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Natchez democratic primary run off May 15

Submitted by News Staff
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 4:09pm
Natchez democratic primary run off May 15

Natchez voters will go to the polls again this month -- this time for a run off between two candidates in the democratic primary for mayor.

Tuesday, voters went to the polls for the primary.

Current mayor Jake Middleton and two former mayors, Larry "Butch" Brown and state Rep. Phillip "Bucket" West were on the ballot.

Brown received the most votes with 44.7 percent. West came in second with 39.8 percent.

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Justice Department wants more information on proposed redistricting

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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, 10:16am

The U.S. Department of Justice has requested additional information from the city of Natchez about its redistricting plan.

The request that could delay the upcoming Natchez Board of Aldermen elections, according to The Natchez Democrat... Read More

Read the full story at The Mississippi Business Journal
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Sheriff begins new four-year term

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, January 9th, 2012, 4:42pm
Sheriff begins new four-year term

Standing in a crowded courtroom with his left hand placed on a family Bible and his right hand raised, Chuck Mayfield repeated the oath he’d said two years ago as he was re-sworn into the office of Adams County Sheriff on Dec. 28.

With two years of serving as Sheriff under his belt, Sheriff Mayfield said time has seemed to fly since he was first inaugurated in Dec.

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City borrows money to cover payroll expenses

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Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, 1:20pm

The city of Natchez has borrowed $350,000 of its $400,000 tax-anticipation loan since December to help cover payroll expenses... Read More

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Historic home hopes to avoid Laundromat hot air

Submitted by News Staff
Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 11:16am

By Roslyn Anderson

NATCHEZ, MS (WLBT) - A Natchez homeowner fears a new business that plans to open next door will ruin the quality of life for his tenants.

Wednesday city officials discussed the Laundromat's affect on the historic downtown structure.

Clay and Angela Gibson have lived in a 142-year-old house in the historic district of downtown Natchez for five years.

They believe their quiet peaceful lifestyle will

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Fight continues over congressional redistricting

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Wednesday, December 14th, 2011, 10:39am

Republicans and Democrats continue fighting over moving Adams and Wilkinson counties in southwest Mississippi from the 3rd Congressional District to the 2nd.

That dispute looms large in the latest filings in the federal court case... Read More

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Former Vidalia chief dies at 60

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Thursday, November 24th, 2011, 5:18pm

Former Vidalia Police Chief Billy Hammers died Wednesday from cardiac arrest.

Hammers served as Vidalia Police chief for 10 years before losing an election in 2008 to Ronnie “Tapper” Hendricks.

Read the full story at the Natchez Democrat: Former chief dies at 60

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