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Mastering the bassics

NATCHEZ — Alan Solano can coax the thump from a bass guitar as professional musicians do, but he overcame two major challenges to get there ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 2:08 pm

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Isle’s new buffet hits the jack’spot’

NATCHEZ — It’s the cheesecake — not the jackpots — that will have guests lining up for the newest attraction at the Isle of Capri ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, August 14, 2011 12:50 am

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Saved at home plate

NATCHEZ — Making base hits and catching in an outfield surrounded by high walls, barbed wire, armed guards and thousands of inmates remind Coach Randy ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, August 14, 2011 12:10 am

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Doming it up right

Bethany Overton’s antique peg lamp can be washed and buffed until it gleams, but the dome of Natchez landmark Longwood will need a little more ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, August 10, 2011 12:10 am

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Photo feature: Finding their places

NATCHEZ — The first day of school for any kindergartner means figuring out just what school is all about. Stepping away from home where everything is ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Tuesday, August 9, 2011 12:02 am

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First house built at new Woodland Hills subdivision

Ground has been broken and a house is going up on the first of 66 lots in the Woodland Hills subdivision off Greenfield Road in ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, August 7, 2011 12:50 am

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Montgomery plays bus driver in “The Help”

He has played doctors, detectives, villains and victims, and now Natchez resident Ritchie Montgomery will drive his latest character in a new direction as a ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, August 7, 2011 12:50 am

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Food show this weekend

NATCHEZ — Families should bring their appetites to the 12th annual Markets Food and Lifestyle Show this weekend, with the possibly of winning a year’s ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Friday, August 5, 2011 12:02 am

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New krewe: Vidalia’s Krewe of Vidal is official

VIDALIA — While shorts and flip-flops are the appropriate attire in the Miss-Lou right now, Cassandra Lynch has her mind on beads, masks and her ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, August 3, 2011 11:35 pm

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Down economy opens doors for used car dealers

NATCHEZ — An economic downturn doesn’t mean engine failure for everyone. In fact, the country’s woes in recent years drove a few local entrepreneurs to ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Monday, August 1, 2011 10:43 am

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David has cabinet full of bells

VIDALIA — A hutch in Delores David’s living room rings with tones of family memories, fun trips and good times with friends. David opened the ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Monday, August 1, 2011 12:01 am

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Miss-Lou teachers prepare appealing spaces for students

NATCHEZ — Kelly Baroni spent the last week of summer break armed with scissors and tape, preparing her kindergarten classroom and hallway for new students. ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, July 31, 2011 12:12 am

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Youth to meet, worship

NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou youth can spiritually prepare for the school year by attending Pilgrim Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Youth PowerHouse Explosion. The second annual community-wide service ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Friday, July 29, 2011 12:03 am

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iPhones, iFun — Adults get to know their smart phones

FERRIDAY — Students not only brought their cell phones to class Saturday, they were encouraged to use them during the lesson. Ringtones and laughter could ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:10 am

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Community gives thanks for flood protection

The hymn lyrics, “…all other ground is sinking sand,” rang especially true for Vidalia residents as they sang at the Great Flood of 2011 Celebration ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:03 am

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Local Coast Guard crew masters of the Mississippi

The most famous boat in Natchez may clamor with the sound of slot machines and tease tastebuds with the smell of a seafood buffet, but ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, July 24, 2011 12:40 am

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Food & Wine Festival: Taste the Miss-Lou

Natchezians’ spoons might have never scraped every delectable bite from a bowl of Chef Bingo Starr’s seafood gumbo if it weren’t for the annual Natchez ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, July 24, 2011 12:12 am

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Brothers, Eagle Scouts make Co-Lin twice as nice

NATCHEZ — A little blood, lots of sweat but smiles instead of tears have made Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus a better, lovelier place. Brothers ... Read more

by Nicole Zema, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 1:04 pm

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Payday loan providers offer money in a hurry

Whether its an order of fries or an advance on your next paycheck, Natchez has you covered. Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:04 am

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Pendleton Boys Home offers hope, help, healing

Achieving her goal is the most heartbreaking aspect of Sonya Brown’s job. Read more

by Nicole Zema, Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:02 am

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