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Officials investigating drowning in downtown Natchez pool

Authorities are investigating the apparent overnight drowning of a man in a High Street pool. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, July 1, 2016 12:10 am

News

Vidalia budget shows $4.9 million deficit

The Vidalia Board of Aldermen voted Thursday to adopt a budget for the coming fiscal year with a $4.9 million deficit, though the city’ Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, July 1, 2016 12:06 am

News

Inmates sentenced in prison riot case

Several inmates who participated in the May 20, 2012, prison riot at the Adams County Correctional Center — including those who have confessed to attacking ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, July 1, 2016 12:00 am

News

Officials reflect on Vidalia mayor’s six terms

The mayor who has been in office long enough for a baby born the year he started to have graduated college is finishing his final ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:03 am

News

Reunion, Fourth top weekend

The holiday weekend is projected to be hot, but area residents can cool off at a floating parade or just spend their day inside before ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:00 am

News

Riverland Medical Center public hearing canceled

FERRIDAY — A public hearing that would have discussed a possible future location of Riverland Medical Center had to be canceled after the hospital board ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 12:01 am

Style feature

Fun for the holiday

FERRIDAY — Bursts of red, white and blue are expected to fill the skies and the area’s waterways as part of the long Independence Day ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 12:01 am

News

Local legislators see special session differently

One Natchez legislator voted for a bill that will allow the governor to dip into the state’s rainy day fund to address a budget shortfall, ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 12:00 am

News

Adams County Jail changes to meals by local vendors

Feeding the hungry mouths at home can get expensive, but feeding the hungry mouths staying at the Adams County Jail isn’t costing nearly as much ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, June 27, 2016 11:42 pm

News

Sunday Focus: Despite racial change on board, city leaders committed to working for one Natchez

When the new Natchez mayor and board of aldermen takes office next week, something will be different about the faces behind the board table. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:34 am

News

Adams County awarded grant to clean illegal dumps

Adams County has received a $41,524 grant to help address illegal dumping. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:13 am

Business

Salon offers chance to escape with 20 minutes in the rays

NATCHEZ — You can spell “relax” without the letters “UV,” but two local businesswomen are offering you the chance to do so. Stephanie Butler and Ashley ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:05 am

News

Inmates sentenced for prison riot involvement

Four inmates were sentenced Thursday for their participation in the May 20, 2012, prison riot at the Adams County Correctional Center. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Saturday, June 25, 2016 12:01 am

News

Vidalia port bids higher than expected

Plans for the next construction phase of the Vidalia Port may have to be scaled back after the lowest bid for the project came back ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, June 24, 2016 10:38 pm

News

Industrial land for Hinterland back on market in Vidalia

The property in the Vidalia industrial park once set aside for a biomass-producing industry has — for all intents and purposes — been put back ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, June 24, 2016 12:03 am

News

Vidalia city employees meet with mayor, aldermen to review their rights in respect to new administration

A Vidalia alderman hosted Wednesday a meeting to walk city employees through the employee handbook so they could “know their rights” in the face of ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 10:42 am

News

Natchez Early College Academy move still uncertain

The Natchez-Adams School District’s Board of Trustees approved Tuesday a school calendar and day schedule for the Natchez Early College Academy, but officials admitted one ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 12:03 am

News

State of Jonesville’s finances unclear

Jonesville’s government will meet later this week to discuss plans to rectify a bookkeeping situation so unclear an independent auditor could not issue an opinion ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 12:01 am

News

County addresses sanitation bills, fines

The Adams County Board of Supervisors plans to have a public hearing to discuss the possibility of dedicating a millage toward sanitation costs. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 1:57 am

News

ACSO adds second aerial drone to inventory

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has added a second unmanned aircraft system — better known as an aerial drone — to its inventory. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 1:56 am

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