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Thousands raised for St. Jude

NATCHEZ — The most popular item bought at Sunday’s annual live auction for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at The Castle must be returned in ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, August 24, 2015 12:02 am

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Are students getting too much homework?

NATCHEZ — August saw the return of the school year and, with it, the return of homework. Generations of students have complained about homework loads, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, August 24, 2015 12:01 am

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Locals flock to bird watching hobby, form group

NATCHEZ — To some, seeing an unusual bird prompts a fleeting moment of admiration. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:01 am

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Murder trial ends in a hung jury

NATCHEZ — After approximately four hours of deliberation, a Natchez jury was torn between a manslaughter and self-defense verdict in the trial of Marvin Anthony ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:06 am

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Privacy policy affects student athletes

VIDALIA — A new privacy policy could take a bit of the personality out of Friday night football games in Concordia Parish — at least ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:03 am

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Defendant claims self-defense in 2014 killing

A Natchez man accused of shooting and killing a man inside a lounge claimed self-defense in court Thursday. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, August 21, 2015 12:05 am

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Stabbing trial moved

NATCHEZ — The manslaughter trial for a Natchez woman accused in a fatal stabbing has been moved to November. The trial was scheduled to start ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:11 am

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Football, youth conference approaching

NATCHEZ — Football, fellowship and civic duty are on the menu this weekend. The weekend may be off to a wet start, with clouds on ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, August 20, 2015 12:10 am

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Trinity alumnus traveling personal road to priesthood

Last Friday, Alex Allain, 28, packed the last of his bags and headed out of town. After years of study, Allain was ordained on June ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:04 am

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Bright Future: Five area Boy Scouts finish journey with Eagle rank

It’s said a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:01 am

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Natchez-Adams School District still seeking teachers

Natchez-Adams School District students might have been surprised to be taught via live stream Aug. 10. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 12:01 am

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Community remembers leader

VIDALIA — To some, the idea of a Southern gentleman is a fictitious one, meant for books and movies. But for those who knew Percy ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, August 17, 2015 12:14 am

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Pack the Backpack begins

NATCHEZ — Backpacks are a common accessory for school children. However, when school began, some of those backpacks were emptier than others. It’s why the ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, August 17, 2015 12:13 am

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Dunleith video goes viral

NATCHEZ — Wedding videos are nothing new at Dunleith Historic Inn. John Holyoak, general manager of Dunleith and Bowie’s Tavern, said people have even used ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, August 17, 2015 12:11 am

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Group celebrates Civil Rights leader

NATCHEZ — Downtown shoppers were surprised by the sound of African drums Saturday. Anyone who looked out of the window would’ve seen the Hasan Drums, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, August 17, 2015 12:10 am

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ACT prep classes offered

NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou students may be tired of testing, but there’s one more test they might want to take this year. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:01 am

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Co-lin starts class Monday

NATCHEZ — When students take their first steps onto the Copiah-Lincoln Community College campus Monday, they’ll be important ones. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:01 am

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Outreach group aims to improve district

NATCHEZ — As the day’s end approached Wednesday, some Natchez-Adams School District employees didn’t start packing up. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, August 14, 2015 12:03 am

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Board approves new app to stay connected

NATCHEZ — Soon, Natchez-Adams County School District families will offer school news like Facebook updates through push notifications. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, August 14, 2015 12:02 am

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ACCS graduate returns to alma mater to teach

NATCHEZ — They say you can’t come home again. However, that rule apparently doesn’t apply to Adams County Christian School. The school began its 2015-2016 ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, August 13, 2015 12:07 am

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