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News

County man facing trial for rape charges

NATCHEZ — An Adams County man could face trial for the alleged rape of two preteen girls. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, February 6, 2014 12:07 am

Genesis

Black history events scheduled throughout month

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Association for the Preservation of Afro-American Culture is hosting events honoring black history this month designed to educate and empower. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 3, 2014 12:12 am

Galleries

2014 Miss Vidalia credits caring community in pageant crowning

VIDALIA — Rachel Buford has overcome tremendous adversity in her life with a willful determination to succeed. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 3, 2014 12:01 am

GCS

Sales tax collections rise in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Sales tax collections for the City of Natchez have increased the past three fiscal years, and so far this year’s collections are poised ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, February 2, 2014 12:05 am

News

Safety shared by many in rare snow storm

NATCHEZ — Officials in areas neighboring Adams County and Concordia Parish credit preparedness and cautious residents as reasons no major damage or injuries were reported ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 1, 2014 12:04 am

Genesis

Taunton family healing following Monterey house fire

MONTEREY — When Connie Taunton was 10 years old, she watched her family’s home in Texas burn to the ground. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, January 31, 2014 12:11 am

GCS

Everyday Heroes: Brothers hit streets to help motorists

NATCHEZ — While living in Missouri for more than a decade, Jay and Jeremy Sanders dealt with their fair share of snowy and icy roads. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, January 31, 2014 12:01 am

Genesis

Ice troubles continue for travelers

NATCHEZ — With icy and slick road conditions, more than 100 Miss-Lou motorists found themselves in need of a little help Tuesday and Wednesday. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, January 30, 2014 12:13 am

Galleries

Officials: Highways remain dangerous

NATCHEZ — Icy road conditions had drivers slipping, sliding and stranded in the Miss-Lou Tuesday. Area law enforcement agencies reported their officers and deputies assisted ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:05 am

Style feature

Laughlin organizes event to attract visitors

With its picturesque landscape and historic architecture on the backdrop of the Mississippi River, Michael Laughlin can think of no better place than Natchez as ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:03 am

News

Miss-Lou residents brave weather conditions to punch the clock

When Kala Norman awoke to find Natchez blanketed in snow Tuesday morning, she was nearly certain she wouldn’t have to go to work. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:02 am

GCS

Supervisors want hospital finances

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors formally requested financial information from Natchez Regional Medical Center Monday the board says will help it make ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:07 am

Genesis

Filmmakers see progress for Nellie’s documentary

The filmmakers chronicling the life of madam Nellie Jackson have been busy the past few months unfolding the life of one of Natchez’s most interesting ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, January 27, 2014 12:04 am

Genesis

Tax loans hard habit to break? City borrowing again to survive lean months

NATCHEZ — In the last decade, the City of Natchez has borrowed and repaid nearly $4.7 million in tax-anticipation loans, a habit city leaders have ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, January 26, 2014 12:11 am

Business

Southwest Distributors moves into new facility

For nearly five decades, Southwest Distributors operated its beer distributorship near the heart of downtown Natchez. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, January 26, 2014 12:07 am

News

LC Industries closure leaves many holes

NATCHEZ — For 10 years, Shawanda Washington packed plastic forks, knives and spoons into bags in the basement of the Natchez senior citizen center. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, January 25, 2014 12:03 am

GCS

Public gets peek at records at Historic Natchez Foundation

NATCHEZ — Much of the history of Adams County can be found by simply taking an elevator ride at the Historic Natchez Foundation. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, January 24, 2014 12:11 am

GCS

Natchez mayor in D.C. seeking presidential support

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Butch Brown is joining hundreds of mayors from around the country in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with Congressional leaders ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, January 21, 2014 12:04 am

GCS

Residents get justice education at Citizens Police Academy

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Police Department is hoping to arm local residents with a weapon police say can prevent them from becoming a victim of ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, January 20, 2014 12:05 am

Genesis

“Get On Up” movie set allowed to stay up for at least a year

The Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center will keep the touch of Hollywood magic that transformed the auditorium into New York’s Apollo Theater — at least ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, January 19, 2014 12:04 am

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