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Weekend Ticket: Fireworks, tricentennial celebration to kick of New Year

It’s out with the old and in with the new this weekend as Natchez celebrates the dawn of 2016 with fireworks, tours and a Unity, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 31, 2015 12:00 am

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Children learn about musical theater at winter workshop

The Beatles’ song “Can’t Buy Me Love” floated through the Natchez Little Theatre Tuesday, but the vocals weren’t British rockers. Instead, they belonged to the ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:00 am

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Bright Future: Trinity junior stays busy excelling in class, on court

Although he’s only 17, Cole Mosby runs on a tight schedule. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:00 am

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Storm damage light

Despite a tornado siren at 2:30 a.m. Monday morning, no tornadoes apparently touched down in Adams County and no major damage was reported. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:03 am

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Christmas trees can be recycled locallly

With Dec. 31 only days away, it’s time to start preparing for New Year celebrations, which means taking down the decorations — including the tree. ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:00 am

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Sunday Focus: What were the top stories of 2015?

As December ends, people often take a moment to reflect on the year’s events, all the changes enacted and memories made. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, December 27, 2015 12:01 am

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Christmas unusually warm this year

People might have been dreaming of a white Christmas when they woke up this morning, but it looks more likely for Miss-Lou residents to experience ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, December 25, 2015 12:01 am

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Officials caution holiday drivers

The holidays can be a time to visit family and celebrate, but they can also be a dangerous time to be on the road. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 24, 2015 12:01 am

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Weekend ticket: Holiday events light up the weekend

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and the entire Miss-Lou is ready for Christmas with a parade and party along with holiday ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 24, 2015 12:00 am

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Santa Claus is coming to town

In Natchez, Santa Claus arrives a day early, not in a sleigh pulled by eight tiny reindeer, but in a convoy of cars. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 12:25 am

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Bright Future: NASD Fourth grader tests at high school reading level

When Tavia Morris, 9, got her November STAR Assessment reading results back, the results indicated she was reading at the level of someone twice her ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 12:24 am

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Santa with a badge: Vidalia officers get into spirit of giving

A steady procession of Vidalia Police Department patrol cars pulled into the Walmart parking lot throughout Monday morning and early afternoon. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:00 am

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CPSO looking for suspected burglar

The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for an alleged burglar. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, December 21, 2015 11:59 pm

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CPSB gets $51K grants

VIDALIA — Special needs students in the Concordia Parish School District will receive extra help this year as they work toward graduation with a grant ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, December 21, 2015 12:11 am

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Only a minute: Natchez students help with tricentennial project

Before this week, Robert Bradford Jr., 16, had never heard of St. Clair Drake. But on Thursday, he was recording a video describing Drake’s efforts ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, December 19, 2015 12:15 am

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NASD Superintendent not surprised by district test scores

One day after state test scores were released, Superintendent Frederick Hill said he is not surprised by the Natchez-Adams School District’s performance. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, December 18, 2015 11:59 pm

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Natchez-Adams schools did not meet expectations on test scores

The majority of Natchez-Adams School District students in grades three through eight did not meet expectations in the preliminary test data released by the Mississippi ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, December 18, 2015 12:19 am

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Weekend ticket: Holiday events on tap for the weekend

As school winds down and anticipation builds for Christmas, residents can celebrate with theater and bird watching, topped off with a glass of milk punch. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:01 am

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Bright future: Delta Charter’s robotics team takes third in state competition

Inexperience didn’t stop Delta Charter School’s middle school robotics team from placing third earlier this month in robot performance at the First Lego League State ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:09 am

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Concordia Parish Police Jury bids farewell to two jurors

The Concordia Parish Police Jury said farewell to two of its members Monday — president Melvin Ferrington and juror Debbie Temple. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:04 am

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