Barnes, a child psychologist who spent much of her life working to help children here, has died at 93. Barnes died ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, January 7, 2023 7:35 am
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Former County Administrator King qualifies as candidate for Chancery Clerk position
NATCHEZ — Angie King, who was ousted on Tuesday from her job as county administrator, has qualified as a candidate for Adams County Chancery Clerk. ...
by Jan Griffey, Thursday, January 5, 2023 5:42 pm
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Candidates begin qualifying for state, county races
NATCHEZ — Anthony Heidelberg will face Lydia Roberta Blackmon in the contest for county prosecutor this August. Will the two face other candidates for that ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 5:06 pm
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Natchez Police Chief: I have received no complaint against NPD commander
NATCHEZ — Allegations are swirling on social media outlets that complaints of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct have been made against a Natchez Police Department ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 3:17 pm
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27 Natchez African American sites to receive historical markers; unveiling ceremony planned for Black History Month
NATCHEZ – Twenty-seven African American sites in Natchez will soon be recognized with their own historical markers. The markers will be unveiled in a ceremony ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 2:58 pm
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City cancels Jan. 10 meeting due to conflicts; plans special meeting for Jan. 17
NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen have canceled the first meeting of the year, which was scheduled for 11 a.m. ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 2:15 pm
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Safe Room opens at 8 p.m. ahead of expected strong storms
NATCHEZ — Adams County Emergency Management will open the Safe Room tonight at 8 p.m. for those who need shelter from en expected storm. The ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, January 2, 2023 4:20 pm
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Year in review: Miss-Lou’s most momentous stories of 2022
NATCHEZ — It was a year of celebrity visits, including a Patti LaBelle concert attended by the French Ambassador to the United States, Philippe Etienne. ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, December 31, 2022 11:14 am
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County residents have garbage piling up as collection company files for bankruptcy
NATCHEZ — Residents who live in the county have piles of garbage overflowing cans at their curbs, but the county’s garbage collection company isn’t picking ...
by Jan Griffey, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 10:17 am
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Boil water notice issued for customers of Tensas Water District
TENSAS PARISH, La. — The Tensas Water District Association has issued a boil water notice for all who receive water from the district. President Mike ...
by Jan Griffey, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 11:46 am
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Vidalia man loses life in Christmas Day motorcycle crash near Clayton
CATAHOULA PARISH, La. — A Vidalia man lost his life on Christmas Day in an afternoon crash on Louisiana Highway 425 near Clayton, Louisiana, reported ...
by Jan Griffey, Monday, December 26, 2022 6:33 pm
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Long-time Natchez Public Works staffer loses everything in Christmas Eve fire
NATCHEZ — A fire completely destroyed the home of a long-time employee of the City of Natchez Public Works Department this morning. Natchez Fire Chief ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, December 24, 2022 9:36 pm
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UPDATE: Santa headed to Oakhurst, Westover and Eastbrook subdivisions
NATCHEZ — After a brief stop, Santa and his entourage are now headed to Oakhurst, Westover and Eastbrook subdivisions. From there, they will make their ...
by Jan Griffey, Saturday, December 24, 2022 10:01 am
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