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Jeff Mansell to explore U.S. Colored Troops' ties to Forks of the Road
NATCHEZ, Miss. - When Jeff Mansell embarked on a research journey in 2024 to learn more about the U.S. Colored Troops, he wanted to determine their connection to Natchez when they were enslaved. "We had hoped that in their pension applications, veterans or their widows would mention the Forks of the Road, and they...
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Port of Avoyelles Awarded $4 Million in Federal Funding for New Grain Transfer Facility
The Port of Avoyelles has secured $4 million in federal funding to build a truck-to-barge grain transfer facility in Simmesport, Louisiana.
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Former Pleasant Acres Day School to Reopen Under New Nonprofit, Offering Free Services
A new chapter is beginning for a longtime community program serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as the former Pleasant Acres Day School prepares to reopen under a new nonprofit organization with expanded services. The organization will offer free services designed to provide individual...
Oct 29, 2026
Veterans Appreciation & Resource Fair Set for November 6 in McComb
Veterans across Southwest Mississippi are invited to attend a Veterans Appreciation & Resource Fair on Friday, November 6, offering an opportunity to be recognized for their military service while connecting with potential employers and support organizations. The event, presented by the Mississippi Department of Em...
Oct 28, 2026
Natchez Officials Urge Community to Support Stewpot as Food Shortages Continue
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, Natchez city officials are calling on residents to help support The Stewpot as the local charitable organization faces shortages of essential food supplies. During Tuesday's Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Dan Gibson and city leaders encouraged residents to donate meat and ca...
Oct 28, 2026
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