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Natchez man charged in kidnapping

A Natchez man was charged Tuesday for reportedly kidnapping, beating and choking a woman with a belt at a motel last month. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, March 10, 2017 12:04 am

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Brewery bill approved, headed to governor

A bill that would allow small craft breweries to sell limited amounts of their beers on the premises is headed to Gov. Phil Bryant. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, March 10, 2017 12:01 am

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Work for city’s 300th birthday honored

The Mississippi Historical Society recently honored a handful of Natchezians and the Natchez National Historical Park for their work with the Natchez Tricentennial. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, March 9, 2017 12:13 am

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Man reportedly escapes from kidnapper by jumping out of car in Natchez

A man reportedly escaped an alleged kidnapper Monday in Natchez by jumping out of a moving car and running to a nearby police officer for ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 12:57 am

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Fourth convenience store robbed in a week

A masked man armed with a handgun reportedly robbed the Sprint Mart on Wood Avenue Tuesday night, making it the fourth convenience store robbed in ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 12:56 am

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Louisiana Highway Patrol:Cyclist hit car Saturday night in Ferriday

A Ferriday woman was hospitalized Saturday after she reportedly rode a bicycle in front of a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office vehicle and collided with the ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, March 6, 2017 12:46 am

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FOR Natchez downtown revitalization project kicks off Monday

The group seeking to revitalize downtown will kick off the project Monday with a public meeting at the Natchez Convention Center. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, March 5, 2017 12:30 am

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City amends budget, replaces $122K previously cut from fire department

Following a somewhat unexpected $400,000 increase in revenue, the Natchez Board of Aldermen has amended the city’s budget to include more than $122,000 previously cut ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, March 5, 2017 12:28 am

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Dream makers: New lending company opens in Natchez

For many people, buying a house is the ultimate American dream. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, March 5, 2017 12:00 am

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County man charged in shooting outside Holiday Apartments

An Adams County man out on bond for an alleged shooting at Holiday Apartments in July 2016 is behind bars again after allegedly shooting and ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, March 4, 2017 1:09 am

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Third convenience store robbed this week 

A Natchez man was arrested early Friday morning shortly after reportedly robbing a gas station, making it the third store robbed this week. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, March 4, 2017 12:59 am

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U.S. 61 South gas station robbed at gunpoint

A masked gunman robbed a U.S. 61 South gas station Thursday night, the second such store robbed in three day Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, March 3, 2017 12:04 am

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Area farmers eligible for drought assistance

Farmers and ranchers in Adams, Franklin, Jefferson and Wilkinson counties as well as Concordia Parish are currently eligible to apply for drought disaster aid from ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, March 3, 2017 12:00 am

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Tourism leaders begin discussion about future of tourism

Tourism leaders began Wednesday what they hope is an ongoing community discussion about the future of tourism in Natchez. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, March 2, 2017 12:09 am

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Bridge builders: Evers, Byrne discuss efforts to bring together races

Despite risks and rising racial tensions, a bond was formed in 1966 between a black civil rights activist and an aspiring white politician that would ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 1:21 am

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Mother accused of shooting daughter tells judge she is pregnant

The Adams County mother accused of shooting her 12-year-old daughter told a judge Tuesday she was four months pregnant, an appeal she apparently hoped would ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 1:11 am

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U.S. 61 North store robbed at gunpoint

A masked man armed with a handgun reportedly robbed Kaiser’s Mobil Mart on U.S. 61 North and fled with more than $1,500 Tuesday evening. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 1:07 am

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Convicted sex offender arrested

A convicted sex offender was arrested in Adams County Tuesday for reportedly failing to register as a sex offender locally and in Livingston Parish. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 12:57 am

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Summit to begin to shape future of Natchez tourism

On the heels of a tricentennial celebration and a year of changes in the City of Natchez’s tourism leadership, community leaders have an eye toward ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 12:06 am

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Daughter recovering after being allegedly shot by mother

A 12-year-old girl who was shot allegedly by her mother is expected to be released from the hospital today, investigators said Monday. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 27, 2017 11:58 pm

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