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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

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Squirrel hunting set to start in area Oct. 15

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, September 26th, 2011, 4:58pm
Squirrel hunting set to start in area Oct. 15

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Mississippi squirrel hunting season is quickly approaching and will last through the end of February.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks says now is the time to check equipment and prepare for a safe hunting season.

Hunters should be sure their hunting licenese are not expired, according to the MDWFP.

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Emerald Mound in Natchez

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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011, 4:27pm
Emerald Mound in Natchez
NATCHEZ, MS (WLBT) - People have been here in this area of the country a lot longer than we imagine.

And some of the oldest of the earliest of the inhabitants have left some pretty big monuments behind.

We did a series a few weeks ago called the "7 Wonders of Mississippi."

And as you would imagine, there are way more than 7 wonders in Mississippi.

This is another that could have and probably should have been in that original 7 wonders.

This is an ancient land.

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Natchez National Historical Park fees waived tomorrow

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, June 20th, 2011, 4:36pm

The Natchez National Historical Park is waiving fees for tours of the Historic Melrose Estate and the William Johnson House tomorrow in recognition of the first day of summer.

Natchez National Historical Park invites people to tour both houses free of charge Tuesday, according to www.visitnatchez.org.

These two sites provide an excellent opportunity for families to begin their summer vacation spending time together, having a picnic, and learning more about the rich history of Natchez.

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Library Closed Due to Air Conditioner

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, June 20th, 2011, 3:56pm
Library Closed Due to Air Conditioner
The Natchez Adams Wilkinson Library Service's Judge George W. Armstrong Library in Natchez closed at 1 p.m. today due to issues with its air conditioning, according to a tweet from the library.
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