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School district creates positions to help readers

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams School District leaders hope new coaching positions created Friday will help elementary school students become better readers. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, May 24, 2014 12:11 am

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Public applauds charter school proposal

Members of the group proposing a charter school for the area heard a resounding wave of approval from local residents who spoke during a public ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, May 23, 2014 12:21 am

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Two arrests made in Ferriday armed robbery

Two suspects —including a 16-year-old — were arrested Wednesday in connection to an April incident involving a 12-year-old being robbed at gunpoint for $10. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, May 23, 2014 12:13 am

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Brawl, attempted stabbing at kindergarten graduation leads to arrest

MONTEREY — Two adult men could have learned a lesson Tuesday night from the classroom rules that governed the 5- and 6-year-olds graduating on stage ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, May 22, 2014 12:12 am

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Weekend Ticket: Variety of events on deck for weekend ahead

NATCHEZ — A variety of indoor and outdoor events are scheduled for this weekend in the Miss-Lou, offering residents a chance to hear the songs ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, May 22, 2014 12:10 am

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Construction of FEMA emergency shelter on schedule

Construction of a FEMA 361 storm super shelter near Natchez High School is on schedule with portions of the shelter’s frame expected to go up ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:07 am

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Vidalia High valedictorian happy to be at top of class

Jacob Wilkinson was pleasantly surprised when he was told he’d be leading the 2014 graduating class of Vidalia High School as valedictorian. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:05 am

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Feedback wanted on proposed charter school for Natchez

NATCHEZ — The state’s charter school authorizer board is seeking public comments Thursday on a proposed charter school in Natchez. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 12:11 am

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Group petitions for removal of superintendent, school board

NATCHEZ — Nearly 100 residents — including teachers, parents and students — walked up and down the sidewalk outside the district’s administrative building Monday chanting, ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 12:01 am

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‘One Book’ initiative kicked off for all Natchez schools, community

NATCHEZ — Samaria Spears’ goal as she released a balloon into the air Friday afternoon at McLaurin Elementary School was that whoever found the flying ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, May 18, 2014 12:11 am

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NHS students rally on last day of principal

NATCHEZ — Chants of “Bring Butcher back” could be heard briefly from the lawn in front of Natchez High School Friday morning as a group ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, May 17, 2014 12:11 am

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Leader says petition against NASD superintendent, school board will show action

NATCHEZ— At least one community leader said Thursday he hoped to distribute a petition soon to remove key Natchez-Adams School District officials — including the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, May 16, 2014 12:12 am

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Everyday Hero: Vidalia resident asks friend, coworker to pass on lessons

VIDALIA — If Teri Edwards helps just one person navigate the winding road of life as someone did for her nearly two years ago, her ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, May 16, 2014 12:10 am

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NHS fight, principal resigning discussed at private meeting

NATCHEZ — The arrest of 17 Natchez High students and the subsequent resignation of the school’s principal sparked a closed-door meeting Wednesday evening among a ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:12 am

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Book signing, aircraft show on deck this weekend

NATCHEZ — Meet a New York Times best-selling author, watch experimental aircraft zoom through the air or hear some old-time music being performed all this ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:10 am

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Public invited to old-time music at Jefferson College

Toes are sure to be tapping Saturday under the grand oak trees at Historic Jefferson College when musicians from the region gather for the annual ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:06 am

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Natchez High School principal resigns

Natchez High School principal Fred Butcher turned in his letter of resignation Tuesday and will complete his last day at the school Friday. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:05 am

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Trinity STAR student finds lifelong teacher in mother

Sarah Rodriguez was able to add one more title to her long list of academic achievements before graduating from Trinity Episcopal Day School. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:03 am

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Committee formed for Ferriday Police Chief search

A three-person search committee will begin reviewing applications next week turned in for the position of police chief for the Town of Ferriday. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:00 am

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Officials break ground on $6.6 million Ferriday water project

FERRIDAY — The Town of Ferriday went back to the basics Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony for a water treatment plant local and state leaders ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 12:01 am

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