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Treatment has shrunk Monterey girl’s tumor

The experimental treatment meant to give a young Monterey girl a chance at beating a rare brain tumor appears to be having some success. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:58 am

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Putting down the polish: Smith retiring after 25 years in antique business

NATCHEZ — After more than two decades in the antiques business, Ricky Smith is putting down the furniture polish. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:05 am

Style feature

Youth acting workshop to present ‘Little Mermaid’

NATCHEZ — A casual look at the Natchez Little Theatre might not reveal it, but walking through the doors will take visitors to a world ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:01 am

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Adams County man on death row granted hearing that could lead to new trial

After more than 13 years on death row, an Adams County man has been granted a 2017 court date to argue that new evidence should ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, June 17, 2016 9:30 pm

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School board votes to merge two Morgantown academies

The Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to merge two of its middle school academies. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:03 am

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Officials inquire about international status for Natchez-Adams County Port

The Natchez-Adams County Port Commission instructed its port director Wednesday to look into what benefits being an international port of exit or entry could bring ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, June 16, 2016 12:02 am

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The Dart: Natchez teacher is a change maker

Sometimes change comes without effort. Other times, it’s a choice. The choice is what Charm Powell tries to teach to her students. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, June 13, 2016 12:23 am

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Natchez NOW seeking new members

The private sector organization that helps fund local economic development efforts is asking current members to recommit and is looking for new members. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Monday, June 13, 2016 12:11 am

Business

Time to chill out: Snoball stands compete with heat, each other

NATCHEZ — You’ve heard of the wars on drugs, terror and even women. But in the Miss-Lou, the transition at the end of the school year ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 12, 2016 12:05 am

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County supervisor named president of regional workforce board

Adams County Supervisor Angela Hutchins has been named the president of the workforce development board for Southcentral Mississippi Works. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, June 12, 2016 12:02 am

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Anniversary of Ben Chester White’s death commemorated

He died a violent death, but when Cranfield community members gathered Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of Ben Chester White’s slaying by Ku Klux ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, June 10, 2016 11:50 pm

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Vidalia breaks ground on $39M port

Vidalia officials broke ground Thursday on a $39 million port facility that Mayor Hyram Copeland characterized as what he considered “one of the biggest projects ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, June 10, 2016 12:04 am

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Recreation commission seeking bids for new facility

The Natchez-Adams County Recreation Commission is seeking bids for the sitework on the new recreation facility near Natchez High School, but the first round of ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, June 9, 2016 12:30 am

Z- Main story box

Voters overwhelmingly elect Grennell next Natchez mayor

Facing a setting sun as he stood atop the steps of Edelweiss on the Natchez bluff, Darryl Grennell told supporters that under his leadership Natchez ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 12:34 am

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Waiting at the starting line: Four months after election, newly-elected leaders yet to take office

Sabrina Doré has been getting calls from constituents who want or need things done. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, May 29, 2016 1:55 am

Business

After the outrage: Local tourism industry sees little impact following boycott threats

NATCHEZ — Maybe it was the scripted message affirming diversity that businesses took up when angry customers called. Maybe it was the Internet-viral call for Natchez ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Sunday, May 29, 2016 12:00 am

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Man indicted in double-killing

A Natchez man has been indicted in connection with an April double-killing in Vidalia. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, May 27, 2016 12:05 am

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Power plant dedicated for use

The south Louisiana power plant Vidalia and Jonesville will purchase power from has been dedicated for use. Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Friday, May 27, 2016 12:03 am

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Group to lease, pre-develop bean field property

The Natchez-Adams County Recreation Commission has tentatively agreed to lease the bean field property to a local group that will pre-develop the property for the ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Thursday, May 26, 2016 12:32 am

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Explosives not found after suspicious package discovered at Doctor’s Pavilion

The discovery of a suspicious but ultimately non-explosive package led to the clearing of the Doctor’s Pavilion next to Merit Health Natchez and a response ... Read more

by Vershal Hogan, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 1:06 am

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