Matt Burrowes, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper

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Weekend Ticket: Ice skating on tap for Christmas celebration

Editor’s note: The original version of this story included an incorrect time for the dancing on the bluff. The event is from 10:30 to 11:30 ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, December 13, 2012 12:01 am

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Season of Wishes: Pups, kitties hope for warm Christmas season, too

Just over a month ago, a 1-year-old hound dog, covered in mange and fleas and in major need of medical help was dropped off at ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:03 am

Business

Bed and breakfast owners join to have bigger tourism presence

Being a bed and breakfast establishment means competing with larger hotels to fill rooms and turn a profit. In an area such as the Miss-Lou ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Sunday, December 9, 2012 12:01 am

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Season of Wishes: Habitat wants homes for the holidays

NATCHEZ — Christmas will come a little late for the Watson family, approximately eight months late, but the family of six doesn’t mind. For them, ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, December 6, 2012 12:02 am

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Weekend Ticket: Warm holiday fun abounds

NATCHEZ — With temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s, it’s going to be a pleasant — though perhaps not Christmassy — weekend to enjoy ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, December 6, 2012 12:01 am

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YOU’RE INVITED: Victorian delights await at Magnolia Hall Thursday

NATCHEZ — For those who have yet to hum the first Christmas carol or munch on holiday goodies, the Natchez Garden Club has an invitation. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 12:01 am

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Concordia fund brings 500 smiles

Christmas is the time of giving, and that’s exactly why the Concordia Christmas Charity Fund exists. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:03 am

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Bright Future: Teen can handle the heat

MONTEREY — If Jeff Britt tried to light a fire under his teenage son, Elliot would just put it out and carry on. But the ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:47 am

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Weekend ticket: Bazaar headlines holiday kickoff

NATCHEZ — With sunny skies and mild temperatures in the forecast, it’s going to be a weekend full of Christmas cheer. Trinity Holiday Bazaar The ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:04 am

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Season of Wishes: Parish sheriff’s office continues holiday bike tradition

The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office is once again taking donations for its Christmas trikes and bikes program. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:02 am

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The Dart: T-day is free day for kids

While Thanksgiving week may mean hours spent cooking, traveling and shopping for most parents, for children around the Miss-Lou it means a week with no ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Monday, November 26, 2012 12:04 am

Business

Bakery business a sweet one

Baking is a sweet business getting sweeter. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:05 am

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Black Friday comes a day early

NATCHEZ — The dash to get the best Black Friday bargains begin tonight. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, November 22, 2012 12:02 am

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Weekend Ticket: Weekend full of fun events

NATCHEZ — Temperatures should start to drop as the holiday weekend approaches, but there will still be plenty to do for families looking to relax ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, November 22, 2012 12:01 am

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Vidalia community gathers to praise, rejoice and give thanks

Singing, dancing, rejoicing and a message of thankfulness filled Tuesday night’s Vidalia Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service at the First Assembly of God. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:06 am

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The Dart: Local man does it his way

Ray Bruce Curlee won’t let his next birthday slow him down or alter his plans. Curlee will turn 82 on Nov. 30. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Monday, November 19, 2012 12:02 am

Style feature

CHRISTMAS 2012: TOP GIFTS

Guns, grills and tool-belt gadgets will top the Christmas lists of many Miss-Lou males this December, while the ladies’ lists will include things that smell ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:01 am

Business

The shows will go on: Natchez Little Theatre takes funding cut

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Little Theatre has felt the effects of tightened government funding and in turn, the people behind the curtains have had to ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:01 am

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Plenty to do as fall settles in this weekend

NATCHEZ — Cool temperatures and falling leaves welcome a slightly slower pre-holiday weekend, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:19 am

Style feature

Help Operation Christmas Child fill a few hearts

For six years, a basement room at Parkway Baptist Church has been a vessel for people in the Miss-Lou to make a difference for disadvantaged ... Read more

by Matt Burrowes, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:01 am

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