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News photos: Centreville celebrates new medical facility

Field Health System celebrates opening of new medical facility in Centreville. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 12:44 am

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Viewfinder: Three-year-old wowed by weekend car show

Car enthusiasts of the Miss-Lou rolled on to the bluff last weekend for the Mississippi English Motoring Club’s car show. Featuring Austin Healeys, Jaguars, Rolls ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:03 am

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Adams County man dies in car crash

NATCHEZ — An Adams County man died in a vehicle crash Saturday night on Cranfield Road. Adams County Coroner James Lee said Leslie Joseph Edmond, ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, September 21, 2015 1:05 pm

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Wisner man dies in car crash

WISNER, La. — A Wisner man was killed in a car crash early this morning on Louisiana 913 in Catahoula Parish. Louisiana State Police Master ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, September 21, 2015 10:35 am

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Man killed in tree-cutting accident

An apparent tree-cutting accident killed a local man Tuesday afternoon while he worked to cut down a tree on Traceway Drive. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 12:06 am

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County supervisors adopt budget

The Adams County Board of Supervisors adopted Tues-day an approximately $25 million budget for the coming fiscal year. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 12:04 am

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Prostitution arrest made in Ferriday

NATCHEZ — A Ferriday man was arrested Monday for allegedly soliciting prostitution. Acting Ferriday Police Chief Margaret Lawrence said a woman reported that Richard L. ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 12:01 am

Crime Reports

CRIME REPORTS: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Monday Cheramie S. Proby, 20, 393 Terry Circle, Vidalia, on a charge of shoplifting. Bond set at $726.   Reports ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 12:00 am

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Man arraigned on aggravated assault charges

The Natchez man accused of running down four law enforcement officers with his vehicle last week was released Monday on a $40,000 bond. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 12:02 am

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Parish road dispute debated during police jury meeting

After nearly an hour of discussion peppered with debate among audience members, the Concordia Parish Police Jury ultimately voted to table the issue of whether ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 12:01 am

Style feature

Series of artist workshops for Natchez Tricentennial begins Oct. 8

It was a love of the arts that inspired Natchezian Hedy Boelte to pick up a paintbrush four years ago. As an art lover and ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, September 13, 2015 12:01 am

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Child OK after being hit by car

NATCHEZ — A child whose life was saved by an Adams County deputy after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday is in good condition at ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, September 10, 2015 12:05 am

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Crime, police chief vacancy concern Ferriday aldermen

A purported rash of break-ins, a concern about violence and an empty police chief seat drove a, at times, tense discussion Tuesday at the Ferriday ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 12:03 am

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Hotel stays open for Balloon Race

NATCHEZ — The closure of one downtown hotel and the sale of another has had Great Mississippi River Balloon Race organizers crossing their fingers and ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, September 7, 2015 12:05 am

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Officials warn of area phone, Internet scams

Officials are warning residents about two scams potentially seeking to obtain money and personal information. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, September 6, 2015 12:01 am

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Week 3: Live high school football scores

It is Week 3 in the Miss-Lou for high school football. Catch all of the scores from Friday night's action at natchezdemocrat.com. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, September 4, 2015 7:02 pm

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City seeks insurance answers during budget process

A more than $200,000 spike in employee insurance costs has city officials crunching numbers in an attempt to save money for the upcoming fiscal year. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 12:02 am

News

Natchez native, priest to lead Catholic Charities

Growing up in Natchez, the Rev. Ricardo Phipps learned people sometimes just need a helping hand. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 12:00 am

Business

NATCHEZ — With a view of the Mississippi River that draws eyes from all over, it was fairly easy for the Hotel Vue’s owners to ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:10 am

Style feature

Musical written by Natchez native receives critical acclaim

It took one look at Broadway for Chandler Warren to know where he belonged. The Natchez native had plans to attend law school at Ole ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:03 am