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Man sentenced 10 years for home invasion

VIDALIA — A Ferriday man will spend 10 years in prison for his role in an October 2014 home invasion. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, September 18, 2015 12:03 am

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Weekend filled with food, football, fun events

NATCHEZ — Three area highare schools will celebrate homecoming this weekend, and the competition, like the weather, is heating up. It should be a warm ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, September 17, 2015 12:10 am

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BRIGHT FUTURE: Morgantown student taking stage for the arts

Middle school is often a time for firsts, something a Morgantown Arts Academy 6th-grader experienced when she was cast in the school play. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 12:03 am

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Volunteers assist third-graders

NATCHEZ — Some Natchez students soon will receive a helping hand from the community to prepare for reading assessment tests. Since 2013, a group of ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, September 14, 2015 12:10 am

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City employee killed in collision

NATCHEZ — A City of Natchez employee died in a vehicle accident Saturday morning on Old U.S. 84 near Hobo Forks Road. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, September 13, 2015 12:04 am

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Thief reportedly steals guns from attorney office

VIDALIA — A thief reportedly broke into an attorney’s office on Carter Street after hours and stole three guns. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, September 13, 2015 12:02 am

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Visitors flock to bird watching event at St. Catherine Creek

NATCHEZ — The only sound Saturday morning was birdsong — punctuated by the occasional click of a camera. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, September 13, 2015 12:01 am

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Natchez man dies in morning car wreck

NATCHEZ — A City of Natchez employee died in a vehicle accident Saturday morning near the intersection of U.S. 84 and Hobo Forks Road. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, September 12, 2015 4:19 pm

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Vidalia Garden Club dedicates memorial

VIDALIA — As Americans across the country remembered the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorism attacks, the sound of “God Bless America” echoed across ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, September 12, 2015 12:05 am

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Doctor retires after long-career of serving patients

NATCHEZ — After decades of serving the Natchez community, Dr. J.R. Todd Jr. will close the doors of his medical practice for the last time ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, September 11, 2015 12:08 am

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NASD school board OKs initiatives

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams School Board approved hiring two consultant groups Thursday to start two new initiatives in the district. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, September 11, 2015 12:01 am

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Weekend Ticket: Highland Wildlife Expo highlight weekend

NATCHEZ — Celebrations of the great outdoors are set to get the weekend off to a wild start, while other events are scheduled to pay ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, September 10, 2015 12:01 am

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Is data key to school’s success?

Ferriday Junior High School is taking steps to improve its school rating — through data. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:02 am

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Local schools expand students’ horizons

Two local schools are taking different approaches this month to expose their students to the world. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 12:01 am

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Local school libraries shifting toward technology

NATCHEZ — Parents stepping into their children’s school library this year are unlikely to find the library of their youths. With more digital resources and ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, September 7, 2015 12:02 am

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Official: Ferriday Upper elementary broken into

Ferriday — A Ferriday Upper Elementary storeroom was broken into over the weekend. Superintendent Paul Nelson said the break-in was discovered Sunday. Nelson said no ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, September 7, 2015 12:01 am

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Attempted murder arrest made in Ferriday

A car wreck Friday near Monterey helped police arrest a man they believe was originally a victim of a shooting, but later retaliated by shooting ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:03 am

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Woman charged in stabbing

A Natchez woman was hospitalized Friday after another woman reportedly stabbed her during an argument. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:02 am

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Dixie Thunder Run rolls into town

Motorcycles lined the bluff Saturday as an estimated 1,000 bikers — including Mississippi’s governor — rolled into Natchez for the Dixie Thunder Run. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:00 am

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Delta Charter offers expanded robotics program

FERRIDAY — Gears and tools lay scattered on the table as voices discussed the best way to proceed. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, September 5, 2015 12:05 pm

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