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Sunday focus: Community embraces veterans

For the past three years, one local veteran said he has received a handwritten card for Veterans Day that touches his heart.  Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:11 am

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Public forums on efficient government, consolidation proposed

Natchez Mayor Darryl Grennell has asked aldermen to consider approving a series of forums on “Greater Efficiency in Local Government” at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:10 am

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Grant helps ACSO purchase vehicles

A $45,300 rural development grant will help purchase four new cars for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, officials said. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 11, 2018 12:08 am

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Adams County man to be charged with attempted murder

A Hazelhurst man was shot Thursday morning in Adams County and the alleged shooter was in custody later in the day and will be charged ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Friday, November 9, 2018 12:53 am

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ACT scores decline for Natchez-Adams School District

Students in the Natchez-Adams School District showed a decline in ACT scores released Thursday by the Mississippi Department of Education. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Friday, November 9, 2018 12:44 am

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Franklin schools get $700K grant

The State Board of Education approved a $690,463 grant to be distributed over a three-year period to the Franklin County School District, the state board ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Friday, November 9, 2018 12:31 am

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WWII vet to be honored

A highly decorated veteran and longtime resident of Natchez will be recognized posthumously for his patriotism in a ceremony Friday. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 8, 2018 1:22 am

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Last 2 precinct results are in

 Votes from two precincts were retrieved Wednesday after Adams County Election Commission members said they worked around a computer problem. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 8, 2018 1:19 am

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2 armed robbery suspects caught

Two of three suspects in a Wednesday afternoon armed robbery were in custody shortly after the incident, but the other one was on the loose ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 8, 2018 1:15 am

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Adams County precincts see high voter turnout; experience a few glitches

  NATCHEZ – Tuesday’s election had an exceptional turnout in Adams County, local election officials said. Adams County voters cast 9,886 votes which is 52.63 ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:04 am

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Democrats lead among Adams County voters

NATCHEZ — More than 9,886 voters turned out for Tuesday’s election with 52.63 percent of the county’s 18,878 registered voters casting ballots. The number of ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:00 am

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Old Country Club Road shooting suspect who fled to Texas extradited, held without bond.

The suspect in an Aug. 29 shooting who fled to Texas has been extradited and was being held Sunday without bond on five counts of ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 4, 2018 9:09 pm

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City planning public forums on consolidation of services, municipal government

City leaders are exploring the possibility of a series of educational public forums on consolidating services between the City of Natchez and Adams County. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Sunday, November 4, 2018 12:39 am

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Chamber Gala is Nov. 13

The Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce’s Gala Membership Celebration is an opportunity to have lots of fun while recognizing those who make the Natchez-Adams County ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:15 am

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Monmouth celebrates 200th year

Period dancers and re-enactors will be part of the fun Saturday as the Monmouth Historic Inn celebrates its bicentennial. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:11 am

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Severe weather predicted for late Wednesday through Thursday

Likely tornadoes, possible flash flooding and cooler air are predicted to hit the Natchez area late Wednesday through Thursday morning. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 12:17 am

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Halloween will be frightfully fun in Natchez

Plenty of candy will be available for the taking tonight as the city scares up some Halloween fun for trick-or-treaters. Read more

by Gene Coleman, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:51 pm

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Team Natchez excels in fight against cancer

The Natchez community has stepped up in a big way to fight cancer and raised more than $28,000 to date as part of the American ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 10:43 pm

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State-appointed auditor may take over Clayton finances

The Village of Clayton could have a state-appointed fiscal auditor take over its operations before the end of November to manage financial struggles and address ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:31 am

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GRITS gathers gifts for soldiers

Pattie Jones wanted to do something nice for the troops at Christmastime a few years ago, and with one little mistake in ordering she found ... Read more

by Gene Coleman, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:01 am

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