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Vidalia Trick or Treat moved to Saturday

VIDALIA, La. — The posted times for the Town of Vidalia’s Trick or Treat remain 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., just two days later than ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 1:19 pm

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TRICK OR TREAT: Ways to celebrate safe Halloween in the Miss Lou

NATCHEZ — Thursday, Oct. 31, is Halloween and there is a lot scheduled to happen in the Miss-Lou to celebrate it safely. However, as if ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 28, 2024 2:11 pm

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For the Cause: Foundation provides free mammograms in the Miss Lou

According to Joyce Washington Ivery of the Edna B. and Joyce Fay Washington Breast Cancer Foundation, Natchez’s best-kept secret — at least medically — is ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 28, 2024 11:55 am

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A Survivor’s Story: Natchez woman recalls breast cancer journey

NATCHEZ — A few years ago, Nathalie Harris of Natchez was receiving her regular mammogram when the doctor noticed something in it “that he didn’t ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 28, 2024 11:25 am

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RAISING AWARENESS: Natchez oncologist explains importance of screenings 

NATCHEZ — Radiation oncologist Dr. Gregory Cotter, who arrived in Natchez in 2019 to work at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, said much has been ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 28, 2024 11:16 am

Business

UPDATE: Vidalia Mills says lay offs are part of ‘strategic operational shift’

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Companies Inc., also known as Vidalia Mills, has announced that the layoff of 35 employees is part of “a strategic operational ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:46 pm

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HALLOWEEN SPIRIT: Merchants compete for best fall decorations

NATCHEZ — Downtown Natchez businesses have been getting into the fall spirit with a little bit of a competitive edge as they showcased their creativity ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, October 24, 2024 1:08 pm

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Vidalia Police Department’s annual ‘Back the Blue’ Car Show, BBQ Cook-Off supports local children

VIDALIA, La. — This weekend marks the Vidalia Police Department’s annual Back the Blue Open Car Show and Barbeque Cook-off. Festivities take place at the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:50 pm

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AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY: Antique cars make their way through historic Natchez on Natchez Trace Tour

NATCHEZ — Nearly 100 years ago, the Model A Ford went into production. There were 4,858,644 of these cars sold between December of 1927 and ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 11:39 am

Business

Vidalia Mills lays off one-third of workforce; employees report missing paychecks

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Mills laid off around 30 percent of its employees last week, according to employees involved in the cuts. Multiple former employees ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 21, 2024 5:34 pm

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UPDATE: Neighbor recalls experience of Friday fires on Woodside Court

NATCHEZ —Neighboring houses caught on fire at 13 and 11 Woodside Court located off of Lower Woodville Road on Friday evening. Larry Hooper, a neighbor, ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 21, 2024 2:00 pm

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Two houses catch fire in Natchez Friday evening

NATCHEZ — Two houses caught fire on Woodside Court off of Lower Woodville Road on Friday evening. The first home that caught fire around 6 ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 21, 2024 11:33 am

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PAINT NATCHEZ PINK: Balloons, music and color pink takeover Natchez bluff Thursday

NATCHEZ — Thursday evening’s Live@5 on the Natchez bluff also marked the beginning of the Natchez Balloon Festival while spreading Breast Cancer Awareness with the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, October 21, 2024 9:42 am

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Balloon Alerts: Sunday morning competition flight aiming for target behind Natchez Mall

Same as Saturday morning, Sunday morning’s task of the Natchez Balloon Festival will send pilots aiming for a target set up behind the Natchez Mall ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, October 20, 2024 6:57 am

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Balloon Alerts: Saturday morning task includes target at Natchez Mall

NATCHEZ — In the second task of the Natchez Balloon Festival Saturday at approximately 7:30 a.m., more than 4o hot-air balloons are taking off from ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, October 19, 2024 7:20 am

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GALLERY: The Late James Biglane honored with Friday night glow during Natchez Balloon Festival

NATCHEZ – Henceforth, the highly-anticipated hot-air balloon glow on Friday night of the Natchez  Balloon Festival will be forever known as the James Biglane Balloon ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, October 18, 2024 9:06 pm

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Hung Jury: No verdict reached on 2022 murder trial

NATCHEZ — After an Adams County jury deliberated for at least four hours Thursday, no verdict was reached for now 20-year-old Jordan Caston, who is ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, October 18, 2024 2:46 pm

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Brown convicted of 2023 manslaughter

NATCHEZ — A man who mistakenly shot another in Natchez in November 2023 has been convicted of manslaughter. Adrian Brown, age 19, was convicted on ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, October 18, 2024 2:41 pm

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Hot air balloon stolen five years ago recovered this week in Woodville

NATCHEZ — A hot air balloon system and trailer stolen from Natchez five years ago were recovered Thursday, coincidentally on the first day of the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, October 18, 2024 1:10 pm

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VIDEO: Hot air balloons take off behind Natchez Mall for first Natchez Balloon festival event

Hot air balloons took flight Friday morning from behind the Natchez Mall at approximately 7:15 a.m. and made their way aiming for a target at ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, October 18, 2024 1:10 pm

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