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Bond set for two ex-deputies charged with indecent behavior with juveniles

VIDALIA, La. — Louisiana Seventh Judicial District Judge John Reeves granted bond this week to two former deputies who have been arrested and charged by ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, March 3, 2023 12:59 pm

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Officials seek $10.4M grant for historic African American sites

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez is seeking a $10.4 million chunk of $1.5 billion available federal funds through the U.S. Department of Transportation to ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:25 pm

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Natchez restaurants subject to city crackdown on code enforcement

NATCHEZ — The Natchez City Attorney is taking action to address the old Shoney’s and South China restaurants and a business on East Franklin Street ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:20 pm

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Wanted ex-deputy surrenders at Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office

VIDALIA, La. — A former deputy wanted with charges from the Attorney General’s Office for indecent sexual behaviors with juveniles turned himself in at Concordia ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 2, 2023 10:24 am

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Slight change to city meetings comes after alderman said rules of order weren’t being followed

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson, elected in 2020, on Tuesday made a slight change to the order in which he conducts city meetings. The ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 4:02 pm

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TURNING POINT: 24-7 mental health treatment center celebrates grand opening

NATCHEZ — Southwest Mississippi Mental Health has one primary goal in opening its new “Turning Point” center, open 24 hours a day, seven days per ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:12 pm

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Trespasser of Liberty Road home caught hiding in an attic now in custody

NATCHEZ — A diligent grass-cutter spotted a man inside a Liberty Road home when he knew the homeowners were out of town and called the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 12:22 pm

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Two former Concordia Parish deputies arrested for crimes against juveniles

VIDALIA, La. — Two former Concordia Parish law enforcement officers face charges from the Attorney General’s Office related to sexual crimes against juveniles. Tony Godbold, ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:07 am

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‘A HISTORIC MOMENT’: Green named first official female police chief of Natchez

NATCHEZ — History was made in Natchez again on Tuesday as Cal Green dropped the word “interim” ahead of her title and became the city’s ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:22 pm

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Police jury delays decision on fate of Bruce’s new group home in Vidalia operating without proper licensing

VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Parish Police Jury on Monday delayed voting on whether to give an occupational license to a new group home, which ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 12:52 pm

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‘SHE WAS BRAVE’: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual battery of juvenile

NATCHEZ — An Adams County man will spend the next 30 years of his life in the Mississippi Department of Corrections and will have to ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, February 27, 2023 4:18 pm

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Natchez-Adams School District awarded at Mississippi School Boards Association conference

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams School District officials received recognition this week at the 51st annual conference of the Mississippi School Boards Association. The conference was held ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:00 am

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INTERIM POLICE CHIEF: Manpower, community engagement top concerns of Natchez department

NATCHEZ — Natchez’s new and first female interim chief of the Natchez Police Department updated Natchez Rotarians about departmental affairs and concerns during their Wednesday ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, February 24, 2023 3:55 pm

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BRANCHING OUT: Concordia Bank & Trust celebrates grand opening of new Ferriday bank

FERRIDAY, La.  — On its 120th anniversary, Concordia Bank & Trust Company and Concordia Parish Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of a new Ferriday ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, February 24, 2023 11:08 am

Business

A NEW LEAF: New medical cannabis dispensary opens Friday in Adams County

NATCHEZ — Another new medical cannabis dispensary opens Friday in Adams County, making it one of two dispensaries now open and fully operational in the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:06 pm

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‘One of a kind’: School district mourns loss of Natchez High School teacher

NATCHEZ — William Doss, or simply “Doss” as his friends and colleagues referred to him, was the kind of person who uplifted both his students ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:24 pm

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‘It looks bad’: MHP investigating two-vehicle crash involving Natchez police officer

NATCHEZ — Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle collision involving a Natchez Police unit and another vehicle that occurred last week. According to Natchez ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, February 23, 2023 1:31 pm

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KREWE OF BARKUS: Four-legged mutts, two-legged friends rule 2023 Mardi Gras Mutt March

NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou’s liveliest Mardi Gras Krewe on four legs joined a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the Natchez Bluff for the 2023 Mardi Gras ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:15 am

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FERRIDAY CHIEF: Police officer’s personal vehicle was stolen, used to commit other automobile burglaries

NATCHEZ — Ferriday Police Chief Sam King said one of his officer’s personal vehicles was stolen in Natchez and then used to commit multiple other ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:16 pm

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GALLERY: Here is a look back at Mardi Gras celebrations in the Miss-Lou

In honor of Fat Tuesday, and in case you missed them on Friday and Saturday, the video above includes scenes from Mardi Gras celebrations in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 4:28 pm

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