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Mississippi author’s novel to be adapted into movie. Filming to start in Natchez in July.
From the Oxford Eagle Oxford author Michael Farris Smith will soon see his fourth novel, “The Fighter,” come ...
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Week-long Juneteenth celebration starts Monday
NATCHEZ — In 2018, the late Rev. Kevin Deason of New Direction Outreach Ministries helped organize a multi-day ...
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New owners plan to restore Ritz theater on Commerce Street
NATCHEZ — The Historic Natchez Foundation announced this week that the former Ritz Theater on Commerce Street has ...
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Veteran, 84, receives his high school diploma
LORMAN — While many graduates feel as though they’ve waited a long time to finally walk across the ...
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Watson starting as new Superintendent of Concordia Parish Schools
VIDALIA — The Concordia Parish School Board on Thursday approved a new superintendent contract with Toyua Watson, who ...
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Gene Brashier put time, effort into Natchez Adams Softball
Gene Brashier spent much of his time coaching and umpiring in the Natchez-Adams Softball League. He started out ...
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Natchez Adams Youth Softball League awards two graduates scholarships
Natchez Adams Youth Softball League closed their season with a ceremony to hand out awards to players. Two ...
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Duncan Park Golf has great things in store
Last weekend golfers played in The Natchez Open on a picturesque Duncan Park Golf Course. Several golfers mentioned ...
Opinion
Orwell knew the inherent power of the big lie
“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.”—George Orwell ROLLING FORK—The truth can, indeed, set you free, ...
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Juneteenth – A celebration for all of us
I will never forget the first time I heard about Juneteenth. My friend and pastor, the late Bishop ...
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Crime Reports: June 10, 2021
Natchez Police Department Arrests — Tuesday Don Ray Barnes, 20, 8 Redd Loop Road No. 28, Natchez, on ...
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Summer is the time to prepare for bow season
NATCHEZ — The opening day of bow season is months away, but right now is the best time ...
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Southern Designs expansion to bring new businesses to old Kmart property
NATCHEZ — Now that the former Kmart in Natchez on John R. Junkin Drive — which has been ...
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Bear on bluff has been captured
NATCHEZ — The Donut Shop doughnuts proved too much of a temptation. At about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, a ...
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Jury finds Washington not guilty in murder case; sheriff reacts to verdict
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten was shocked and discouraged on Wednesday afternoon when a jury found ...
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Sheriff: Stay away from Fort Rosalie area because of bear
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten has asked all residents stay away from the area of Fort ...
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Duncan Park Youth Tennis Camp serving kids during the summer
Tiger Simons returned an underhand toss by volunteer coach Talton Trickey Wednesday Morning at a Duncan Park Youth ...
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ACCS Cheerleader Karly King to cheer at the University of Southern Mississippi
ACCS Cheerleader Karly King celebrated a signing day of her own to cheer at the University of Southern ...
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VIDEO: Community welcomes Southern Designs expansion in old K-Mart building
Watch video of the announcement for the expansion of Southern Designs and Gifts in the old K-Mart building ...
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Developers seek tax incentive to renovate historic Prentiss Club, other Broadway Street properties
NATCHEZ — The Natchez Mayor and Board of Aldermen have been asked to consider supporting a tax incentive ...
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Bears sighted near downtown, officials warn residents to not feed or approach animals
Brazen bears were out in force in Natchez on Wednesday.
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Southern Designs expanding to former K-Mart building in Natchez
NATCHEZ — Officials from Southern Designs and Gifts, a home décor manufacturing company in Vidalia, Louisiana, announced Wednesday ...
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Board of Supervisors approve funding for air travel study
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved funding a third of the $12,500 cost ...
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Kidnapping investigation continues
NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten confirmed his agency and others in the area are combing through ...
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Stolen gun links suspect to recent rash of vehicle burglaries
Natchez — On Tuesday, the Natchez Police Department arrested a man who had a gun in his possession ...