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House destroyed by overnight fire on Old River

VIDALIA, La. — Firefighters were called out during the early morning hours Wednesday to find a house built on Rokofee Road near Old River fully ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 12:15 pm

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Maintenance issue could keep public pool closed for three more weeks

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams Aquatic Center will be closed longer than anticipated while waiting for pump replacement parts, Interim Parks and Recreation Director Ryan ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 8:23 am

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School board member questions fairness of athletic budget

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams School District Board of Trustees adopted its fiscal year 2023-2024 operating budget and ad valorem tax levy during a special ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 1:29 pm

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Ferriday man arrested on attempted murder charge after slashing at someone across face

FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday police arrested a man on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly slashed at another individual with a knife or box ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:23 am

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KEEP NATCHEZ BLOOMING: Volunteers honored at Celebrate the Blooms event

NATCHEZ — To begin the 2023 celebration of the blooms in Natchez, the Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) group recognized three Sallie Junkin Ballard Keep Natchez ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, July 10, 2023 4:49 pm

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Congressman invites public ‘to visit my new office’ in Natchez at Open House event

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect the region represented at the new office in Natchez. Congressman Bennie Thompson’s new office in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, July 9, 2023 2:05 pm

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Question Candidates: County election forum is Monday, Tuesday at the Natchez Convention Center

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce and Listen Up Y’all Media are again teaming up to host a talking forum for the candidates ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, July 8, 2023 1:55 pm

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Corps fighting salty intrusion due to low Mississippi River levels

NATCHEZ — For the second time in a year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is fighting to prevent salty gulf water from flowing against ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, July 8, 2023 1:53 pm

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Natchez 3-year-old in running for Little Miss Alcorn State University

NATCHEZ — Three-year-old Kristony Carter, from a family of Braves fans, has often been called “Little Miss Alcorn” by family and friends who see her ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 7, 2023 11:15 am

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Three arraigned in Ferriday murder case 

VIDALIA, La. — Three people charged in the April 2 shooting death of Grant Dunbar, 24, in Ferriday, appeared for arraignment Wednesday, July 5, in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 6, 2023 4:40 pm

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Man out on bond for house burglaries arrested for breaking into vehicles

FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday police arrested a man out on bond from the alleged burglary of two houses for attempting to break into more than ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 6, 2023 4:14 pm

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McGruder to represent Natchez in Miss Hospitality pageant at USM

NATCHEZ — Native Natchezian Damira McGruder, 22, will be competing in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality pageant next week at the University of Southern Mississippi. She ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 11:00 am

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‘COMMITTED’: Interim Superintendent McDonald-Green addresses NASD, community in letter about coming school year

NATCHEZ — Zandra McDonald-Green now leads Natchez-Adams School District as the Interim Superintendent, a position she does not take lightly, according to a letter she ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 9:09 am

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Two events next week to prepare for holiday season

NATCHEZ — Oh baby, it’s hot outside, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for groups already gearing up for the holiday season ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 8:36 am

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Woman arrested after an apparent gunfight in Vidalia injures bystander

VIDALIA, La. — One person has been arrested and at least one person has been injured after what appears to be a gunfight Sunday evening ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, July 3, 2023 10:34 am

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Vidalia chef takes home second place at Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia chef Ashley Allen of Coconuts Bar & Grill may not have won the title of King of Louisiana Seafood during the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, July 1, 2023 1:59 pm

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LAST ROUTE: Long-time letter carrier reflects on 41 years of service as he retires

NATCHEZ — Balloons, cake and smiles from old friends and family from work and at home greeted long-time United States Postal Service employee Adam Welch ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, July 1, 2023 10:58 am

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Police eye suspect in reports of early morning gunshots in downtown Natchez

NATCHEZ — Natchez police have identified the suspect believed to have fired multiple gunshots in a residential downtown neighborhood early Sunday. Natchez Police Chief Cal ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, June 30, 2023 1:06 pm

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IN FULL BLOOM: Annual Crepe Myrtle event underway

NATCHEZ — Just as fireworks get ready to burst in July, Natchez crepe myrtles are already bursting with color, inviting tourists to come on a ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, June 29, 2023 4:00 pm

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BRIGHT FUTURE: Natchez student takes home second-place prize at national convention

NATCHEZ — A Natchez student made her school proud when she took home the second-place trophy in a national competition last weekend. Serenity Patten, the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, June 29, 2023 3:24 pm

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