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One dead in early morning shooting in Ferriday

An early morning shooting in Ferriday left one man dead Saturday. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 15, 2015 2:50 am

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Natchez-Adams School District falls below state averages in PARCC tests

Preliminary statewide test scores showed the Natchez-Adams School District fell below state averages in English and algebra. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 15, 2015 2:49 am

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Alcorn leads SWAC in graduation rate for athletes

November has been a big month academically for Alcorn State University scholar-athletes. The school was recognized as having the highest athlete graduation rate in the ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 15, 2015 2:39 am

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Alleged kidnapper arrested

A 16-year-old female was able to escape her alleged kidnapper and call police Thursday night, saving her friend. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, November 14, 2015 12:04 am

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Trinity head of school leaving in May 2016

After four years at the helm of Trinity Episcopal Day School, Head of School Les Hegwood is leaving. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, November 14, 2015 12:01 am

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NASD approves new visitation policy

Children in the Natchez-Adams School District will be able to see more of their parents at school after the Thursday night board meeting. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, November 13, 2015 12:01 am

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Weekend filled with football, music, more

NATCHEZ — The weather is cooling off in the Miss-Lou, but residents can get their blood pumping this weekend with a run, battles, football playoffs, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:10 am

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World War II veterans honored at annual parade

  NATCHEZ — Louis Mulvihill celebrated his birthday Saturday by serving as a grand marshal for the third-annual Miss-Lou Veterans Coalition Veterans Day Parade. “Not ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 9, 2015 12:06 am

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Concordia Parish School District’s Leadership Development Academy rebooted

VIDALIA — After approximately four years of hiatus, interviews for the Concordia Parish School District’s Leadership Development Academy are expected to begin soon. The academy ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 9, 2015 12:03 am

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George Armstrong Library offers programs to help with reading

Natchez — After less than an hour in the Judge George W. Armstrong Library, 7-year-old Rachel Misita had already picked out several “Rainbow Magic: The ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 9, 2015 12:01 am

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Ferriday High School to honor veterans at ceremony

A Styrofoam replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was set up in Ferriday High School gym Friday with a wreath delicately placed in ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 8, 2015 12:01 am

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Cathedral students get robotics help from NASA

NATCHEZ — When Eden McMillin finishes her robotic arm for the Mississippi Science Olympiad, she may put a NASA symbol on it. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, November 7, 2015 12:06 am

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New visitation policy set to go before board

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams School District parents may get a chance to visit their children during instructional time after the next school board meeting. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, November 6, 2015 12:01 am

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Weekend Ticket: Parade, cancer awareness headline weekend

NATCHEZ — Despite predicted wet weather, a parade, a cancer awareness event, football and a church gathering are lining up to usher in the first ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:02 am

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Teen wins Murray Citizenship Award

FERRIDAY — Ferriday High School junior Milak Hampton said he learned respect from his parents, Mary and John Hampton. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:03 am

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ACCS senior crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA

NATCHEZ — Seventeen-year-old Lauren Rymer said she never expected to reach the finals of the Miss Mississippi Teen USA Pageant. When they announced she won ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 2, 2015 12:13 am

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Voter turnout expected to be decent

NATCHEZ — Local election watchers said they expect a 40- to 45-percent voter turnout Tuesday, based on the amount of absentee ballots counted Saturday, the ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 2, 2015 12:11 am

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Students experiment with reading at NHS, NECA

NATCHEZ — Findings and conclusions of student thought, labor and creativity filled the library last week at Natchez High School and the Natchez Early College ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 2, 2015 12:10 am

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Election 2015: Voters to decide future of education Tuesday

The future of Mississippi’s educational funding will be on Tuesday’s ballot. But with the election getting closer, some confusion still remains about how to vote ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 1, 2015 1:02 am

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Sunday focus: How can students be motivated to read?

Last year, 10-year-old Deishanna Davis had so much difficulty concentrating when reading she would put her head down on her desk. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 1, 2015 12:51 am

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