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Domestic shooting shuts down West Elementary School

NATCHEZ — West Elementary School was on lockdown briefly Wednesday afternoon after a domestic disturbance occurring nearby resulted in a man shooting his gun ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, October 18, 2013 12:07 am

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Bonding over balloons: Family, friends gather for race

Four generations of family and friends will venture to Natchez this weekend for the seventh year in a row to watch colorful orbs dance across ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, October 18, 2013 12:01 am

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Middle school, high school teachers get dire warning about possible takeover

Employees of Morgantown Middle School and Natchez High School were told this week they could be terminated if the schools receive another “F” rating in ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, October 17, 2013 12:10 am

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Movie officials, residents ready to get on up during balloon race

NATCHEZ — Movie officials in Natchez preparing to film the upcoming James Brown biopic will really be getting on up this weekend for the Great ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, October 17, 2013 12:05 am

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Ferriday shooting suspect arrested

FERRIDAY — The third suspect who fled from law enforcement officials after a Ferriday shooting Saturday morning was arrested in New Iberia Tuesday. Concordia Parish ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 12:06 am

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Let your taste buds fly at festival

Doug Hosford doesn’t want to take any attention away from the dozens of balloons participating in this year’s Great Mississippi River Balloon Race. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 12:06 am

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Bright future: Youth Leadership Natchez learns the ropes

Five high school 11th graders simultaneously pulled a bed sheet Tuesday afternoon launching a football through the air past another group of students attempting to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 12:01 am

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3rd Ferriday shooting suspect named

Ferriday — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office personnel are searching for a third suspect outside the parish following a Saturday drug-related shooting. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 12:13 am

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Concordia courthouse upgrades enhance safety

Vidalia — Concordia Parish Police Jury members approved Monday night a resolution to apply for grant funding to help pay for further renovations to the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 12:10 am

Business

Fat Mama’s creates art project to celebrate birthday

Fat Mama’s Tamales is turning 25 next year, and owner David Gammill wanted to celebrate with more than just 25 candles on a cake. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, October 13, 2013 12:08 am

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Vidalia officials hoping to decrease speed limits on highways

VIDALIA — Two Vidalia officials are hoping to decrease the speed limits on separate highways in hopes of keeping residents safe. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, October 12, 2013 12:12 am

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Spring break schedule revamped for NASD schools

NATCHEZ — Students in the Natchez-Adams School District might need to rethink their spring break vacation plans after an error was discovered in the district’s ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, October 12, 2013 12:09 am

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Weekend Ticket: Variety of events, weather on deck for weekend

NATCHEZ — Battle the mighty Mississippi River or visit with a “Duck Dynasty” cast member this week in the Miss-Lou. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:10 am

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Town trash collection proposed by Ferriday alderman

One Ferriday alderman is hoping a town-operated garbage system can help ultimately save the town money. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:03 am

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School clothing project helps Monterey student give back

Boxes of shirts, pants and hoodies await families in need at Monterey High School thanks to Marshall Lipsey and his National Beta Club peers. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:02 am

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Natchez 3rd-grade students taught definition of service

NATCHEZ — Twenty-four hands shot straight up Monday afternoon as April Wallis’ third-grade students found the word “flaw” in their new dictionaries. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 12:10 am

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Curriculum rewrite vital to improving Natchez-Adams School District

NATCHEZ — Revamping the Natchez-Adams School District’s curriculum has been another top priority to improve the district, Superintendent Frederick Hill said. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, October 6, 2013 12:12 am

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NASD officials preventing dropouts with extended school day program

NATCHEZ — The traditional school model wasn’t working anymore for Cortez Ford in March 2012 when he stopped attending Natchez High School. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, October 6, 2013 12:01 am

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Vidalia Port permit awaits signature

VIDALIA — Vidalia officials are awaiting a signature from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete the first phase of the Vidalia Port. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, October 5, 2013 12:11 am

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Louisiana GED test changing in January

FERRIDAY — Louisiana students and adults looking to receive an alternative credential to a high school diploma will soon take a different test than the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, October 5, 2013 12:10 am

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