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No trial date set for man accused of killing Vidalia teacher

VIDALIA, La. — A defense attorney’s motions for Matt Mason Jr., accused of killing a Vidalia Junior High ...

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NASD school board honors STAR student and teacher, outstanding kindergarten teachers

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees honored a STAR Student and Star Teacher from Natchez ...

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Ferriday aldermen take no action on ministry’s home for released prisoners

FERRIDAY, La. — An organization that aims to open a controversial transitional home for released prisoners in Ferriday ...

Business

Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel donates cases of food to Natchez Community Stewpot

NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel responded to The Stewpot’s outreach to local businesses for support during a ...

News

Judge sentences drunk driver to 25 years

NATCHEZ — Sixth District Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake has sentenced Charles Mason to 25 years confinement in ...

News

Pets of the Week: Meet Gibson, Sibley, Becky and Josie

This sweet, smiling boy is Gibson, top. He was brought to the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society shelter as ...

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Lone bid for first phase of Chester Willis Field renovations come in substantially over estimate

NATCHEZ — Only one bidder submitted a proposal for the first phase of construction to improve Chester Willis ...

News

Photo Gallery: Bustling weekend on Natchez bluff

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Bluff was bustling on Mother’s Day weekend with several activities going on, some simultaneously. ...

News

Jessica Fleming Crawford to discuss ‘Natchez Massacre’ and ‘Ground Zero for Slavery’ at May 23 meeting of Natchez Historical Society

By ROSCOE BARNES Special to The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — Jessica Fleming Crawford, southeast regional director for The ...

News

Louisiana truck driver apprehended for illegal contact with a minor

VIDALIA, La. — A truck driver from Ville Platte was arrested recently after the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office ...

News

STAMP OUT HUNGER: Natchez postal workers collect food at mailboxes to help fight hunger in community

NATCHEZ — The National Association of Letter Carriers conducted its 31st annual food drive on Saturday, May 13. ...

Business

Ah, the smell of moist wood in the summertime!

It is that time of year when love is in the air. I saw it last Sunday night ...

News

‘Blood on your hands’: Mayor issues harsh warning to judges on setting bonds

NATCHEZ — Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson took a hard stand at Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Mayor and ...

News

Walkers enjoy beautiful night for remembering, raising funds at Relay for Life of the Miss Lou

VIDALIA, La. — With only five months into the year, Relay for Life of the Miss-Lou has raised ...

News

City cemetery’s columbaria plan moving forward; next step MDAH approval

NATCHEZ — The city’s preservation commission approved almost all of a plan presented by the Natchez City Cemetery ...

Business

Historic Natchez Foundation puts Prentiss Club up for sale

NATCHEZ — For $80,000, you could own the historic Prentiss Club in downtown Natchez. That’s the list price ...

News

Photo Gallery: Wolves leave the den as Monterey High School graduates

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have photographed memories you’d like to share of graduation ceremonies in the Miss-Lou, email ...

Opinion

A safer city – Natchez deserves more

Recent headlines about crime have been heartbreaking. While we continue to work so hard to create a safer ...

News

Project SEARCH interns to graduate at Merit Health

NATCHEZ – Merit Health Natchez is preparing to graduate its first class in Project SEARCH, a program new ...

Business

Patten opens new real estate brokerage with ‘a heart for service’

NATCHEZ — Brittney West Patten is no stranger to the business world. Her family, including parents James T. ...

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