Isle of Capri reopens after floods forced closure

Sandbags, silt and debris couldn’t stand in the way of the Isle of Capri casino boat re-opening at 10 a.m. Monday. (16 comments) | Read story

Hospital plan includes sale

On Monday afternoon the Natchez Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees voted to adopt a plan that essentially calls for the sale of the hospital. (13 comments) | Read story

District agrees on land deal

On Monday evening the City of Vidalia and Recreation District No. 3 approved an agreement on a land deal for recreational development, well almost. (1 comment) | Read story

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Today's Opinion

Take time to explore local treasures

We’ve often said the Natchez area is an undiscovered jewel. We can’t help it; we’re just in love with the place. It’s home.

Kevin Cooper
Today's column by Kevin Cooper

Everybody’s got an opinion, how ’bout you?

Opinions are like noses, everybody’s got one.

Today's Top of the Morning by H. Clark Burkett

'Now you play a pretty good fiddle boy'

Historic Jefferson College in Washington is having its first Big Yam Potatoes Gathering Fiddle Contest on Saturday.

today's poll

Have you attended any of the Natchez Festival of Music events?

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Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

on the street

How do you plan to spend your economic stimulus payment?

“"I recently had to buy a new hot water heater and a new washer, so I'll probably use it to pay those off."”

- Marie Allred,

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Life

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Tourism Week offers journey to free local attractions

In order to better promote tourism in Natchez, tourism leaders are banding together to educate the public about the “treasures” of Natchez.

Business

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Local banks warns against scams

In recent months, it seems like everyone is strapped for cash, and during these times scammers who want to separate people from their money are upping the ante.

Photos of the week

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Photos of the Week: May 11-17

Graduates began marching across that all too familiar stage this week.


Blogs

Between the Lines

Why we do it

Page 4 on Sunday and again today contained one of the most controversial things our newspaper editorial board does.

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