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Police investigating possible armed robbery

The Natchez Police Department received a call at 6:30 p.m. Monday for an armed robbery on D’Evereux Drive. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:03 am

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3 locals, 3 others vie for fire chief

Six candidates have applied for the vacant Natchez fire chief position. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 12:01 am

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Natchez bean field seeks landmark status

NATCHEZ — More than beans have graced the land near Natchez Trace Parkway and St. Catherine Creek. The bean field — a three-parcel piece of ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, July 13, 2015 12:03 am

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NFD lieutenant burned while on duty

NATCHEZ — Natchez Fire Department Lieutenant Connor Burns is recovering from chemical burns suffered approximately a week and a half ago while responding to a ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:02 am

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Forks of the Road bridge ownership in question

When the City of Natchez received ownership of the historic brick bridge at the Forks of the Road site, it was assumed that deed included ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, July 11, 2015 12:02 am

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Two injured in vehicle collision

NATCHEZ — Two Louisiana residents were injured Thursday in a car collision at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and U.S. 61. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, July 10, 2015 12:05 am

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Assistant city planner steps up to interim position

Natchez City Planner Frankie Legaux resigned recently, but Natchez Mayor Butch Brown said the city planning office isn’t shorthanded. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, July 9, 2015 12:05 am

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City hires assistant clerk

NATCHEZ — Donnie Holloway has a year left as Natchez City Clerk, but plans are already in motion for his departure. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 12:04 am

Business

Wedded bliss: What will Supreme Court ruling mean for tourism?

NATCHEZ — Dunleith has seen a 7-foot cake complete with 12 layers of interchanged flavors. Monmouth has completely closed its 26 acres to accommodate hundreds of ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, July 5, 2015 12:10 am

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Work on Natchez colonnades project in dispute

Construction crews soon will pack up their bags ahead of a July 29 deadline for the restoration of the Toll Plaza Colonnades on Canal Street ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, July 5, 2015 12:02 am

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Legaux out as Natchez city planner

NATCHEZ — Natchez City Planner Frankie Legaux didn’t plan on living in Natchez for only two years and nine months. But an offer came up ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, July 2, 2015 12:14 am

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Audit misses deadline

NATCHEZ — The 2013-2014 fiscal year audit for the City of Natchez was due Tuesday. However, no audit was submitted. “We ran into a couple ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, July 2, 2015 12:13 am

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Polce, fire departments respond to hazardous material leak

NATCHEZ — The Vidalia Fire and Police departments, along with the Louisiana State Police, responded to a minor hazardous material leak of U.S. 84 near ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 8:12 pm

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Wedding officiants consider Supreme Court marriage ruling

Over the course of 24 years, Adams County Justice Court Judge Charlie Vess has married approximately 1,000 couples. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 12:04 am

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Adams County issues first same-sex marriage application

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, a same-sex Natchez couple received their marriage license application, marking a bit of history. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 12:03 am

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Natchez fire chief candidate list narrowed down to 6

Some 20 applicants have thrown their hats into the ring of fire. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 12:01 am

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Brumfield School to be converted into apartments

NATCHEZ — Current residents of the former Brumfield School on St. Catherine Street include a few dust bunnies and a family of spiders. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, June 28, 2015 12:02 am

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Local clergy react to Supreme Court decision

NATCHEZ — Rainbow flags flew high and cries of joy reverberated Friday as the Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage was legal nationwide. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, June 27, 2015 12:03 am

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NPD: Shooting suspects at large

NATCHEZ — Natchez police have identified two brothers as suspects in the June 19 fatal shooting of 20-year-old Jamarius Jackson and seek the public’s help ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, June 26, 2015 12:04 am

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City hires new employees to address blighted properties

NATCHEZ — Lynette Thompson, 47, refers to the property across the street from her Beaumont Street residence as “the snake den.” For two years, Thompson ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, June 25, 2015 12:06 am

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