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Free expungement clinic today at Adams County Safe Room

NATCHEZ — Previously arrested or convicted Mississippians have a chance to start the process for a clean slate today in Natchez. A free expungement clinic ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, January 21, 2023 8:18 am

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NOT A DAYCARE: City tells new youth crisis center to ‘cease operations immediately’

NATCHEZ — Bruce Professional Counseling Service’s new inpatient care center for children and adolescents has been asked to “immediately cease operations” after the city investigated ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, January 20, 2023 1:07 pm

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New medical cannabis dispensary licensed to operate in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Another new medical cannabis dispensary intends to open in Natchez. Since Mississippi lawmakers approved the medical cannabis act in January 2022, more than ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, January 20, 2023 6:00 am

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UPDATE and VIDEO: Progress made on Jackson Point Bridge cleanup after December collapse

WOODVILLE — Progress has been made on the cleanup of the Jackson Point Road Bridge in Woodville after the bridge collapsed underneath the weight of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:14 pm

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PHOTO FEATURE: Students explore college, career opportunities at VHS career fair

VIDALIA, La. — What do you want to be when you grow up? By senior year, most teens think they know the answer. For those ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:49 am

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City Planner: New child crisis center location didn’t require rezoning request

NATCHEZ — Occasionally, Natchez residents may receive a letter in the mail about a new business that proposes to open in their neighborhood, but that ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:40 pm

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City seeks to prioritize $58M in drainage projects

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez officials hope to prioritize a list of citywide drainage projects estimated to cost just under $58 million total before their ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 4:50 pm

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PHOTO FEATURE: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade 2023

NATCHEZ — The legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated at Natchez’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade sponsored by the Natchez ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, January 16, 2023 4:46 pm

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‘You’ve already spent the money’: Ferriday meeting to discuss COVID relief fund spending canceled for lack of quorum

FERRIDAY, La. — A Ferriday alderperson has accused Mayor Rydell Turner of breaking the law by frivolously spending federal COVID-19 relief funds without board approval. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, January 16, 2023 4:30 pm

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Applications now open for Adams County’s first charter school

NATCHEZ — Applications are now open for Adams County’s first charter school for the 2023-2024 school year. Instant Impact Global Preparatory Charter School (IIGP) will ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, January 16, 2023 12:47 pm

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Welcome Home, Soldier: New NLT play inspired by a local vet’s story

NATCHEZ — A new play about a war hero based on a real-life WWII and Battle of the Bulge Survivor who lived in Natchez debuts ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, January 15, 2023 2:00 pm

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Monterey gym ribbon cutting is Tuesday; School board takes steps to fix Vidalia, Ferriday football fields

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish schools celebrate the new year with a new gymnasium at Monterey High School and by making small steps to fix ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, January 14, 2023 9:00 am

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Concordia school board forms committee to look at new central office building

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article misidentified the owner of the Concordia Parish School Board central office building. We regret the error and ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, January 14, 2023 7:00 am

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Ferriday hires redistricting company to redraw voter districts

FERRIDAY, La. —Ferriday officials took the first step to redraw voter districts during a Tuesday meeting. The Ferriday Board of Aldermen voted to enter a ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, January 13, 2023 10:13 am

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MAYOR: City investigating whether new crisis center at old Natchez Children’s Home is legal

NATCHEZ — City of Natchez officials are investigating whether a new youth crisis stabilization center on North Union Street meets zoning requirements. “The allegations that ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, January 12, 2023 5:25 pm

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Ferriday alderman accuses mayor of spending COVID-19 relief dollars without board approval

FERRIDAY, La. — Tuesday’s meeting of the Ferriday Mayor and Board of Alderman quickly turned into a shouting match over the alleged spending of federal ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:27 pm

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Ferriday considering annexation of properties

FERRIDAY, La. —The Town of Ferriday is considering whether or not to expand its city limits near Ridgecrest. Town of Ferriday attorney Philip Letard asked ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, January 12, 2023 1:24 pm

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Concordia Parish Tax Assessor requests ARPA funds again to update parish maps

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Tax Assessor Jeanie Archer approached the Concordia Parish Police Jury a second time to request American Rescue Plan Act funds ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 4:32 pm

Business

New Crisis Stabilization Unit at former Natchez Children’s Home raises questions among neighbors

NATCHEZ — Dr. Tina Bruce, owner of Bruce Professional Counseling Services, has opened a Crisis Stabilization Unit for children in the former Natchez Children’s Home ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:51 pm

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Hosemann discusses 2023 session during Natchez visit

NATCHEZ — More than 30 people greeted Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann at the Natchez Grand Hotel on Monday. They heard him talk about his plans ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, January 9, 2023 7:44 pm

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