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Accreditations affirm success for local schools
For schools, the equivalent of getting a medal or a trophy can often come in the form of an accreditation. But, like awards, different accreditations ...
Leah Schwarting, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper
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Annual literary conference celebrates Natchez Tricentennial, Mississippi River
In honor of Natchez as the city celebrates 300 years of history, the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration will recognize 300 years of arts and ...
by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, January 31, 2016 12:04 am
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Empty Bowls fundraiser commemorates Natchez Tricentennial
Feb. 14, people the all over the world celebrate love with pink hearts and candy. In Natchez, the Natchez Stewpot is inviting you to celebrate ...
by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, January 24, 2016 12:06 am
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NASD approves contract renewal for Ombudsman Alternative School
The Ombudsman Alternative School’s contract was renewed for another three years at the Natchez-Adams Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, but not without some discussion.
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, January 22, 2016 12:03 am
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‘American Pickers’ set to visit state
It’s a little early for spring cleaning, but making it a priority to go through an old attic or garage could result in a visit ...
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, January 22, 2016 12:01 am
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Trinity Episcopal Day School prepares for new leader
Students at Trinity Episcopal Day School might have already said hello to the school’s new substitute teacher, but in a few months, they’ll be addressing ...
by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:01 am
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Weekend ticket: Jambalaya, music to headline weekend
Chilly temperatures may keep Miss-Lou residents inside this weekend. The good news is several indoor events can keep everyone entertained — and well fed.
by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, January 21, 2016 12:00 am
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Natchez Little Theatre prepares for new season
Friendships and life lessons can come in the most unexpected, and sometimes hilarious, situations, something Huckleberry Finn learns in “Big River,” which begins next week ...
by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:13 am
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Bright Future: Volunteering helps Vidalia senior find way to career
When Gabby Morace, 17, goes off to college next year, she’ll have four solid years of volunteering with the Vidalia High School Key Club under ...
by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 12:00 am
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Dare to dream: Area youth celebrate King’s vision, courage, purpose
To Xavian Lewis, 13, Martin Luther King Jr. followed the instructions set forth in the Bible’s James 2:17 — that if a man has faith ...
by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:19 am
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United Way jambalaya cook-off Thursday
If you’re looking to warm up in the cool weather, head to the Natchez Convention Center Thursday to get a spicy serving of jambalaya and ...
by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 12:13 am
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NASD to host curriculum fair Tuesday
At the halfway point of the current school year and with the 2016-2017 school year approaching, future Natchez-Adams School District middle schoolers and high school ...
by Leah Schwarting, Monday, January 18, 2016 12:39 am
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Local man works to put together historical puzzle
Inside pianist Burnley Cook’s house and workshop, pieces of a 1920s organ lay scattered on workbenches and counters, a jigsaw of the instrument it used ...
by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, January 17, 2016 12:03 am
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Experience from 2011 pays off for current flood fight
When floodwater predictions began to rise for the Mississippi River in December, placing it close to the level that submerged the Vidalia riverfront in 2011, ...
by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, January 17, 2016 12:00 am
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Burglars strike Ferriday grocery
Burglars broke into the Ferriday Market late Thursday night, forced open the store’s safe and took a substantial amount of cash, investigators said.
by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, January 16, 2016 12:05 am
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Lincecum returns to Vidalia High School
The office at Vidalia High School will see the return of a familiar face Tuesday.
by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, January 16, 2016 12:02 am
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Concordia Parish School District gets clean audit
The Concordia Parish School District received a clean audit this year — with two exceptions.
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, January 15, 2016 12:01 am
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Two injured in mobile home fire
Two people were hospitalized, one critically, Thursday morning after a mobile home fire.
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, January 15, 2016 12:00 am
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Alcorn lowers credit-hour requirements
College is fabled to be some of the best four years of students’ lives, and Alcorn State University is hoping to keep it to four ...
by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:18 am
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Weekend Ticket: MLK celebrations and more this weekend
By Leah Schwarting The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — This weekend, the Miss-Lou is preparing to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King ...
by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:17 am
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Wichita State vs. Alcorn State Basketball Tickets – Wednesday, December 4
The Wichita State Shockers (4-0) will meet the Alcorn State Braves (0-5) at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday,…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SWAC Games Today, November 21
Thursday’s college basketball schedule in the SWAC has several top-tier games, including the matchup between the Grambling Tigers…
November 21 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The NHL slate on Thursday is not one to miss. The matchups include the Carolina Hurricanes taking on…
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 21
There are four contests on today’s NBA schedule, among them the Orlando Magic against the Los Angeles Lakers.…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 21
The NBA slate today, which includes the Detroit Pistons squaring off against the Charlotte Hornets, should provide some…
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