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Concordia Parish Sheriff’s office investigating death of inmate arrested on an attempted murder charge

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Monday death of an inmate at the CPSO jail, law officials said. Jose Rios, a ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 12, 2022 1:57 pm

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Live drive through nativity continues tonight at Highland Baptist Church

NATCHEZ — A live, drive through nativity is stationed around Highland Baptist Church tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., and Sunday night too if weather ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, December 10, 2022 5:23 pm

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Boxley donates his life’s research on Forks of the Road, U.S. Colored Troops to Archives and History

NATCHEZ — It took more than a few seconds for Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-CM Boxley to sign his name, officially deeding his life’s work and ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, December 10, 2022 6:00 am

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Alleged trespasser stabs landowner, charged with attempted murder

FERRIDAY, La. — Authorities arrested a man in Ferriday who is believed to have stabbed a landowner after trespassing on private property. Arrest records at ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, December 9, 2022 9:06 am

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Actress Kirstie Alley remembered from time filming in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Cheers actress Kirstie Alley, who died unexpectedly of cancer on Monday, has been memorialized in the heart and memory of Natchezians who remember ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 8, 2022 6:11 pm

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Two years added to former daycare owner’s sentence in child cruelty case

VIDALIA, La. — A former daycare owner’s request for Judge Kathy Johnson to reconsider her sentence for child cruelty backfired when the judge gave her ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 5:16 pm

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Family seeking answers in Fayette man’s death

FAYETTE — The family of a Fayette man whose disappearance in early October ended with his remains found on a piece of private land in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:27 pm

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Mayor breaks tie to appoint Green as Interim Police Chief

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson broke a 3-3 tie vote to appoint Caroline “Cal” Green as the Interim Police Chief of the Natchez Police ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:23 pm

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JOYFUL NOISE: Zion Chapel AME Church’s annual Christmas concert is Friday Dec. 9

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the date of the concert. The correct date is Friday, December 9. The story has ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 3:32 pm

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Circuit Court Judge facing scrutiny after sentencing sex offender to probation instead of jail

NATCHEZ — Recently re-elected Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Debra Blackwell is being scrutinized on social media after sentencing a Natchez man who pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 9:27 am

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Two inmates charged with setting mattress on fire inside Adams County Jail

NATCHEZ — New cameras inside the Adams County Jail helped investigators capture two inmates setting a mattress on fire the day before Thanksgiving, Adams County ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 5, 2022 4:46 pm

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Police, fire departments crack down on potential arson, arrest suspect

NATCHEZ — A Gulfport man has been arrested on an arson charge after he allegedly started a car fire outside of a Natchez apartment complex. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 5, 2022 3:10 pm

Business

Helping you SEE and SMILE: Eye, dental clinic celebrates grand opening

Miss-Lou Eye Care and Milliken Family Dentistry hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new offices in Vidalia on Thursday evening. The new ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, December 4, 2022 7:30 am

Business

GALLERY: Check out what is at the Merry Market in the Natchez Convention Center

The Natchez Convention Center is hosting vendors from around the region for the Merry Market. The market is still open until 4 p.m. today, with ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, December 3, 2022 11:16 am

Churches

A CHURCH DIVIDED: Miss-Lou UMC churches take steps to split from denomination

NATCHEZ — Miss-Lou United Methodist Churches are exploring whether to disaffiliate from the denomination along with other UMC churches around the globe. The movement is ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, December 3, 2022 7:30 am

Education

School board considers hiring consultants for band, performing arts

NATCHEZ — Natchez Adams School District officials are taking steps now to beef up its band and performing arts programs with a vision of creating ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, December 2, 2022 4:49 pm

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Ex-daycare workers ask judge for reconsideration of jail sentences in child abuse case

VIDALIA, La. — Three women who were sentenced to jail time in a child abuse case that involves employees of the Noah’s Ark Daycare in ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 1, 2022 12:41 pm

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Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office hosting bicycle giveaway for parish children

VIDALIA, La. — One of the greatest thrills for a child is finding a new bicycle under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. A longstanding ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 1, 2022 11:39 am

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‘This is our greeting card’: Natchez school district plans redesign of school sign after original concept meets disapproval

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams School District answered the City of Natchez Planning Commission’s disapproval of its proposed marquee for the entrance to the district’s ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 1, 2022 6:00 am

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UPDATE: Natchez Aldermen schedule special meeting to discuss police matters

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen interviewed individually three candidates from within the Natchez Police Department for the Interim Police Chief’s position ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:12 pm

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