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Natchez was purrrfect at cat show Saturday

A different breed of beauty contest did not judge competitors on their poise in slinky evening gowns or swimsuits, but instead on fur coats and ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:24 am

News

Hedrick elected as new parish sheriff

Kenneth Hedrick fielded hugs, handshakes, cell phone calls and high fives Saturday night as election results naming him the new Concordia Parish sheriff came in. Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:21 am

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Thousands raised for End Alzheimer’s Walk

Participation and money raised at the second annual Miss-Lou Walk to End Alzheimer’s doubled Saturday, as 110 men, women and young people in purple trotted ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:16 am

Business

King of the roads

NATCHEZ — Clarence “Curly” Jones’ navigation system beats the best mapping technology in Adams County. Jones’ brand of GPS doesn’t give automated directions or light ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:15 am

Style feature

Stacy Johnson is a breast cancer survivor

NATCHEZ — Stacy Johnson’s doctor didn’t have to say it — just the look in his eyes told her that she had breast cancer. It ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:10 am

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Concordia Parish polls close at 8 p.m.

Vidalia — Concordia Parish polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. toady for local and state elections. Candidates for the offices of ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Saturday, October 22, 2011 12:04 am

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Sgt. Todd Partridge memorial highway dedicated

NATCHEZ — More than 100 people gathered at Morgantown Baptist Church Thursday night to honor the legacy of Sgt. Todd Partridge, and dedicate a roadway ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Friday, October 21, 2011 12:23 am

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Pleasures past: Antiques forum kicks off

NATCHEZ — Approximately 100 antiques enthusiasts are making their way to Natchez for the 34th annual Natchez Antiques Forum. Susan Graning, co-chairwoman of the forum, ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Thursday, October 20, 2011 12:04 am

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Weekend ticket: Diverse variety of fun events this weekend

NATCHEZ — This weekend will offer events to please all ears, paws and feet in the Miss-Lou. Walk to End Alzheimer’s Walk registration for the ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Thursday, October 20, 2011 12:01 am

Style feature

Cat show is Saturday

NATCHEZ — What might be perceived as a bad hair day to some, is exactly the look Dewberry wants to achieve. All Dewberry needs is ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 11:27 pm

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Parish sees many early ballots

NATCHEZ — More early primary ballots have returned in Concordia Parish than anticipated, and Clerk of Court Clyde Ray Webber said that is a good ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 12:02 am

News

WALKING FOR AWARENESS

NATCHEZ — Sandra Frank is like lots of grandmothers — she loves to work puzzles, build crafts and read whatever she can download on her ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 12:01 am

Business

Gwin crafts fine furniture in new woodworking shop

NATCHEZ — Natchezian Adam Gwin hinges together artistic sensibility and a craftsman’s experience — creating a business as sturdy and unique as his fine furniture. ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, October 16, 2011 12:19 am

Style feature

Mellany Lee is ‘resident artist’ at nursing center

NATCHEZ — Mellany McPhate Lee, 50, is the “resident artist” at Adams County Nursing Center, and she doesn’t let physical challenges come between her pen ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, October 16, 2011 12:13 am

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Two candidates vie for recently-vacated assessor’s office

By NICOLE ZEMA The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — As Concordia Parish’s incumbent Tax Assessor Monelle M. Mosely retires, two parish residents are vying for the ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:02 am

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Power out across Adams County Wednesday

NATCHEZ — Residents were left in the dark Wednesday when a storm blew through Adams County, causing outages for at least a few hundred customers. ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:11 am

News

Weekend Ticket: Events offer balloon alternatives

NATCHEZ — While balloons will draw the most attention to the sky this weekend, a few other are events happening in the Miss-Lou that will ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Thursday, October 13, 2011 12:04 am

2011 Balloon Race

Balloon race three days of family fun

NATCHEZ — Great Mississippi Balloon Race organizers said they are excited to present new events, and bring back the most popular attractions this weekend. Arts ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 11:10 pm

2011 Balloon Race

Such great heights — Balloon pilot has fear of heights

PINEVILLE, La. — For someone afraid of heights and edges, Pineville resident Bob Pulaski sure spends a lot of time hanging in the air. “I ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 1:40 pm

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Ferriday garbage rates rising

An ordinance to increase garbage rates will be presented at the next meeting of the Ferriday Board of Aldermen, but Mayor Glen McGlothin said it ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:03 am

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