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CPSO employee faces contraband charge

Vidalia — A Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office employee was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of malfeasance in office and introduction of contraband. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, March 22, 2014 12:02 am

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School board OKs restructuring plan for NASD

NATCHEZ — The structure for students in grades 6 through 12 will drastically change at two Natchez-Adams School District schools following a school board approved ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, March 21, 2014 12:01 am

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Weekend Ticket: Shrimp boil, Spring Pilgrimage headline weekend

NATCHEZ — Enjoy shrimp on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River or learn about a slave who eventually became a successful businessman and politician this ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, March 20, 2014 12:10 am

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Frogmore offers insight into cotton plantation, slavery

As a group of more than 60 tourists sat inside St. James Baptist Church on Frogmore Cotton Plantation Tuesday, Willie E. Minor’s voice took the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 12:04 am

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Bright Future: NHS musicians awarded Alcorn State scholarships

Being asked to play the same piece three times on his snare drum isn’t something Thaddus Mayberry normally likes to hear, unless the request is ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 12:01 am

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Natchez tourism director retiring

NATCHEZ — Following nearly 25 years representing the City of Natchez in its tourism efforts, Connie Taunton is retiring as the city’s tourism director. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:06 am

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Concordia Parish’s Sheriff’s Office faced $1M deficit

Vidalia — An audit of the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office finances included nearly $1 million in deficits for the last fiscal year, but officials say ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:05 am

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Vidalia priorities reach Sen. Vitter

Vidalia — Ensuring the City of Vidalia completes its port project was a priority U.S. Sen. David Vitter assured Concordia Parish residents was on the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:04 am

Galleries

Going green: Residents have fun for St. Patrick’s Day

A look at the St. Patrick's Day parade and festivities in downtown Natchez. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:01 am

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Rankins focuses on future at Alcorn State University

Alfred Rankins Jr.’s return to the Alcorn State University campus today will be somewhat of a homecoming for the man charged to be the university’s ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, March 17, 2014 12:05 am

Style feature

Cathedral graduate honored to continue Natchez tradition

Rudolf Krueger Lazarus had a bittersweet realization during the first performance of this year’s Historic Natchez Tableaux. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, March 16, 2014 12:06 am

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Community supporting wreck victims

NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou residents are creating various fundraising avenues to benefit the families of Tyler Brumfield and Nikki Worthey, who were involved in a two-vehicle ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, March 16, 2014 12:05 am

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Vitter wants to hear from Vidalia

Vidalia — U.S. Sen. David Vitter will host a town hall meeting Monday in Vidalia to discuss efforts to stop runaway federal spending and debt, ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, March 16, 2014 12:02 am

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Teacher pay bonus plan explored for Natchez-Adams schools

NATCHEZ — Certain teachers in the Natchez-Adams School District could receive a bonus of up to $6,000 based on a performance-related pay scale intended to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, March 15, 2014 12:12 am

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NASD school assessment results vary

NATCHEZ — Two schools in the Natchez-Adams School District would receive a higher letter-grade rating if students perform the same on the annual state tests ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, March 14, 2014 12:12 am

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Deadline today for magnet school application submission

NATCHEZ — Parents hoping their child can secure a position at Robert Lewis Magnet School in August have until 3:30 p.m. today to turn in ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, March 14, 2014 12:09 am

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Trailer released for “Get On Up” movie

NATCHEZ — A trailer for the James Brown biopic “Get On Up” was released Thursday along with a website for the feature film slated for ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, March 14, 2014 12:08 am

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Web page created to help wreck families

NATCHEZ — A family member of a 20-year-old Natchez resident who remains in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision Sunday created a fundraising page to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, March 14, 2014 12:06 am

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Alcorn State University president to begin serving Monday

LORMAN — Alcorn State University’s newest president will begin serving Monday. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:44 am

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Vidalia parades rolling in liability? Board discusses possible permit for parades, events

VIDALIA — Individuals or groups wanting to host parades through the streets of Vidalia might soon need to have a liability insurance policy to keep ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:11 am

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