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Locals come together to embrace sustainable living

NATCHEZ — As Ralph wrestled with an intruder in the grass south of town, Ty Anderson swooped to his rescue, rake in hand. “It’s dead,” ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, May 7, 2012 10:20 am

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Family cherishes every moment after diagnosis

NATCHEZ — When Jennifer McGivaren talked about her husband, Matt, recently she rolled her eyes to the side and sighed. Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:09 am

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Relay for Life, Festival of Music top weekend

NATCHEZ — A weekend of music, flowers, furniture and honeybees will offer springtime a respite from the workweek. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:08 am

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Music festival offers culture to locals and performers

  NATCHEZ — On stage, Emily Lockhart is Yum-Yum, the apple of Nanki-Poos’ eye, taunting him with a booming soprano voice and the flutter of ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:37 am

City elections 2012

Arceneaux-Mathis, Gray win; Dillard, Smith advance

Voters in Natchez showed out in favor of every incumbent on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries, and newcomer Sarah Carter Smith edged out her primary ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:13 am

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County will get $190,750 in grants

Adams County Supervisors got wind Tuesday that their recent trip to Washington, D.C., paid off by $190,750. Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:07 am

Style: Engagements

Smith-Wagoner

Kristy Smith and Rusty Wagoner announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is employed by Plantation Oaks Nursing Center in Wisner, La. She is ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 30, 2012 10:31 am

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Local houses inspire stock plans

NATCHEZ — Growing up dripping sweat and carving curves in wood to help his carpenter father on the job inspired Kirya J. Duncan into a ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 30, 2012 10:03 am

Business Briefcase

UMB Bank announces board chair, members

NATCHEZ — James M. Biglane, CEO of UMB Bank recently announced the chairman of and additions to UMB board and a promotion at United Mississippi ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 30, 2012 9:59 am

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Bullying Summit to talk serious issues

NATCHEZ — Students and parents who know what it’s like, and especially those who don’t, can learn about the cause and effects of bullying at ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Friday, April 27, 2012 12:03 am

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Scarlet A has place today

On Wednesday night, Cathedral School senior Madison Watts stood her ground at the town scaffold with pride as hateful peers shouted slurs her way. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, April 26, 2012 12:01 am

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Rockin’ events fill up weekend schedule

The only complaint this spring weekend should be about the number of choices for a good time. Read more

by Emily Lane, Thursday, April 26, 2012 12:01 am

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Symphony Home and Garden Tour peeks into local lifetsyles

Less than two of weeks ago, antebellum houses shut their doors for the close of Spring Pilgrimage, and hostesses stowed their hoop skirts and lace ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 10:14 am

Christina Hall

Casserole ideal in a busy pinch

NATCHEZ — With its longer days, spring usually finds me in my yard every afternoon. This year finds me at my computer finishing lists for ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 10:50 am

editors pick

Fire survivor grateful to be alive

Probably more than any other day of the year, today, Rosalie W. Hawkins feels poignantly grateful to be so old, she said. Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 23, 2012 12:05 am

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Four injured in two-car wreck in Morgantown

One woman was airlifted by helicopter at Morgantown Elementary School and three others transported by ambulance to Natchez Regional Medical Center following a two-vehicle wreck ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Monday, April 23, 2012 12:04 am

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Doctors, health care providers meet with public

When the Miss-Lou Regional Health Care Committee polled the public to find out what’s lacking in the area as far as health care, the main ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:14 am

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Allen wins Ferriday mayor; Ferrington on top by 1 vote

After running what he called a clean race and scoring a win in Saturday’s Concordia Parish runoff election, Ferriday Mayor-Elect Gene Allen said he’s ready ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:13 am

Business

Local businesses steer clear of campaigning on the clock

NATCHEZ — With local elections heating up, how do businesses prevent friction of neighboring yards signs from affecting their bottom line? The politics police can’t ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:00 am

Style feature

McLaurin Steppers find the beat through discipline, mutual respect

  NATCHEZ — The performances don’t garner crowds like a football game, the coach doesn’t get paid and the players are barely pushing 5-feet tall. ... Read more

by Emily Lane, Sunday, April 22, 2012 12:00 am

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