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Police jury sends letter to Concordia Sewer to halt rate increase

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Sewerage District No. 1 plans to raise water rates for customers beginning Nov. ...

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Short passionate about cancer research, awareness

NATCHEZ — Dennis and Darby Short love a good challenge. When that challenge also benefits those who suffer ...

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Joyce Hargrave Wilson: Cancer challenge became a blessing

NATCHEZ — One of Joyce Hargrave Wilson’s biggest challenges in life turned out to be a blessing, she ...

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Ferriday police investigating shootings; juvenile injured

FERRIDAY, La. — A juvenile was injured while shots were fired Tuesday night in Ferriday. A shooting in ...

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No more traffic lights? Two-way streets?: Traffic study offers radical recommendations for downtown Natchez

NATCHEZ — Fewer traffic lights, more all-way stops and the conversion of Main and Franklin streets to two-way ...

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City of Natchez recommends neighbors observe Halloween traditions on Saturday due to weather

NATCHEZ — As the City of Natchez’s Parks and Recreation Department and Downtown Natchez Alliance have postponed their ...

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Lucky number payout: Natchez man wins big in Cash 4 lottery drawing

NATCHEZ – The number four proved to be lucky for one Natchez lottery player last week. According to ...

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Master artist to offer free oil painting workshops in Natchez

NATCHEZ – Area high school students will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study portrait painting in oils during ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Holyoak is ‘here to help’

This week’s volunteer of the week is 64-year-old Natchez resident John Holyoak. Holyoak has created a name for ...

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Natchez Railway owner: $7.7M federal grant will fund safety, access improvements

NATCHEZ—More than $7 million in federal funding will help support the Natchez Railway’s regional growth while improving rail ...

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Patten won’t ‘be pressured’ into releasing name of man involved in fatal shooting

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said Tuesday he will not be pressured into releasing the name ...

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Ferriday receiving $19.5 M for new sewage system, municipal complex 

FERRIDAY, La. — The Town of Ferriday has been awarded $19.5 million in no-match capital outlay funds, which ...

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Vidalia Trick or Treat moved to Saturday

VIDALIA, La. — The posted times for the Town of Vidalia’s Trick or Treat remain 5 p.m. to ...

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Trick or Treat for Little Feet and Trunk ‘r Treat moved to Saturday

NATCHEZ — Because of the threat of rain on Thursday night, Trick or Treat for Little Feet and ...

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Storytime at the Pumpkin Patch

NATCHEZ — Students from Instant Impact Global Prep charter school in Natchez joined other youngsters Tuesday morning for ...

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Motorcyclist killed in Rapides Parish crash

Rapides Parish – On October 28, 2024, at approximately 4:22 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a ...

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Natchez Railway gets funding from federal government

NATCHEZ – More than $7.7 million in federal dollars will help fund improvements to the Natchez Railway, the ...

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TRICK OR TREAT: Ways to celebrate safe Halloween in the Miss Lou

NATCHEZ — Thursday, Oct. 31, is Halloween and there is a lot scheduled to happen in the Miss-Lou ...

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Natchez Open 2024 Final Results: See how they scored

NATCHEZ – A competitive field and a three-hole playoff made the 2024 Natchez Open at Natchez Golf Club ...

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A tribute to those who shared their zest for life

For readers of a certain age – especially those who enjoyed nights on the town in Natchez in ...

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