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Blufftoberfest debuts at balloon festival

Natchez — The Polka music heard Saturday at the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race may have been a first, but the line at Blufftoberfest shows ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 18, 2015 12:02 am

News

NASD teacher vacancies far above state average

Natchez — More than two months into the school year, the Natchez-Adams School District still has 19 openings for certified teachers. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 18, 2015 12:01 am

News

Annual balloon glow lights up night sky despite winds

Natchez — A cheer rippled across the bluff as a giant penguin rose into the air. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, October 17, 2015 12:05 am

News

Concordia students to perform at race

VIDALIA — When Joshua Guthrie strums the first notes on his guitar Sunday afternoon, the moment will mark his second time performing at the Great ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, October 17, 2015 12:04 am

Opinion

Balloons fly over Lousiana landscape Friday morning

With fans buzzing and flashes of fire, a rainbow of colors and designs unfolded Friday morning as the balloons for the 30th Great Mississippi River ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, October 17, 2015 12:01 am

News

Drug court graduates ready for next phase in life

Natchez — Graduations are often emotional times, and seeing a grateful student hugging their teacher as they accept their diploma is not uncommon. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, October 16, 2015 12:03 am

News

Alcorn, magnet school create robotics partnership

NATCHEZ — Robert Lewis Magnet School students got their first taste of robotics when they took a field trip to the APEX Center Wednesday. The ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:11 am

News

Balloons, more in store to excite, fright

NATCHEZ — Balloons are rising into the air, flea market vendors are setting up their tables and ghouls are taking to the woods this weekend. ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, October 15, 2015 12:01 am

Style feature

Are unexplained events signs of murdered woman’s presence?

Room No. 1 in the Mark Twain Guest House at Natchez-Under-the-Hill is a pretty room, with large windows and a four-poster bed. It is also, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 12:04 am

News

Bright Future: Students win conservation poster competition

Using their imaginations, and art supplies, three Adams County Christian School and Trinity Episcopal Day School students took top prizes in the Mississippi Association of ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 12:00 am

News

CPSO begins push for Christmas bicycles

As December creeps nearer, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has begun the big push for its annual bicycles for Christmas campaign. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:02 am

News

Forecast looks good for balloons

Natchez — As the week of the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race begins, residents and visitors are turning their thoughts to the weekend, which is ... Read more

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

News

Students go from attendees to volunteers at festival

NATCHEZ — As music from the nearby cakewalk competition played, a child held still as a cheerleader delicately painted on whiskers as part of his ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 11, 2015 12:02 am

News

Vehicle catches on fire

NATCHEZ — A motorist received minor injuries early Saturday when her car left the road and caught fire near Melrose-Montebello Parkway. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 11, 2015 12:01 am

News

Man arrested in connection with home invasion

FERRIDAY — A New Orleans man was arrested in Ferriday Thursday after allegedly breaking into a house in July and attacking a resident.. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, October 10, 2015 12:04 am

News

Bright Future: Sophomore goes to D.C. for security conference

Many people only learn about CIA and FBI agents from the movies, but one Delta Charter sophomore will learn about national security from the real ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 12:02 am

News

Pregnancy center set for move

NATCHEZ — Soon, the Caring Hearts Pregnancy Resource Center will have a new home in downtown Natchez. During its year and a half run, the ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 5, 2015 12:12 am

News

Frazier unveils new equipment

NATCHEZ — Frazier Elementary School students will be taking a step toward improving their fitness this week, with a little help from Blue Cross’s Project ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 5, 2015 12:11 am

News

Emotional video featuring local goes viral

MEMPHIS — A trip to the gas station doesn’t usually garner more than 2 million views but it did when a father surprised his son ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, October 5, 2015 12:10 am

News

Jack Waite Park makeover unveiled

Sanquanett Allen tries to take walks every morning in Jack Waite Park. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, October 4, 2015 12:48 am

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