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Gut feeling keeps local from traveling to run Boston Marathon

Call it divine intervention or a gut feeling, but whatever kept Natchezian Jennifer Mire from running in the Boston Marathon this week may have saved ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:06 am

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Natchez man pleads to negligent homicide

A Natchez man pleaded no contest Friday to negligent homicide charges for killing a man during a 2011 shooting over a territory dispute in Vidalia. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:05 am

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Burglar can’t keep hands off of fudge

As if cash isn’t enough to satisfy a criminal’s sweet tooth, a thief who burglarized Darby’s Monday night couldn’t resist grabbing a pan of fudge ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:03 am

Galleries

Two killed in two-vehicle accident south of Natchez

Two Natchez men were killed Tuesday in a two-car accident at the intersection of U.S. 61 South and Douglas Road. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, April 16, 2013 4:19 pm

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Back to Buckner: Residents pleased with drainage project

NATCHEZ — Nearly 13 years after a group of concerned Buckner Avenue residents reported their drainage problems to city officials, relief is finally in sight. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, April 15, 2013 12:08 am

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Buckles a ‘family man’: Family recalls local who died in accident

NATCHEZ — John Henry Buckles’ hands built a career working on the Hoover Dam, at Area 51, the Alaskan pipeline, Lake Mead and many other ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, April 15, 2013 12:05 am

News

Pilgrimage numbers near records

NATCHEZ — This year’s Spring Pilgrimage was the second best season Natchez has seen in the last 10 years, Natchez Pilgrimage Tours Director Marsha Colson ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:04 am

Galleries

Natchez man dies after auto accident

NATCHEZ — A 91-year-old Natchez man died from injuries he sustained Saturday night after his truck was struck from behind on U.S. 84 and flipped ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:03 am

News

Repair funds found: $100,000 allocated for Natchez Visitor Reception Center

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez is getting some help from the state to make repairs to the Natchez Visitor Reception Center in the form ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:12 am

News

Residents concerned with Trace accidents

NATCHEZ — Residents who live near the end of the Natchez Trace Parkway at Liberty Road say a number of car accidents there has them ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:11 am

News

Burglaries plaguing downtown: NPD adds patrols to combat 12 burglaries

NATCHEZ — A rash of at least 12 burglaries in the last three months downtown has residents up in arms and police on the hunt ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, April 12, 2013 12:12 am

News

Mayor requests restoration of Water Street to river commission

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez hopes to enlist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reconnect Silver Street to Roth Hill Road along the ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, April 12, 2013 12:08 am

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More than a movie star: Natchezian recalls Funicello

NATCHEZ — Most of America will probably remember Annette Funicello for her Mouseketeer days or as the queen of the “Beach Party” movies. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, April 12, 2013 12:01 am

News

Not much time left before April 15 income tax deadline

Death and taxes are unavoidable. While none of us knows when we’ll die, your taxes definitely are due Monday. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:05 am

GCS

Men arrested for dog fighting

A concerned resident’s call to police led to the arrests Wednesday of two Natchez men charged with dog fighting. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:04 am

GCS

Shots fired at car with children in backseat

Natchez police are investigating a Tuesday shooting in which multiple shots were fired at a vehicle carrying two children. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:02 am

GCS

Pilgrimage profits: Businesses report increased crowds

NATCHEZ — Although Spring Pilgrimage was one week shorter this year, local business owners report business has been better than last year. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, April 8, 2013 12:00 am

News

Former alderman, principal Henry Lee Smith leaves legacy

NATCHEZ — Encouraging educator, concerned alderman, inspiring Christian, community leader and even sharp dresser — any one of those titles fit Henry Lee Smith, family ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 7, 2013 11:59 pm

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New casino boosts gaming revenue

NATCHEZ — Three months after Natchez’s second casino began play, gaming revenue is up in the city, but insiders warn it’s too early to bet ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 7, 2013 12:08 am

Business

Concordia Parish residents, businesses mixed on proposed tax changes

With Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposed tax package headed to the legislature this week, local Louisiana shoppers and business professionals have mixed feelings about what it ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 7, 2013 12:07 am

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