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The Dart: Missionaries making stops in Miss-Lou

Beating the pavement in the Mississippi heat — when even in spring temperatures are already in the 80s — might not seem like the kind ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, April 25, 2016 12:20 am

Business

Great River Industries builds largest gas storage tanks of their kind

NATCHEZ — Great River Industries builds big things. But the Natchez-based tank and bulkhead manufacturing facility — which specializes in fabricated steel plate products, including storage ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 24, 2016 12:04 am

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Mayoral candidates talk issues at NAACP forum

Candidates for mayor said their goals are to bring jobs and unify the city. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Saturday, April 23, 2016 12:02 am

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Body of missing fisherman located in Mississippi River

NATCHEZ — The body of one of two Port Gibson fishermen missing since March 8 was recovered Friday afternoon from the Mississippi River south of ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 22, 2016 5:26 pm

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Eola renovation plans approved

The Natchez Planning Commission approved plans Thursday that will kick-start the renovations for the historic but empty former Natchez Eola Hotel building on Main Street. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 22, 2016 12:03 am

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Sheriff to discontinue video visitation at jail

Visitation at the Adams County Jail is going from digital to analog. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 22, 2016 12:00 am

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Weekend ticket: Rhythm Night Club memorial, Jonesville balloon race top weekend

Events Saturday will include a genealogy workshop at the Judge George Armstrong Library in Natchez and the organizations’ general assembly meeting at Kingston United Methodist ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, April 21, 2016 12:00 am

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County questions justice court fine collection

The president of the Adams County Board of Supervisors says he plans to ask Adams County Justice Court officials why more fines weren’t collected during ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, April 18, 2016 12:04 am

Business

More than houses: Businesses expanding tours beyond area’s traditional offerings

NATCHEZ — The sound of tourism in Natchez isn’t just the clop of horses hooves, and the sights aren’t just houses anymore. Now, they include the ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:10 am

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Sunday Focus: Mayoral candidates discuss leadership styles

Candidates in the Natchez mayoral race say they’ll lead by example, seek to empower others and gather input from all sectors of the community. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:05 am

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Local bills clear state Legislature

The bill that will allow Natchez and Adams County to fund their economic development wing is awaiting the governor’s signature. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:03 am

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Hospital bill awaits OK from governor

The bill that will allow the Adams County Board of Supervisors to make up the difference needed to complete the retirement benefits for former Natchez ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 17, 2016 12:01 am

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Final inmate in prison riot pleads guilty

The final defendant in the 2012 Adams County prison riot in which prisoners took guards hostage and attacked others, resulting in one guard death and ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 15, 2016 12:05 am

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CVB seeing negative impact of new law

Those in the tourism industry have found themselves doing defensive public relations as people outside the state form opinions about Mississippi — and Natchez as ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:15 am

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City of Vidalia to pay $103,000 in legal fees

The Vidalia Board of Aldermen voted Monday to pay $103,000 in legal fees the mayor accrued while defending himself during a conspiracy inquiry by the ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:09 am

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Officials break ground for new pool

Local officials gathered Tuesday to turn dirt on a site they hope will soon be filled with the sound of splashing water. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:04 am

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Vidalia District 2 alderman candidate considering election challenge

The second-place finisher in Saturday’s race for Vidalia Alderman District 2 said Monday he’s carefully considering what he might do in light of the race ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:05 am

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Tourism group voices concerns

A local tourism group is expressing concerns that the way business opportunities tied to the Natchez Convention Center business are presented to local businesses ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:02 am

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Local responders participate in preparedness exercise

The scene was carnage. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:00 am

Business

Businesses respond to new law: ‘We’re selling’

NATCHEZ — At a time when some nationally are calling for boycotts of Mississippi for the passage of a controversial law that would allow business ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 10, 2016 12:05 am

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