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Monterey graduates celebrate

NATCHEZ — For the 32 graduates of Monterey High School, Saturday was a sad and joyous occasion — finally obtaining their diplomas and stepping into ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:01 am

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Teachers to get professional development

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees voted Thursday to partner with a teacher development organization to provide professional development for teachers. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Saturday, May 16, 2015 12:02 am

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Ferriday High School graduates open new chapter

NATCHEZ — Graduating senior Carolyn Dixon waved goodbye to Ferriday High School with 63 fellow graduates Thursday during Ferriday High School’s graduation ceremony. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Friday, May 15, 2015 12:05 am

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Bluff to be filled with fun, free events Saturday

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams County residents will have the opportunity to be empowered Saturday. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Friday, May 15, 2015 12:01 am

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Weekend Ticket: Big yam potatoes fiddle contest to headline weekend

NATCHEZ — An old time music gathering, a health event and celebrated music will take over the Miss-Lou this weekend. Storms and showers are expected ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:03 am

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Bright Future: Cathedral STAR student finds confidence in honor

Cathedral senior Silas Whitaker remains humble after receiving one the highest achievements of his graduating class. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Wednesday, May 13, 2015 12:02 am

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Natchez residents to place wreaths on tomb

NATCHEZ — Several Natchez residents will make a pilgrimage to the nation’s capitol next month to pay respect for those who served the nation for ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Monday, May 11, 2015 12:03 am

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McDonald named school district administrator of the year

NATCHEZ — Zandra McDonald knows what it takes to make students better than they once were. McDonald, who is the principal of Robert Lewis Magnet ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Monday, May 11, 2015 12:01 am

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Walters gives commencement speech at Alcorn

LORMAN — Dr. Jacqueline Walters encouraged 700 Alcorn State University graduates to challenge their minds, bodies and spirits Saturday. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Sunday, May 10, 2015 12:03 am

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Postal service stamps out hunger

NATCHEZ — Volunteers flocked to the U.S. Postal Service Saturday to participate in Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, where more than 16,000 pounds of nonperishable ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Sunday, May 10, 2015 12:02 am

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Veterans’ memorial set for arrival

Vidalia — A temporary memorial wall will arrive in Vidalia later this month to give Miss-Lou residents the opportunity to honor fallen soldiers. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Friday, May 8, 2015 12:02 am

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Knifing arrest made in Ferriday

FERRIDAY — A Ferriday man is in jail after allegedly cutting a man over a bottle of vodka. Lewis Anderson, 38, 309 Florida Ave., was ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Thursday, May 7, 2015 12:14 am

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Weekend filled with mudbugs, more

NATCHEZ — A crawfish countdown and entertaining tunes will give Miss-Lou residents summer fun this weekend. Cloudy conditions are expected this weekend with a slight ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Thursday, May 7, 2015 12:11 am

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Natchez-Adams School District honors parents of the year

NATCHEZ — Paul C. Hargrave doesn’t want anyone to notice when he walks the halls at Robert Lewis Magnet School, sits in on classes and ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 12:05 am

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STAR student Miller selects Bauerle as STAR teacher

NATCHEZ — Trinity Episcopal Day School senior Alex Miller said hard work pays off. Miller, 17, has been selected as Trinity’s 2014-15 STAR student for ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 12:02 am

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Trinity hosts Mayfair fundraiser

NATCHEZ — Class was in session Saturday when Trinity Episcopal Day School hosted its annual Trinity Mayfair. Organized by Trinity Public Information and Advancement Director ... Read more

by Devonte Demby, Monday, May 4, 2015 12:10 am

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Review of schools to be given at Monday gathering

Community members will have the opportunity Monday to get a review of the 2014-15 school year during the P16 Council’s final meeting. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Sunday, May 3, 2015 12:03 am

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There is no place like Relay: Teams keep up the fight

Staying out past bedtime isn’t for the faint of heart. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Sunday, May 3, 2015 12:02 am

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Relay for Life raises thousands for cancer research Friday night

Relay for Life organizers raised a substantial amount of money this year that will go on to support cancer research. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Sunday, May 3, 2015 12:00 am

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Miss-Lou event kicks off Friday in new venue

NATCHEZ — Mary-Ann Anderson was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Friday night she decided to celebrate her life. Read more

by Devonte Demby, Saturday, May 2, 2015 12:06 am

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