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River predicted to rise to 60 feet

A rise that will be the second-highest ever recorded crest on the Mississippi River is projected to reach the Miss-Lou by mid-month. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:00 am

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Melrose park ranger wins national recognition

NATCHEZ — If someone puts a question to Barney Schoby Jr. that he doesn’t know when he’s giving a tour at Melrose, he’s going to ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, December 28, 2015 12:01 am

Style feature

Natchez man celebrates 105th birthday

A razor strop is ready on a barber’s chair, and the familiar blue liquids with hairbrushes in them line the mirror. A current license hangs ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:04 am

Business

Industrial recruiters discuss hopes for coming year

NATCHEZ — When tanking oil prices slumped below $40 a barrel during the summer of 2015, economic development recruiting became a whole lot harder. “The middle ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:02 am

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Moving forward: Grennell leaving to take break, welcome new leadership

Darryl Grennell didn’t want to accidentally let the county government to grow stagnant under his watch. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, December 24, 2015 12:00 am

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Retiring chancery clerk thankful for 36 years of public service

Paintings lean against filing cabinets, a handful of papers sit on his desk and less than two weeks stand between Tommy O’Beirne and retirement from ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 12:32 am

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Adams County to look at port costs

An Adams County Supervisor said he wants to take a closer look at Natchez-Adams County Port operations to see if there isn’t a way to ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:03 am

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Telephone line launched for county storm shelter

Adams County has launched a telephone line for residents wanting to know if the FEMA 361 severe weather safe room is open. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:01 am

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THE DART: Natchezian returns to hometown to enjoy retirement

NATCHEZ — For the first time in a long time, Irma Louise Burns is without horse and cattle. When The Dart found the Natchez native ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, December 21, 2015 12:10 am

Business

See the possibilities: Tour aims to spark downtown imagination

NATCHEZ — Don’t close your eyes to use your imagination. Open them wide and look around, imagining what can be in the streets right in ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, December 20, 2015 12:05 am

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Five pickups filled for ‘Pack the Pickup’ food drive

In the span of three-and-a-half hours, Miss-Lou residents donated five truckloads of goods to feed the area’s needy. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, December 18, 2015 11:58 pm

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Parish schools ‘pretty happy’ with annual report cards

The Concordia Parish School District is maintaining a “C” average, though its overall score has improved. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, December 18, 2015 12:11 am

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Familiar face to lead Concordia Parish Schools in interim

A familiar face will take the reins in the Concordia Parish school system in January — Loretta Blankenstein. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, December 18, 2015 12:06 am

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Ethics board appeals ruling on Vidalia alderwoman’s candidacy

The challenge to Vidalia Alderwoman Mo Saunders’ candidacy by the state ethics administration will be heard in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:05 am

Style feature

Natchez walks inspire book about spiritual mindfulness

What started for one man as a daily effort to get in a little cardio exercise on the streets of Natchez ended in spiritual revelation. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 8:13 am

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Teen charged with murder

NATCHEZ — A Natchez teen is dead and another charged with murder after a deadly gun game early Sunday morning. The victim and the suspect ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, December 14, 2015 12:12 am

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Home with Heroes looking to fill gaps in vet services

NATCHEZ — The Miss-Lou offers a number of services for veterans. But gaps in those services exist, and that’s where the Home With Heroes Foundation ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, December 14, 2015 12:10 am

Business

Simple foods: Store offers Natchez a taste of Amish life

NATCHEZ — Food today isn’t what it used to be. Sometimes it’s a lot more, and not necessarily in a good way — extra sugars, hydrogenated ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:05 am

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Residency of two parish candidates challenged

Two of the candidates who qualified to run for office in Concordia Parish’s March municipal elections will see their candidacies challenged in court next week. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:04 am

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Honoring heroes: Locals pay tribute to fallen veterans

It had its somber moment — Vietnam- and Iraq-era tough guys in bike leathers standing next to aging Korean conflict veterans in dress blues, all ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, December 13, 2015 12:00 am

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