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Woman reportedly sets fire in house, assaults sheriff’s deputy

An Adams County woman is behind bars after she allegedly escalated a disturbance by adding fire into the equation. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, February 5, 2016 12:45 am

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Man gets prison for video voyeurism

A former Vidalia man will spend three years behind bars for video voyeurism. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, February 5, 2016 12:44 am

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Adams County to be first Mississippi county to raise smoking age?

While the State of Mississippi has set the legal age to purchase tobacco products at 18, Adams County’s board attorney says the law is broadly ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, February 5, 2016 12:42 am

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FBI: No criminal conduct in Square on Carter project

An FBI agent who reviewed Vidalia’s Square on Carter project concluded he could find no criminal conduct that was prosecutable. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, February 4, 2016 12:04 am

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Deputies searching for unidentified shooter in Tuesday incident

Adams County Sheriff’s Office investigators are searching for an unidentified shooter following a Tuesday morning incident that hospitalized a local man. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 12:07 am

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Legislature to take up renewal of Natchez Inc. funding

State lawmakers will again consider if they will approve the public funding of Natchez’s public-private economic development partnership. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 12:06 am

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Mississippi River recedes below flood level

Sometime early Tuesday morning, the almost-great flood of 2016 ended. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, February 3, 2016 12:05 am

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Co-Lin makes top community colleges list

Copiah-Lincoln Community College has been named to a list of the nation’s best community colleges. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, February 1, 2016 12:01 am

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Do late audits reap any real consequences for city, county?

An analysis of filings with the Mississippi state auditor’s office show that late audits have become the norm for two of the three tax-levying bodies ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, January 31, 2016 1:52 am

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Vidalia auditor: Late audit ‘on us’

The Louisiana State Auditors’ office lists the City of Vidalia as being out of compliance with state law, but the city’s independent auditor says the ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, January 29, 2016 12:03 am

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Ferriday alderman sues mayor

A Ferriday alderman says he will continue to pursue a lawsuit against the mayor for what he characterizes as a neglect of duty. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, January 28, 2016 12:04 am

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Dearing settling back into office

Sen. Bob Dearing is settling back into the office he held for 32 years. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, January 28, 2016 12:02 am

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Oil missing from barge that hit bridge

NATCHEZ — Officials will have to wait until the Mississippi River falls to see what kind of environmental damage occurred after a barge carrying oil ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:20 am

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E-911 concerns expressed at aldermen meeting

The Natchez Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to declare a special meeting for Monday so aldermen can meet as a group with the Adams County ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:02 am

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New elevator part of plan to secure part of parish courthouse

The new elevator the Concordia Parish Police Jury will have installed in the parish courthouse lobby is part of an effort to secure access to ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 12:01 am

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Parish district attorney proposed ankle monitor use for inmates

For some Concordia Parish inmates, the jailhouse might soon look a lot like their own house. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 12:08 am

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County health department services changing

Restructuring across the state means Adams County’s health department will refocus some of its services from treatment to prevention. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 12:07 am

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Restore and renew: Doctor first to locate in Ferriday center

FERRIDAY — It may be the only tenant in an otherwise empty plaza, but Ferriday economic development officials say they hope the doctor’s office that ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, January 24, 2016 12:10 am

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Adams County’s audit nearly 7 months overdue

Adams County’s audit for the 2014 fiscal year is nearly seven months delinquent. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Saturday, January 23, 2016 12:14 am

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ACSO to begin revitalization of Neighborhood Watch program

In the next month, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office will begin an effort to expand and revitalize the Neighborhood Watch program throughout the county. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Saturday, January 23, 2016 12:13 am

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