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Evers, Byrne to discuss civil rights at Natchez Historical Society meeting

Today, two local community leaders who served in prominent positions during the Civil Rights Movement will sit down for a public discussion about their experiences ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 27, 2017 11:56 pm

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Recycling in City of Natchez continues

Although Adams County is ending its curbside recycling program, the City of Natchez is continuing its program and plans to host a meeting in April ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 27, 2017 1:49 am

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Profile 2017: Local residents offer vision for future of community

Every day, Miss-Lou residents get up and get to work. Law enforcement officers patrol the streets in hopes of a safer community. Parents help their ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, February 26, 2017 12:57 am

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Local officials relieved by Attorney General’s prison decision

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday the federal government will continue its use of private prisons, and local officials say that is good news ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 25, 2017 1:44 am

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Mother shoots 12-year-old daughter after argument, police say

An Adams County mother was arrested Friday night after allegedly shooting her own 12-year-old daughter from behind after an argument. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 25, 2017 12:00 am

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Vehicle crashes into Driver’s License Office in Adams County

A vehicle crashed into the Mississippi Department of Public Safety's Driver's License Office on U.S. 61 North shortly before 4 p.m. today. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, February 25, 2017 12:00 am

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Natchez aldermen reappoint school board member

With a 4-2 vote, the Natchez Board of Aldermen reappointed Thelma Newsome Thursday to serve on the Natchez-Adams School Board of Trustees. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 24, 2017 1:52 am

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Officers looking for suspect who led high-speed chase 

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are searching for a Brookhaven man who led police on a high-speed chase Wednesday night before abandoning his vehicle and ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 24, 2017 1:43 am

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Nellie’s story: Filmmakers to premiere story of bordello owner

Nellie Jackson thumbed her nose at what people said her life should be as a Mississippi woman. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:51 am

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Natchez is latest stop on Facebook CEO’s tour of South

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was spotted Wednesday in downtown Natchez, the latest stop on Zuckerberg’s road trip through the South. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:49 am

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Man shot 3 times on Steamplant Road Tuesday night

An Adams County man was shot three times Tuesday night at his Steamplant Road residence after reportedly arriving home to find approximately six individuals in ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 12:39 am

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Former tourism director files lawsuit against city, commission

A former Natchez tourism director has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Natchez and former Convention Promotion Commission members alleging defamation and illegal ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:00 am

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New technologies to be added to Natchez City Council Chambers

The Natchez City Council Chambers is set to receive an upgrade that will allow those attending meetings there to view slideshows, videos and other presentations. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 20, 2017 11:55 pm

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City seeking developer for old General Hospital

The City of Natchez is looking for a developer to renovate and utilize the former General Hospital building on Oak Street. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, February 20, 2017 12:25 am

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Community leaders seek to further Natchez cultural tourism

With a growing shift toward tourism focused on cultural experiences — particularly the American Civil Rights Movement and black history — local tourism leaders are ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:53 am

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Armed gunman leads deputies on chase allegedly rams vehicle, resists arrest

An Adams County man was arrested Saturday after he reportedly led sheriff’s deputies on a chase, rammed a deputy’s vehicle and resisted arrest, all while ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:45 am

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Mardi Gras fundraiser for 12-year-old with cancer set for Sunday

Friends and family of a 12-year-old Natchez girl with cancer are teaming up to raise money this weekend for her family’s medical and travel expenses. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 17, 2017 11:59 pm

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Man charged with sex crime

  NATCHEZ — A 76-year-old Natchez man is behind bars for reportedly touching a 10-year-old girl for lustful purposes repeatedly. Natchez Police Department Lt. Kenneth ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 17, 2017 11:57 pm

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Did woman steal more than $1,000 in clothes?

  NATCHEZ — A Natchez woman was arrested Wednesday for reportedly shoplifting more than $1,000 worth of designer clothing from Belk in May 2016. Natchez ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 17, 2017 11:54 pm

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Still brewing: Senate considering bill for small, craft breweries

The Mississippi Senate is set to review a bill soon that would allow small, craft breweries to sell beer on site. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, February 17, 2017 12:22 am

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