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Supervisors to pay crane insurance

During a special meeting Monday the Adams County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to temporarily pay insurance on a $2 million crane used at the ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 12:00 am

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Naked man arrested after struggle

Cory Wayne Renfrow’s alleged nude journey into the white light landed him in a city jail cell early Tuesday morning. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 12:00 am

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Authorities wary of new pipe and tobacco shop

The Dymka Shop on Lower Woodville Road had a quiet grand opening this week, but its wide selection of tobacco water pipes, hookahs and sex ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, June 19, 2010 12:00 am

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Casino developers update planning commission

Premier Gaming Group President Kevin Preston addressed the Natchez Planning Commission Thursday, offering a brief update on plans to develop a casino at Roth Hill. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, June 18, 2010 12:00 am

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Nix begins work as new city planner

Robert Nix’s first five days on the job have been a lesson in the two L’s — listening and learning. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, June 18, 2010 12:00 am

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Motorcycle accident injures man

A man was seriously injured Tuesday morning when his motorcycle collided with an SUV outside the United Way Office on Canal Street. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:00 am

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Two cousins arrested for grand larceny

Two cousins are in jail after allegedly stealing two flat-screen televisions from a local bed and breakfast. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez sales tax revenues on the rise

Like this week’s temperatures, city sales tax revenues are creeping higher. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:00 am

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Fireworks set for the Fourth

Sparks will definitely fly in the Miss-Lou this Independence Day. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:00 am

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City pursues HUD grant to restore houses

Like the Adams County Board of Supervisors, the Natchez Board of Aldermen recently voted to pursue a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, June 13, 2010 1:00 am

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Annual Juneteenth celebration canceled

What would have been the 16th annual Miss-Lou Juneteenth Celebration has been canceled due to lack of support. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, June 11, 2010 12:00 am

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Bridge lighting set for June 25

Now that the circuits have been tightened and the bulbs have been tested, the time has come to flick the switch on the Mississippi River ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, June 10, 2010 12:00 am

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Shootings, robbery may be linked

Natchez Police are investigating a possible link between two shootings and an armed robbery that occurred this week. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 12:00 am

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Wildlife refuge works to extend Magnolia Trail

Friday’s rains temporarily halted the project to extend the Magnolia Trail at the St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge, but the showers didn’t dampen volunteers’ ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Monday, June 7, 2010 12:00 am

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Man stealing air conditioning unit caught in the act

This week’s sweltering temperatures prompted an alleged burglar to cool off on someone else’s dime. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, June 5, 2010 12:00 am

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City Planner Nix swayed by Natchez’s charm

You could say Robert Nix’s first impression of Natchez was love at first sight. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, June 4, 2010 12:00 am

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Natchez hires city planner

City Clerk Donnie Holloway announced Wednesday that Robert Nix has been selected as the new city planner. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Thursday, June 3, 2010 12:00 am

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Is Natchez primed for mass transit?

New Yorkers and Natchezians share much in common — larger than life personalities, a love for the arts, and believe it or not, hospitality. Could ... Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:06 am

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Engineer: City sinkholes not a safety risk

Two sinkholes on George F. West Boulevard are not expected to pose a safety risk, Natchez City Engineer David Gardner said Friday. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Saturday, May 29, 2010 12:00 am

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Farmer’s market set to reopen June 12

Alcorn State University’s Extension Program has marked new, yet temporary territory for its farmer’s market. Read more

by Cassandra Mickens, Friday, May 28, 2010 12:00 am

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