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Officials say 102 year-old building needs work

NATCHEZ — After decades of service, the Senior Citizens’ Multipurpose Center needs a good facelift. This comes as no surprise, though, as the center is ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, September 3, 2015 12:01 am

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City official: Insurance is big obstacle

City leaders continued crunching numbers for nearly four hours Tuesday to prepare a proposed 2015-2016 budget. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 12:05 am

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Did Ridgecrest woman steal cop radios?

A Ridgecrest woman was arrested Monday for allegedly using stolen radio equipment to monitor police communications. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 12:04 am

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City budget talks begin today

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Board of Aldermen will host the first of several work sessions today to plan out the 2015-2016 budget. The board will ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, August 31, 2015 12:12 am

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Natchezians helped with rescue efforts

NATCHEZ — As the water rose, so did the fear. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:04 am

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Natchez men break state gator record

NATCHEZ — Lurking beneath the water of Old River Friday night was an 822-pound monster. Its fangs alone could easily puncture any hunter’s boat — ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:03 am

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Commission approves landscaping plans for Bridge of Sighs

NATCHEZ — With a sigh-worthy view in place, the Bridge of Sighs is now scheduled to get some swoon-worthy landscaping. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, August 29, 2015 12:05 am

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Music festival asks for Margeret Martin lease

NATCHEZ — World-class performers have graced the Blackburn Theater stage at Margaret Martin Performing Arts Center. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, August 29, 2015 12:02 am

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Natchez man dies in house fire

NATCHEZ — A wheelchair bound Natchez man died in a house fire Thursday afternoon at 8 Davis Lane. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Friday, August 28, 2015 12:05 am

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Natchez man dies in house fire

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man died in a house fire at 8 Davis Lane Thursday afternoon. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, August 27, 2015 4:31 pm

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Man resists arrest after alleged felony theft

VIDALIA — A Vidalia man claiming to be a preacher was arrested Wednesday on charges of fraud, or in his case, allegedly breaking one of ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, August 27, 2015 12:04 am

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Aldermen vote to borrow $350,000 for payroll

The Natchez Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 Tuesday to borrow $350,000 to cover payroll and other obligations due through the end of the month. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 12:37 am

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More than $3,000 in equipment taken from city cemetery

NATCHEZ — Natchez City Cemetery employees discovered more than $3,000 worth of equipment missing Monday morning from the cemetery’s maintenance barn. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:06 am

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Board discusses redistricting in executive session

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Board of Aldermen spoke publicly for approximately three minutes Monday about its plans to redistrict its six wards. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:04 am

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City submits for audit 53 days late

NATCHEZ — Fifty-three days after the city’s 2013-2104 audit was due, the Natchez city clerk’s office on Friday sent its financial records to outside auditors ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Monday, August 24, 2015 12:04 am

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Mayor, board to talk redistricting

NATCHEZ — It’s time to draw the line — six lines, to be exact. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Sunday, August 23, 2015 12:03 am

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Applebee’s may locate to Natchez

NATCHEZ — Applebee’s might be eating good in a new neighborhood this fall — Natchez. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, August 22, 2015 12:05 am

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Developer has big plans for Winchester neighborhood

NATCHEZ — Now that the full 14 acres across from Winchester Road and ending at Ashburn Street have been rezoned for mixed-density housing, local housing ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, August 15, 2015 12:08 am

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Officials weigh in on what casino closing means for finances

NATCHEZ — Despite never leaving dock for more than 22 years, the Isle of Capri Casino has made economic ripples throughout Natchez and Adams County. Read more

by Sarah Cook, Saturday, August 15, 2015 12:07 am

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Couple makes amends in domestic dispute

NATCHEZ — What began as an alleged kidnapping Tuesday turned into a simple domestic dispute. At approximately 4 p.m. Monday, Cedric D. Farris, 28, of ... Read more

by Sarah Cook, Thursday, August 13, 2015 12:04 am

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