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Adams County board awaits oil waste dump application for permit
NATCHEZ, Miss. - The Adams County board is still awaiting an application from the developers wanting permission to build an oil-waste dump on land owned by county Supervisor Kevin Wilson. Once the application is filed, a public hearing will be held before the board's other four members decide whether to give their cons...
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Concordia Parish School Board Announces New Four-Day School Week
In a decision aimed at addressing the shortage of teachers and improving educational outcomes, the Concordia Parish School Board has announced the implementation of a four-day school week. The decision, which was informed by surveys and town hall meetings, is not taken lightly, according to the statement released by Co...
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South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women's NCAA Tournament
Dawn Staley and South Carolina could see some familiar faces on their path to trying to finish off an undefeated season. The Gamecocks, who are the No. 1 overall seed in the women's NCAA Tournament, are looking to become the 10th women's basketball team to go unbeaten for an entire season. They had a chance last season...
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LSU plays North Texas in NIT matchup
North Texas Mean Green (18-14, 11-9 AAC) at LSU Tigers (17-15, 9-10 SEC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: LSU and North Texas square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The Tigers' record in SEC play is 9-10, and their record is 8-5 in non-conference games. LSU scores 76.3 points and has ...
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Louisiana truck driver charged after deadly 2023 pileup amid 'super fog' conditions
RESERVE, La. (AP) - A Louisiana truck driver has been charged with negligent homicide for his role in a fiery highway pileup that left eight dead last year after a "super fog" of marsh fire smoke and dense fog snared more than 160 vehicles, authorities said. On Oct. 23, Ronald Britt was operating a truck at u...
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Mississippi ballot initiative process faces narrowing path to being restored
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A push to revive Mississippi's ballot initiative process is in peril as proposals are receiving weak support from Senate Republicans, and the House and Senate are pushing significantly different plans. In a narrow 26-21 vote Thursday, the state Senate gave first approval to a bill that would allow...
20h ago
From The Mayor's Desk: It's Spring - And Time to Play Ball!
A dear friend of mine, Downtown Karla Brown, has a saying "Nothing Matches Natchez". This time of year, I feel inclined to add a tagline to her beloved slogan, "Nothing Matches Natchez... In the Springtime!". I think I probably speak for everyone in saying the spring weather is a most welcome sight....
Mar 15, 2024
Concordia Parish School Board approves 4-day school week calendar
VIDALIA, La. - The Concordia Parish School Board on Thursday adopted a school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year that includes school weeks that begin on Tuesday and end on Friday. However, a bill introduced this week in the Louisiana Senate may thwart those plans. That bill can be read here: The approved calenda...
Mar 15, 2024
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Dr. Max Grivno will speak at March 26 meeting of the Natchez Historical Society
NATCHEZ, Miss. - Dr. Max Grivno, associate professor of History at the University of Southern Mississippi, is returning to Natchez to talk about diplomacy in the early years of the city's history. Grivno will present his lecture, "Natchez Diplomacy, 1540-1730," at the Tuesday, March 26 meeting of the Natchez ...
Mar 15, 2024
MDP REACH Sets April 2nd Deadline for Scholarship Applications for Graduating Seniors
The MDP REACH non-profit organization has announced the deadline for their scholarship application packet as April 2nd, 2024. Dedicated to fostering the growth and education of local youth, MDP REACH is inviting graduating seniors within the Miss-Lou region with a GPA of 3.2 or higher to apply for this educational scho...
Mar 14, 2024