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Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment

VIDALIA, La. — Officials of the Concordia Parish Police Jury on Monday promised to “do better” at communicating and fulfilling the needs of other boards ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 26, 2024 3:06 pm

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Natchez Walmart open now after power loss causes brief closure

An accident causing power loss resulted in a brief closure of the Natchez Walmart on Friday afternoon. The closing was reported around 1:30 p.m. and ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 26, 2024 3:00 pm

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3 suspects charged with murder after Southern University student’s body found in Wilkinson County

WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. — Three arrests have been made for the murder of a Southern University student whose body was found earlier this week ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 26, 2024 2:43 pm

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BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship

NATCHEZ — Joy Roland, a recent graduate of Natchez Early College Academy, was among 10 outstanding graduating seniors throughout the State of Mississippi to be ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 26, 2024 7:30 am

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MINORVILLE: Jubilee tradition continues Saturday for historic neighborhood

NATCHEZ — The historic neighborhood along Minor Street and surrounding area, once home to the Concord estate, join once again for a jubilee celebration this ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:22 pm

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Ex-daycare worker resentenced in child abuse case

VIDALIA, La. — A former employee of Noah’s Ark Daycare who pleaded guilty to six felony counts of cruelty to juveniles in 2022 was resentenced ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:17 pm

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‘A Great Man’: Longtime Vidalia judge Murray dies

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia lost a long-time town attorney, town judge, all-around “great man” and public servant last weekend. Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft said he ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:38 pm

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UPDATE: Concordia Sheriff’s Office deputy standing in as Ferriday Police Chief after chief, several officers resigned

FERRIDAY, La. — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Marcellus Cummings is the acting chief of the Ferriday Police Department while Ferriday officials look for a ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 2:04 pm

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Natchez Film Co’s ‘Postal Parasites’ places 3rd overall in 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans competition

Natchez Film Co’s “Postal Parasites placed third overall out of the 29 teams who registered in the 48 Hour Film Project: New Orleans. The 48-Hour ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, July 22, 2024 12:31 pm

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Natchez Balloon Festival photo scene on new Visit Mississippi cab in London

International travelers may spot a photo of the Natchez Balloon Festival on the wrap of a new Visit Mississippi taxi cab. Director of Tourism for ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, July 22, 2024 10:22 am

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UPDATE: Ferriday officer who claims stolen identity will still have to prove his innocence in court

FERRIDAY, La. — A Ferriday police officer is returning to work after being arrested on felony warrants from another state on Thursday. Mayor Alvin Garrison ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 19, 2024 6:21 pm

Business

New funding formula should increase revenue for school district by nearly $390K

NATCHEZ — A new funding formula that Mississippi legislators have put in place for kindergarten through 12th-grade public education will increase funds to Natchez Adams ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 19, 2024 3:14 pm

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School board seeks cameras to solve vandalism issue in vacant school buildings

NATCHEZ — When students moved out of the former Robert Lewis Middle and Joseph Frazier Elementary schools, vandals moved in. Superintendent Zandra McDonald-Green addressed the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Ferriday Mayor: Officer arrested because of having identity stolen

FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday officials said felony warrants placed on a police officer were because of misidentification when the officer lost or had his ID ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 19, 2024 11:44 am

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Natchez-Adams School District supplying all students with free, custom backpacks

NATCHEZ — With the help of a Natchez High School alumnus, Natchez Adams School District is supplying every student with customized book bags at no ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, July 19, 2024 10:11 am

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Internet too slow in the county? Here’s a number to call

NATCHEZ — Residents of Adams, Lincoln and Pike counties with poor internet or none at all could be eligible for improved service funded by federal ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:17 am

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Airport borrows $200K from American Rescue Plan funds for grant match

NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors agreed to front the Natchez-Adams County Airport $200,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to begin construction ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:30 pm

Business

School board approves budget with increased tax request

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Adams School District on Tuesday approved its Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget with a request for a 1 percent increase, or approximately ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:29 pm

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May sunset photo contest winner announced

NATCHEZ — Mary Seni has been named the first winner of the Natchez Sunset Photo Contest for the month of May. The contest, spanning 12 ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:43 pm

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Fayette man dies while in MDOC custody

NATCHEZ — A Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate from Fayette has died after being found unresponsive at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:47 pm

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