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Natchez Rue 21 store not closing

Rue21 is closing 400 unprofitable stores across the county — including 13 in Mississippi — but the teen clothing retailer’s Natchez location is expected to ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 1:08 am

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Tourists greeted by new experience at Natchez Visitor Reception Center

Instead of navigating their own way to a smiling face welcoming them to Natchez, tourists are now immediately greeted as they step into the Natchez ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:46 am

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Community Development Block Grants for fire station discussed

A little more than a dozen Natchez firefighters and a handful of city officials attended a public hearing Tuesday to hear plans for a nearly ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 12:42 am

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Public hearing for fire station grant today

Natchez residents looking to share their opinions about the possibility of the city applying for a grant to renovate a fire station can do so ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 1:49 am

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Young bear spotted, videoed in downtown Natchez

A young black bear was spotted wandering in downtown Natchez near Myrtle Avenue Sunday afternoon. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Monday, April 17, 2017 12:35 am

Business

Natchez merchants are working together to re-energize downtown

A recently formed coalition of merchants is bringing a new energy to downtown hoping to enliven the district for tourists and locals alike. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 16, 2017 12:58 am

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Aldermen decide to issue request for proposals for Duncan Park building

Following a request from a local fraternity to renovate and lease an old clubhouse at Duncan Park, the Natchez Board of Aldermen has decided to ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 16, 2017 12:06 am

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Natchez woman arrested in shooting

A Natchez woman has been arrested for reportedly shooting a man during a domestic disturbance early Thursday morning on Dumas Drive. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, April 14, 2017 12:44 am

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$91K in marijuana seized during Thursday arrest

An Adams County man was charged with drug trafficking and 10 pounds of medical-grade marijuana seized during a drug bust Thursday. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, April 14, 2017 12:40 am

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Arrest made in armed robbery of tire shop

A Natchez man was charged Thursday for reportedly robbing an East Franklin Street business owner at gunpoint last week. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, April 14, 2017 12:35 am

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Police release photos of armed robbery suspects

The Natchez Police Department has released photos of suspects during a recent convenience store robbery and is asking residents for help identifying the robbers. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Friday, April 14, 2017 12:34 am

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Record-size black bear killed in vehicle crash

A record-size Louisiana black bear was killed when a vehicle collided with the bear last week on U.S. 61 in Wilkinson County just south of ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Thursday, April 13, 2017 1:30 am

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Another Natchez convenience store robbed Tuesday

Natchez police are searching for four armed suspects who reportedly robbed the Zipy convenience store on Old Washington Road early Tuesday morning. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 12:59 am

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Future of former General Hospital building debated

After hearing concerns from residents in the neighborhood, the Natchez Board of Aldermen postponed action Tuesday regarding the future of the former General Hospital building ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 12:56 am

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City may decide on future of former General Hospital building today

City officials are expected to recommend today to the Natchez Board of Aldermen that a nonprofit foundation be permitted to develop the former General Hospital ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 12:23 am

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Residents warned of scam

The Vidalia Police Department is warning residents of a possible scam attempting to defraud utilities customers. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 12:19 am

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Longtime Vidalia police officer remembered

In the more than 30 years that Frank Webb wore a badge, he inspired many others to walk the thin blue line with dedication and ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 12:17 am

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Officials: Trump’s cuts could be bad news for area

In his recently unveiled “budget blueprint,” President Donald Trump proposes deep cuts to programs and agencies that have provided millions of dollars for projects and ... Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Sunday, April 9, 2017 12:13 am

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East Franklin Street tire shop owner robbed at gunpoint

Natchez police are searching for a man who reportedly robbed a tire shop owner at gunpoint after a disagreement over a purchase Thursday evening. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, April 8, 2017 1:17 am

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Officials, convenience store managers talk crime

Following multiple recent robberies and burglaries, community law enforcement leaders and local convenience store managers met Friday to discuss ideas for deterring future crimes. Read more

by Lindsey Shelton, Saturday, April 8, 2017 12:43 am

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