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Ridgecrest man arrested on drug lab charges

A Ridgecrest man was arrested Wednesday after officers found elements of an alleged drug lab in his residence. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, October 31, 2015 12:03 am

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NASD superintendent apologizes for visitation policy

Questions about the school’s parent visitation policy dominated the Natchez-Adams School District town hall meeting Thursday. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, October 30, 2015 12:04 am

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Haunted weekend events ahead for Miss-Lou

NATCHEZ — Plenty of tricks and treats are in store for Halloween weekend with a haunted house, a Day of the Dead celebration and the ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:10 am

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Spice up Halloween with chili cook-off

Candy isn’t the only treat for food-lovers this Halloween, as Saturday marks the Annual Natchez Rotary Chili Cook-Off. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 12:04 am

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Student balances school, leadership

Natchez — Juggling school and leadership positions can be difficult even for college students, but one Trinity Episcopal Day School 12-year-old has struck a balance. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 12:01 am

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Scares and treats in store for kids this Halloween

NATCHEZ — While Miss-Lou residents carve their jack-o-lanterns and stock up on candy, several local organizations are also getting ready to conjure up some Halloween ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 26, 2015 12:04 am

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Natchez Man arrested for alleged burglary

Natchez — A Natchez man is in jail after reportedly fleeing from the scene of a burglary and crashing a vehicle Saturday. Anthony L. Bradford, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 26, 2015 12:02 am

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Ferriday High School AP classes planning trip

FERRIDAY — Like some of his classmates, 16-year-old Nathaniel Hood has never flown on an airplane. He’s never been out of the country either. That ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 26, 2015 12:01 am

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Seven Concordia parish police jurors elected

Five incumbents and two newly-elected police jurors celebrated their victories across Concordia Parish Saturday night. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 25, 2015 2:07 am

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NASD hosting town hall meeting

The Natchez-Adams School District is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday­ at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 25, 2015 2:04 am

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Hedrick re-elected in Concordia sheriff’s race

The scene was jubilant at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center Saturday night as Concordia Parish Sheriff Kenneth Hedrick and his supporters celebrated his landslide ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, October 24, 2015 11:11 pm

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Students protest lack of pep rally

VIDALIA — Despite rumors otherwise, a mass protest by Vidalia High School students about the lack of a pep rally Friday was peaceful and disbanded ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, October 24, 2015 12:02 am

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Ferriday Junior High School reopens gym

FERRIDAY — The new Ferriday Junior High School gym came alive with cheers Monday night when it hosted its first basketball game. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, October 23, 2015 12:06 am

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Saturday event to raise money for child cancer patients

MONTEREY — Monterey High School’s baseball field will be a hive of activity Saturday, sporting a marathon and a softball tournament. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, October 23, 2015 12:02 am

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Weekent Ticket: History, writers, ghosts fill weekend events

By Leah Schwarting The Natchez Democrat Natchez — This weekend, residents can explore the struggles of black Americans during the Civil War and Civil Rights ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:01 am

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Bright Future: Natchez High School senior elected president of P-16 Council

Most student body presidents lead other students, but a Natchez High School student will be leading teachers, students and community members in his role as ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 12:02 am

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Longtime volunteer honored with award

NATCHEZ — Behind the colorful balloons at the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race is a less visible world — that of the volunteer. Hundreds of ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 19, 2015 12:12 am

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Fundraising helps area schools

NATCHEZ — Money from fundraisers makes a big difference for area schools. Trinity Episcopal Day School’s Director of advancement and public relations Tammi Gardner said ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 19, 2015 12:10 am

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Despite canceled races, visitors have fun at festival

NATCHEZ — Instead of balloons, the 30th Great Mississippi River Balloon Race festival grounds had something else flying over it Sunday — kites. David George, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 19, 2015 12:01 am

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Penguins make ‘splash’ at this year’s balloon race

Natchez —Spotting a penguin in Mississippi is a rare sight indeed; seeing two at once is practically unheard of, except in Natchez this weekend. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 18, 2015 12:04 am

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