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Annual serenade celebrates new section of cemetery

Sunday afternoon is often a good time for a laid-back visit to see members of the family. Even those in the cemetery. The Natchez City ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 10, 2016 12:01 am

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City of Vidalia underbilled some of its largest utility customers

The City of Vidalia may have underbilled hundreds of thousands of dollars in utility services to its largest customers. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Saturday, April 9, 2016 12:05 am

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Federal judge denies ex-superintendent’s request for new trial

A federal judge denied the request by the now former superintendent and assistant superintendent of the Natchez-Adams School District to either toss out the jury ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 8, 2016 12:08 am

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Three charged for child abuse

Three Adams County residents were arrested on child abuse charges after law enforcement officials say the three were found in possession of drugs around children. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 8, 2016 12:01 am

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Fayette man arrested for Adams County rape

A Fayette man has been arrested on allegations he had inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 8, 2016 12:00 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Judge denies request to toss out verdict, grant new trial in NASD discrimination case

A federal judge has denied the request by the now former superintendent and assistant superintendent of the Natchez-Adams School District to either toss out the ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, April 7, 2016 11:49 am

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Adams County supervisors talk ‘major’ economic development project

The Adams County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday behind closed doors to discuss what was characterized as “a major economic development prospect.” Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, April 7, 2016 12:00 am

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Natchez-Adams School District Superintendent’s contract terminated

The Natchez-Adams School District’s board of trustees voted Tuesday to terminate the contract of its at-times controversial superintendent, Frederick Hill. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:05 am

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Abortion bill sponsored by local legislator headed to governor

A bill by one of Adams County’s representatives that would restrict a common form of abortion is headed to the governor’s desk for signature. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:02 am

BREAKING NEWS

NASD school board votes to terminate superintendent’s contract

NATCHEZ — A simple quorum of the Natchez-Adams School District's board of trustees has voted to fire Superintendent Frederick Hill. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 11:07 am

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State flags taken down at Adams County buildings

The descendent of Confederate veterans and “one of the largest slaveholders in the South” issued Monday an impassioned plea to the Adams County Board of ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12:42 am

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Delta Energy makes $125,000 payment to county

Delta-Energy met last week a benchmark of making a one-time payment of $125,000, and is in the process of negotiating a longer-term lease with Adams ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12:20 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Supervisors vote to take down state flag from county buildings

NATCHEZ —The Adams County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Monday to remove the Mississippi state flag from display at all county buildings. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, April 4, 2016 10:35 am

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Attorney general: Ridgrecrest aldermen meeting attendance not required

Ridgecrest’s aldermen are required to hold meetings, but the individual board members have no particular requirement to attend them, the Louisiana State Attorney General’s Office ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, April 3, 2016 12:01 am

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Adams County Sheriff’s Office certified to use drones for law enforcement

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has become the second law enforcement jurisdiction in Mississippi to become certified to operate drones for law enforcement ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, April 1, 2016 12:31 am

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YMCA looking forward to new facility in Natchez

The liaison for the YMCA in Natchez said he hopes the planned pool project can go out for bids within two months. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:02 am

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Merit Health CEO for state hospital system named

Merit Health has named a new chief executive officer for all 12 hospitals in Mississippi. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:50 pm

Style feature

Jefferson Street hosts Community-Wide Market Saturday

Looking for fine arts? What about hand-made crafts? What if you just want to browse antiques, or knives or even Amish food? Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:34 am

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County seeks solutions for mental health cases

Local officials met last week to discuss what can be done to help address Adams County’s high number of mental health commitments. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, March 28, 2016 12:05 am

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Help Natchez-Adams County Humane Society turn shoes into cash

The Natchez-Adams County Humane Society is asking supporters to turn their old shoes into cash for the cause — and help someone else along the ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, March 28, 2016 12:00 am

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