Chat Construction tears down the gymnasium at the former Washington School located at the corner of U.S. 61 and Jefferson College Street above and at top. The roof collapsed in June after the gymnasium sat unused for years. Chat Construction anticipates the demolition job taking the rest of the week. One of the men working for Chat Construction, Terrell Hall, attended Washington School in the late 60’s and remembers playing in the gym. “There were some memories in there,” he said. “It was one of the finest gyms.” (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)