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Man arrested for allegedly stealing $88,000 in jewelry

A Vidalia man was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing jewelry valued at approximately $88,000 from Belk on John R. Junkin Drive. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 8:45 pm

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Clearing begins at Fort Rosalie site

NATCHEZ — The National Park Service started clearing the way Monday for a renovated Fort Rosalie. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 12:02 am

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License plate goal exceeded

NATCHEZ — Come Jan. 1, 2016, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Fields won’t be cruising Natchez with his custom “T Fields” license plate anymore. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:04 am

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Antique fire equipment restored, city waits to restore truck

NATCHEZ — Sitting beneath a layer of dust in a warehouse at the Natchez-Adams County Port is a ton’s worth of blazing Natchez history — ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:03 am

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Redistricting plan submitted in lawsuit

Although she has voted in recent city elections, Natchez resident Clara M. Rounds — who is black — feels as if her vote still suffers ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, October 2, 2015 12:41 am

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City ready to celebrate renovated Jack Waite Park

Yellow construction tape danced in the breeze Thursday at Jack Waite Park on St. Catherine Street. That tape, however, will be replaced with balloons and ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, October 2, 2015 12:38 am

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Applebees likely coming to Natchez

NATCHEZ — The likelihood of an Applebee’s restaurant locating in Natchez is so high, stakeholders said they can practically smell the burgers and fried food ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:13 am

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Adopted city budget projects $2.2 million surplus

Despite borrowing money to cover payroll expenses this year, the Natchez Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 Tuesday to adopt a budget for the coming fiscal ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 12:06 am

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Aldermen discuss recreation interlocal agreement

A discussion of the city’s inter-local recreation agreement Tuesday resembled a sporting match in which the conversation flew out of bounds several times — and ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 12:04 am

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Woman severely injured in Tuesday morning accident

A Jonesville woman was severely injured Tuesday after she lost control of her vehicle on U.S. 84, spun off the road and hit a tree ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 12:01 am

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Sales tax collections increase

NATCHEZ — Sales tax collections for the City of Natchez increased by approximately $148,000 for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, following a six-year, upward trend. Total ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, September 28, 2015 12:13 am

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Brumfield plan still in action

NATCHEZ — In an effort to get the former Brumfield School on St. Catherine Street fully renovated, the city is assisting the group that owns ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, September 28, 2015 12:11 am

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City to review recreation agreement

When it comes to city-county recreation, officials say they’re ready to get the ball rolling. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, September 25, 2015 12:03 am

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Tricentennial nears license plate sales deadline

While 300 is a number that is on the minds of many as the city’s 300th birthday approaches, tricentennial officials say the number 17 is ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, September 25, 2015 12:01 am

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Depot plans detailed

NATCHEZ — A letter of intent the City of Natchez signed with a New Orleans developer to trade renovating the interior of the former train ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:03 am

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Natchez aldermen approve hiring freeze

NATCHEZ — Moments before the city clerk requested $250,000 Tuesday night to cover payroll, the Natchez Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to eliminate new hiring ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 1:18 am

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City aldermen vote to switch insurance providers

In the face of paying $228,000 more for health insurance in the next fiscal year, the Natchez Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 Tuesday to switch ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 1:15 am

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New Centreville hospital to open

centreville — While some rural hospitals nationwide may remain on financial life support, one Mississippi hospital is showing signs of health. Field Health System — ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, September 21, 2015 12:03 am

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Sunday Focus: City of Natchez shows rise in employees, salaries

NATCHEZ — The City of Natchez had 19 more employees and a monthly payroll $36,842.76 higher in May of this year than it did at ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, September 20, 2015 12:05 am

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Sunday Focus: Who takes home the biggest check?

NATCHEZ — In May 2015, the City of Natchez had five employees earning more than $6,000 monthly, according to salary reports, when in May 2012, ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, September 20, 2015 12:04 am

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