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Balloon festival organizers plan to use bluff area for two balloon glows, tether rides, more
In the age of COVID-19 even hot-air balloons need social distancing.
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BREAKING NEWS
Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson tests positive for COVID-19
NATCHEZ — On the last day of his quarantine Tuesday, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson tested positive for COVID-19.
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 4:24 pm
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On the Cutting Edge: New clinic offers latest in physical therapy
Andrew Ellard didn’t expect that he would move back to his hometown so soon.
by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:00 am
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Deep Down: Bestselling author focuses on eccentricities of Natchez, its struggles with past
Richard Grant spent little time in Natchez before he knew he was going to write a book about the town and its people.
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:00 am
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Vidalia board reverses votes on appointments
An apparent tug of war between Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft and members of the town council continued in a special-called meeting Tuesday.
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:18 pm
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Miss-Lou preparing for flooding, possible tornadoes from Hurricane Laura
Adams County Emergency Management officials are making preparations for localized flooding, possible tornadoes and damaging wind gusts after Hurricane Laura makes landfall Wednesday.
by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:17 pm
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Longwood’s iconic roofs receive protective waterproof coating
Workers from Gulf Coast Environmental Services apply a coat of silicone onto the metal roofs of Longwood. The coating allows historic roofs on landmark buildings, ...
by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, August 23, 2020 12:00 am
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Two new COVID-19 deaths reported by Adams County coroner Saturday morning.
Two new COVID-19 deaths were reported overnight by Adams County Coroner James Lee Saturday morning.
by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:57 am
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NASD to host help sessions for parents
The first day of school for Natchez-Adams School District students may be Sept. 9, but the real learning for parents begins Monday.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 21, 2020 8:59 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Man shot to death in Fayette on Friday morning
FAYETTE — One man is dead and another man is in custody after a Friday morning shooting on Main Street in Fayette.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 21, 2020 5:45 pm
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Miss-Lou could end up between two hurricanes early next week; officials ‘on readiness level’
If the forecasts hold true, Miss-Lou residents could find themselves between two hurricanes early next week. Adams County Emergency Management officials are keeping their eyes ...
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 21, 2020 10:07 am
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Natchez-Adams School District receives national grant for 350 laptops
The Natchez-Adams School District is one of 45 school districts in the nation to be awarded a national Creating Learning Connections grant. Through the grant, ...
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:24 pm
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With three weeks before school starts, Natchez officials still working to secure bus contract
Who will run buses when Natchez public schools start the new school year in September? That was one of the questions on the minds of ...
by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9:50 am
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$108,000 reward offered for information in fatal shooting of off-duty state trooper
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A $108,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of any person related to the Friday ...
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 7, 2020 8:56 pm
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Vidalia mayor breaks tie to allow billboard to stay on Carter Street
One Vidalia billboard seems to be garnering as much attention in City Hall as it does on Carter Street.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 7, 2020 8:39 pm
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Officials: Now is time to register to vote
Although absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 presidential election will not be ready until the middle of September, local election officials said now is the ...
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 6, 2020 8:45 pm
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More than half choose virtual learning for Concordia Parish schools
The Concordia Parish School District has moved the start of the school year to Aug. 24.
by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, August 6, 2020 12:25 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Balloons will fly; music events, other festivities canceled for balloon fest 2020
The Miss-Lou skies may be filled with hot-air balloons this October, but the festival grounds will be empty.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 31, 2020 7:50 pm
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Donations sought for Gayrage Sale encore
If you missed the good deals at this year’s annual Gayrage Sale, you are in luck.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 31, 2020 7:43 pm
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Someone to look up to: Merrill sworn in for second term as Vidalia police chief
Photos of the swearing-in of Vidalia Police Chief Joey Merrill and Vidalia Alderman Brent Smith.
by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 31, 2020 6:48 pm
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