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Prison riot leads year of highs and lows

Looking back at 2012 in the Miss-Lou takes some time; the year was a busy one on many ...

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Local nursing center residents excel

One’s an artist. The other’s an athlete. But both have taken their talents and represented not only themselves ...

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The wait is over: Casino opens to long line of customers

Magnolia Bluffs Casino had a full house Tuesday as it opened its doors for business for the first ...

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Local business organizations host auctions for charities

A gavel, a prized smoked turkey and a ball of Mississippi State cheese are all several local ...

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Police chief says policy has changed

NATCHEZ — It should have been an open and shut case.

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Natchez, Adams County schools see enrollment boost

NATCHEZ — Overall enrollment in the public and private schools in Natchez and Adams County is up 64 ...

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Natchez High gets emotional season-ending win

NATCHEZ — Tyler Williams’ senior season was in the balance as he lined up, knowing he had to ...

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With the spirits: They may be dead, but their souls still roam

Thomas Henderson has been dead for nearly 150 years, but some believe he still wanders around his antebellum ...

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Accident prone? Wreck stats stable, despite construction

NATCHEZ — Every year, approximately 700 drivers have a bad day in Natchez.

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Striving & Straining for Independence

NATCHEZ — Looking into a mirror to catch a glimpse of his triceps during pull down exercises, Matthew ...

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Vidalia may still be facing a multi-million deficit

Just a month and a half after approving a budget for the new fiscal year, the City of ...

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When Isaac threatened, the Miss-Lou was ready and waiting

It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. And it was no different when officials and residents began ...

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Sign of clutter? Mayor wants to review sign code, admits its flaws

Wendy’s restaurant may have one small sign with a very big message for Natchez.

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Does your favorite restaurant pass food safety tests?

Restaurant owners who routinely receive high marks from the state health department on cleanliness and safety suggest that ...

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At the river’s mercy: Towboat pilot enjoys life on the Mississippi

From his cockpit, towboat pilot Michael Melton used all the data at his disposal to maneuver a loaded ...

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Number of offenders serving prison time up slightly

More criminal cases crossing the bench in Adams County are resulting in prison time lately, according to a ...

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TRUE COLORS: Locals fly flags proudly for Olympics

NATCHEZ — Sporting the home colors in a sea of Stars and Stripes isn’t always easy.

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Driving your dollars: 221 publicly owned cars on streets

Taxpayers in Natchez and Adams County own 221 government vehicles, give or take anywhere between two and a ...

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PAYING TOP DOLLAR? Vidalia salaries top Miss-Lou paychecks

VIDALIA — Twenty-two employees in the City of Vidalia will take home annual salaries of more than $50,000 ...

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NASD defends proposed budget

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams County School District’s board of trustees defended its proposed $10,858-per-pupil budget Thursday with the ...

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