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Clubs and OrganizationsMemorial Day 2012 in Elmore County AL - Memorial Day Parades, Events and moreHere is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Elmore County, AL. Find the area Eclectic events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above SelfThis week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Eclectic, Alabama with AmericanTowns Eclectic Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Elmore County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Eclectic organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Eclectic is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when... Read more...An Invitation to our Eclectic Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Eclectic, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's HeartsBob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows CommunityGail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping SoldiersDorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of... Read more...Democrat releases new website design todayThe biggest news site in the region gets a slight facelift around noon today. Read more...Lawmakers: Barbour secretive on stimulusSeveral lawmakers say it’s been difficult to get information from Republican Gov. Haley Barbour on how he’s spending ... Read more...Attorney wants NAACP lawsuit tossedThe Attorney General has called for the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the local branch of the ... Read more...District lines varyDistrict-by-district U.S. Census Bureau data does not reflect current district lines a redistricting advisor hired by the Adams ... Read more...Riverland showcases renovationsArea residents got a first-hand look at all Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday has to offer Thursday evening ... Read more...Man arrested for stealing cattleA Gonzales La. man that reportedly stole 11 cattle from an Adams County resident was arrested Tuesday for ... Read more...Five arrested on drug chargesLocal law enforcement officers left 1405 Mascagni St. Tuesday afternoon with five suspects in handcuffs a pound of ... Read more...NHS student works studies plays and winsAnyone who thought it was easy for this year’s Miss Natchez High to earn a 4.13 GPA a ... Read more...Natchez Powwow gets moving SaturdayCulture ancestry and a bit of history will come to life Saturday and Sunday with the beat of ... Read more...Brush with fame: Liz Taylor visitsLike many famous stars and dignitaries Elizabeth Taylor didn’t leave this life without a trip to Natchez. Read more...Convention center turns into courtroomVisitors at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center are sure to scratch their heads when they enter the ... Read more...Groundbreaking set for MondayA groundbreaking ceremony for Central Louisiana Technical College Shelby Jackson Campus is set for 1:30 p.m. Monday giving ... Read more...Areas join forcesThe Miss-Lou’s reach toward regionalism took another step Wednesday afternoon as the economic development subcommittee of the Miss-Lou ... Read more...James pushes himself in classroom on football field at TrinityWhen his grandmother Cynthia Smith took over at Trinity Episcopal Day School Saints football player Eric James didn’t ... Read more...Watkins sentenced to 40 years in prisonLarry Watkins 20 was sentenced Tuesday to serve 40 years in prison for manslaughter and aggravated assault. Read more...Natchez police officer terminatedThe Natchez Board of Aldermen approved Tuesday the termination of Dewayne Johnson a recently convicted felon from the ... Read more...Amnesty day on court fines in the worksAdams County will soon sponsor a get-out-of-jail for fees month. Read more...State regionalism on menu WednesdayRegionalism will be the topic of discussion at a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Natchez ... Read more...MBI charges suspect in Port Gibson murderA two-week investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Port Gibson ... Read more...MPB to televise governor’s awardsMississippi Public Broadcasting will televise The Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Read more...Pedestrian hit on way to check mailA Franklin County man was killed early Monday morning on a trip to his mailbox. Read more...Air ambulance business coming to townAdams County will soon be a new hub for a company that will bring approximately 10 jobs to ... Read more...Franklin County joins railroad authorityFranklin County locked arms with neighboring Adams County Monday ready to fight if necessary to keep the lone ... Read more...Car hits horse carriage injures passengersA horse-drawn carriage tour driver and some of the carriage’s eight passengers sustained injuries Sunday when a 1997 ... Read more...City can't set last callCity Planner Bob Nix told the Natchez Board of Aldermen Monday the city did not have the power ... Read more...County denies request for raisesThe Adams County Board of Supervisors denied a request to give a $3000 pay raise to justice court ... Read more...Supreme Court won't hear appeal in Natchez caseThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from James Winding who was convicted in Adams ... Read more...Gunshots fired in RoselawnNatchez Police are investigating a suspect responsible for firing six to 10 gunshots that hit at least one ... Read more...Changes make Tableaux more appealing participants sayWhen attendees to the nearly 80-year-old Historic Natchez Tableaux began offering constructive criticism organizers listened. Read more...Buttross finds life in written wordPeter Buttross has spent his last 17 years in Natchez filling his house and filing cabinets full of ... Read more...Gadhafi vows 'long war'Moammar Gadhafi vowed a “long war” as allied forces launched a second night of strikes on Libya on ... Read more...Monterey teen wins steer titleFor the second straight year 16-year-old Kristin Russell’s year-long process of early mornings and dedication to her steer ... Read more...Officials looking to fill empty industrial commercial spacesShrinking census numbers may not be easily noticed by the number of people walking down Main Street but ... Read more...Arrests made in house burglariesThe Natchez Police Department made three arrests Thursday and Friday connected to house burglaries. Read more...Former tire plant employees reuniteFor slightly less than 31 years Reggie Simmons worked at Armstrong Tire Company in Natchez making some pretty ... Read more...Delta Sigma Theta Natchez chapter celebratesThe Natchez Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted a founder’s day celebration Saturday afternoon at ... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for WomenLisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting... Read more...Bar closing time petition circulatesAt least 1200 to 1400 people — both of local and tourist allegiance — were willing to give ... Read more...Police chief voting starts todayEarly voting for the April 2 special election for the Vidalia Police Chief race will start today. Read more...Appeal denied for local womanA Ferriday woman who was sentenced in July to two years in prison for embezzling $110848 in Veteran’s ... Read more...Louisiana testing starts TuesdayIn three days students in Concordia Parish will be sharpening their No. 2 pencils as they prepare for ... Read more... |