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City interviewing deputy clerk candidates

Time is ticking on the last elected city clerk, whose term expires July 2016. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 12:09 am

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Natchez Transit provides service to those in need

NATCHEZ — Adrese White doesn’t own a car. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:04 am

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One dead in Ferriday shooting

FERRIDAY — Ferriday police are investigating an early morning shooting Saturday that killed one man and left another injured. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:03 am

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Fatal shooting in Ferriday under investigation

FERRIDAY — Ferriday Police are investigating an early morning fatal shooting that occurred at Concordia Park Apartments on Kyle Road. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, May 16, 2015 2:28 pm

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Police make arrest in December murder case

NATCHEZ — Troy A. Leake, 34, 7 Foxglen Circle, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the Dec. 21, 2014, fatal shooting of Orinthia Bailey, 37. ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, May 15, 2015 12:04 am

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Bridge to Forks of the Road donated to city

NATCHEZ — In the early to mid 19th century, where Liberty Road meets St. Catherine Street, one can only imagine the cries of lament and ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:10 am

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City seeking to construct $10M dock

NATCHEZ — Natchez’s riverboat traffic may soon increase. The city is currently soliciting letters of support for additional docking at Roth Hill, which would be ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:05 am

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Public Works expansion under construction

The Natchez Public Works Department, currently, is a work in progress. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, May 13, 2015 12:05 am

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Progress slow on Bridge of Sighs

  NATCHEZ — Sigh-worthy views of the mighty Mississippi may have to wait just a bit longer. The Bridge of Sighs, part of the Natchez ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, May 11, 2015 12:04 am

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Local mothers are superheroes in eyes of their children

By Sarah Cook The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — Jacob Ellis simply loves his mother’s smell. It’s fragrant, magical and comforting, and on this Mother’s Day, ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, May 10, 2015 12:08 am

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City applies for TIGER grant to renovate railway

NATCHEZ — The historic railroad line between Brookhaven and Natchez, managed by Natchez Railway Inc., may soon receive $14.3 million worth of updates. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, May 10, 2015 12:04 am

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Post office hosts food drive Saturday

NATCHEZ — The U.S. Postal Service’s Natchez Office will pick up more than mail Saturday. Natchez post office letter carriers, in conjunction with the United ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, May 7, 2015 12:10 am

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Summer jobs program application deadline nearing

NATCHEZ — Instead of wasting away their summer in front of television or computer screens, five area youth will have the opportunity to get some ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 12:04 am

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Tourism week to be celebrated

NATCHEZ — It takes a community to promote a community. Those are the resounding words that motivate many area businesses to continually shine a positive ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, May 4, 2015 12:11 am

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Sunday focus: Will Fort Rosalie be ready for 2016

As a child, Don Estes had no idea he was emulating French colonists when he scaled the bluff’s edge and used sticks as imaginary swords. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, May 3, 2015 12:05 am

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Small meth bust made by Metro

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams County Metro Narcotics division is searching for suspects involved in a small-scale methamphetamine operation. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, May 2, 2015 12:03 am

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Cancer survivor plans to walk in Relay for Life

NATCHEZ — It’s rare to see Sandra Stokes sit down. Between altering pageant gowns and hemming suit pants, you might think she has thread and ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, May 1, 2015 12:06 am

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Bid set for phase 2 of trails project

NATCHEZ — St. Catherine Street served as a melting pot for diversity after the Civil War — and it will soon have the signage to ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, May 1, 2015 12:03 am

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Cafeteria broken into at Ferriday Junior High

NATCHEZ — Saturday night, a seemingly hungry burglar broke into the Ferriday Junior High School cafeteria. The break in resulted in a shattered window and ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:03 am

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Grants allow park renovations

NATCHEZ — Thanks to a grant from My Brother’s Keeper — a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy living for underserved populations — two area parks ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:02 am

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