Pleasant Acre Day School wowed by donations

The community never ceases to amaze the folks at Pleasant Acre Day School. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 12:00 am

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Come on, it’s too easy not to help out

It’s never been easier to be a cheerleader, active civic partner and leader in your community while wearing your pajamas. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 12:00 am

Heating, cooling unit means unexpected expense

When it rains, it pours, and for many non-profit agencies in today’s economy the rainy day fund has already been drained. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Tuesday, January 25, 2011 12:03 am

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You might just be the one we need

Two, threes, fours and fives are becoming ones all around us. Just read the headlines. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 12:00 am

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Know someone amazing?

The people of the Miss-Lou never cease to be amazing. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:00 am

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MDOT Executive director Brown to step down at end of June

Larry L.“Butch” Brown plans to retire June 30 from his post as executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, a job he’s filled for ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Monday, January 10, 2011 12:00 am

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Local leaders beat out by octopus

At the end of every year, the staff here at the newspaper asks our community leaders to be a bit like the prognosticating octopus of ... Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, January 5, 2011 12:00 am

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Leaders anticipate ground breaking of Rentech

Fingers are crossed, heads are bowed and Natchez and Adams County officials are hoping against hope 2011 becomes all they think it can be. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Sunday, January 2, 2011 12:21 am

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Formation of Natchez Inc. makes year worth remembering

Nationally, and in many cases locally, 2010 may not seem like a year worth remembering. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Saturday, January 1, 2011 12:00 am

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State legislators: Budget will dominate session

The fever may have broken, but Mississippi isn’t out of the woods just yet. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:00 am

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Don’t resolve to enjoy life in 2011

Beneath lose weight, get fit and stop smoking an important New Year’s resolution rounds out the Top 5 goals for many Americans. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:00 am

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City leaders make changes toward openness

Paris Winn has had his suspicions about the openness of local government before. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Sunday, December 26, 2010 1:11 am

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Area ministers: Focus on joy this season despite troubles

Christmas, a time of happiness and joy, has arrived for many shrouded in just the opposite this year. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Saturday, December 25, 2010 12:00 am

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Tips can make awkward photos better

Ah, the perfect Christmas card photo — so wonderful to have but so difficult to get. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:00 am

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Shelter needs help from Christmas angels

The wide-reaching arm of Catholic Charities is being forced to stretch even further, but the non-profit agency can’t meet that challenge without help from you. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:05 am

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What’s worrying you this holiday?

Worried about finding that perfect gift? Fretting over the Christmas dinner details? Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:00 am

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Stewpot in need of drivers

Though he’ll take your money and your food, the thing Stewpot Director Louis Gunning wants most for Christmas this year doesn’t have a price tag. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:00 am

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Pleasant Acre overwhelmed with help

It wasn’t Santa Claus or any elves that brought smiles to Pleasant Acre Day School last week — it was the people of Natchez. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Sunday, December 12, 2010 12:00 am

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Frigid temps on the way

Crank up the gas logs and shake the dust off the mittens, the cold is on its way. Read more

by Julie Cooper, Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:00 am

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Who will collect the money?

Quick, $25,000 in small change is spread out all over the Miss-Lou, there for the taking. Who will take it? Read more

by Julie Cooper, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 12:28 am