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Good samaritans help first responders rescue children, teen from Mississippi River near Silver Street

NATCHEZ — Natchez police officer Kajlil Jenkins said whatever resources they could find, including civilian ones, came quickly to help rescue three juveniles from the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, June 30, 2024 7:17 pm

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Outgoing police chief says farewell as officials take office July 1

FERRIDAY, La. — Outgoing Chief of Police Sam King wrote a farewell letter to Ferriday constituents as new officials prepare to take their oath of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, June 30, 2024 2:21 pm

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‘Return to its roots’: Historic Jefferson College hosts preservation field school

NATCHEZ — Approximately 10 graduate students of the historic preservation program at Mississippi State University attended a field school this week on the campus of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, June 29, 2024 6:55 pm

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Parish school board rejects proposal for new central office

VIDALIA, La. — “Unprofessional” and “embarrassing” were words one school board member used to describe her colleagues’ lack of action to either lease or purchase ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, June 29, 2024 7:00 am

Business

Downtown Natchez Alliance now taking applications for façade grants

NATCHEZ — Building owners and lessors in the Historic Downtown Natchez Main Street District have until an Aug. 2 deadline to apply for grant funds ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, June 28, 2024 4:27 pm

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Natchez performing arts facility improvements receive state approval

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams School District officials are moving forward with contract negotiations to begin restoring two district buildings for use as performing arts facilities. The ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, June 28, 2024 10:16 am

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Congressman Thompson announces Natchez Adams School District’s sustainable energy success

NATCHEZ — Congressman Bennie Thompson announced that Natchez Adams School District with 23 other K-12 educational systems would be awarded $50,000 for outstanding achievements in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:42 pm

Business

No comments made on proposed tax increase from school district

NATCHEZ — No one from the public attended or offered any comments on the Natchez Adams School District Board of Trustees’ proposed tax increase during ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:06 pm

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Parish coroner still waiting for office space

VIDALIA, La. — More than three months since the beginning of the new coroner’s administration, the Concordia Parish Police Jury is discussing purchasing or leasing ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:04 pm

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Shirley joins Cathedral School administration; ‘I wouldn’t do anything else’

NATCHEZ — Retirement for Whest Shirley doesn’t look much like retirement at all. It looks a lot like slipping out of one job and right ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 10:30 am

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Concordia School Board is debt free, near fully staffed

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish schools are debt-free, officials were excited to share with regular school board meeting attendees on Thursday evening. “Our superintendent likes ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, June 24, 2024 10:57 am

Lifestyles Main

‘Captain Jack’: Local veteran celebrates 98th birthday

NATCHEZ — U.S. Veteran John “Captain Jack” Kerwin, who served 25 years total in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, recently celebrated his 98th birthday, ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, June 15, 2024 7:00 am

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Unclaimed dog put down after being run over by vehicle

NATCHEZ — Despite efforts to reach an owner and administer care, an unclaimed dog often seen roaming a Natchez neighborhood was euthanized after being hit ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, June 14, 2024 1:49 pm

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Grand Jury report includes recommendation for new Adams County Jail

NATCHEZ — It has long been officials’ belief that the Adams County Jail is unfit for housing inmates and an Adams County Grand Jury agrees. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, June 14, 2024 1:44 pm

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Six contestants fired up for first annual Juneteenth Cheeseburger Challenge Cook-Off

NATCHEZ — “Everyone likes to brag on their burgers and say theirs is the best,” said Malcom Inniss, owner of WTYJ, 97.7 The Beat radio. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, June 14, 2024 7:14 am

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Three-day Concordia Juneteenth celebration planned in Ferriday, Vidalia

VIDALIA, La. — A three-day celebration of Juneteenth in Concordia Parish begins Thursday, June 13 and lasts through Saturday, June 15, with large events happening ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 5:07 pm

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Vidalia faces potential water rate hike, mayor says

VIDALIA, La. — Water rates will have to increase for Vidalia residents in order for the town to not be cut off from state funding, ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 1:33 pm

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Dog hit by car, in critical condition; ‘We need owner to step up’

NATCHEZ — A dog often seen roaming the neighborhood behind Parkway Baptist Church was hit by a car at some point early Wednesday morning. Natchez ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:45 am

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Seeking land: Concordia Parish could get free weather tower

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish has an opportunity to receive a new 30-foot weather tower for better weather monitoring in the parish at no cost. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:53 pm

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GALLERY: Fifth-annual YP Bicycle Classic draws crowd

NATCHEZ — Hundreds of cyclists joined the Young Professionals 5th annual Natchez Bicycle Classic on Saturday, which gave riders a choice of terrain including city ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 2:00 pm

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