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NASD survey available online
On Monday, the Natchez-Adams School District launched an online survey asking community members for feedback about the district.
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Black Friday crowds flock to mall
By the time Belk opened its doors at 6 p.m. Thursday night, Latarsha Shelton had already been waiting for three hours.
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, November 27, 2015 12:00 am
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Giving thanks and giving back: Locals gather at Stewpot for Thanksgiving
Volunteers gathered at the Stewpot Thursday to help serve Thanksgiving dinner to those in need.
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, November 27, 2015 12:00 am
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Locals share thanks for families during holiday season
Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a time for people to take a minute and reflect on things for which they’re thankful, before eating a big meal and ...
by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, November 26, 2015 12:57 am
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Weekend Ticket: Christmas, art events headline weekend
Once today’s turkey becomes tomorrow’s leftovers, all eyes begin looking forward to Christmas this weekend and several local events will help usher in the yuletide ...
by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, November 26, 2015 12:57 am
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Bright Future: McLaurin student wins outstanding pre-teen honor
When Destiny Addae was born, doctors told her mother that Destiny had a 99.9-percent chance of being deaf.
by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:21 am
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Holiday events to meet everyone’s tastes fill the Miss-Lou calendar
Christmas might not be for another month, but the sound of sleigh bells can already be heard in Natchez. Here’s a look at some of ...
by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:03 am
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The Dart: Local woman enjoys sacred time
As parishioners entered Assumption Catholic Church Sunday, the sight of holy water, wafers and wine at the entrance greeted them.
by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 23, 2015 12:00 am
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Second man charged in connection with fatal shooting
A second Ferriday man was arrested Friday in connection to a fatal Nov. 14 shooting.
by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:05 am
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First black ACSO deputy since Reconstruction remembered
After decades of protecting and shaping his community, both in and out of uniform, Elijah Johnson died Tuesday at the age of 87.
by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:03 am
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Day of Dialogue opens race discussion
Thoughtful conversations filled the Natchez Convention Center Saturday morning as residents came together to discuss race.
by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 22, 2015 12:02 am
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Parenting expert, columnist coming to Cathedral in February
A nationally syndicated columnist and parenting expert will speak at Cathedral School in February.
by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:02 am
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Day of Dialogue set for Saturday
On Saturday, a group of local residents will come together hoping to shift the conversation about race from people talking at each other to people ...
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, November 20, 2015 1:36 am
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State department of education visits NASD for study
West Elementary School received a special visit Wednesday from the Mississippi Department of Education as part of a study on the Literacy-Based Promotion Act.
by Leah Schwarting, Friday, November 20, 2015 1:35 am
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Weekend Ticket: Christmas events, forum, brunch headline weekend
Christmas spirit and goodwill toward men is in the air this weekend with a classic ballet, a day of discourse, brunch and pictures of pets ...
by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:23 am
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Bright Future: Ferriday High junior enjoys representing school on advisory council
Representing a school for district officials may seem like a tough order for most students, but it’s old hat for a Ferriday High School junior.
by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:01 am
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Local volunteers collecting donations for Operation Christmas Child
Volunteers began organizing Monday what has become a holiday tradition for dozens of Natchez area residents — sending the love of Christmas around the globe, ...
by Leah Schwarting, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 12:07 am
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School testing discussed
NATCHEZ — Over the years the amount, and emphasis, of testing in schools ebbs and flows but remains a prickly issue. Many parents and educators ...
by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 16, 2015 12:11 am
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Third-graders hope to pass on fourth try
NATCHEZ — Tuesday some Natchez-Adams School District third-graders will take the Third Grade Reading Summative Assessment for the fourth time. It’s the first time students ...
by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 16, 2015 12:10 am
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THE DART: Life is a road trip
NATCHEZ — When The Dart landed on State Street, Floridians Andrew Turner and Christina Rivello were getting ready to visit Magnolia Bluffs Casino. It’s just ...
by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 16, 2015 12:01 am
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