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5 charged in Concordia Parish drug arrests

Deputies serving warrants Wednesday allegedly discovered several people at the residence in possession of drugs and ultimately made five drug arrests. Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, December 30, 2016 1:06 am

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Von Drehle tax incentive OK’d by county

  NATCHEZ — Adams County Supervisors unanimously approved a fee-in-lieu tax incentive agreement with paper company von Drehle that will net the county just under ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Thursday, December 29, 2016 1:44 am

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Waste Pro will pick up Christmas trees on curb — in pieces

With Christmas morning now a pleasant memory for many, a problem still remains in removing the decorations, which may include a real tree. Read more

by Cain Madden, Thursday, December 29, 2016 1:43 am

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Ferriday addresses illegal dumping

As soon as the rainy weather clears, the Ferriday Street Department hopes to clean up a dump site on Virginia Avenue and install no dumping ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:22 am

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Officials talk marketing of port, railway

With Natchez Railway losing business and the port not being able to contribute funding to the county, some supervisors have asked the question, “What is ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Monday, December 26, 2016 12:32 am

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State auditors asked to review Ferriday finances

  FERRIDAY — Following a discussion at December’s board meeting about expenses being up and revenue being down compared to last year, Ferriday aldermen agreed ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Saturday, December 24, 2016 1:29 am

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Federal historic tax credits at risk?

With tax reform anticipated to be an immediate priority during President-elect Donald Trump’s first 100 days of office, Natchez could be impacted by one potential ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, December 23, 2016 12:37 am

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Parish seeks prisoner care rate increase solution

Though the Concordia Parish Police Jury members say they cannot afford the entirety of the prisoner care rate increase proposed by the sheriff’s office, jurors ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, December 23, 2016 12:33 am

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CPSO investigating burglary of Wildsville store

Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating the Tuesday burglary of a Wildsville business in which a cash register and cigarettes were reportedly stolen. Read more

by Cain Madden, Thursday, December 22, 2016 12:16 am

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Ferriday looking for stun guns, badges, other missing police equipment

Ferriday police are looking for missing equipment signed out to employees who left or were fired during the past four years, but FPD consultant John ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Thursday, December 22, 2016 12:06 am

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Mayor: Vidalia budget meetings have been productive

  VIDALIA — Vidalia officials plan to amend the 2016-17 budget passed by the previous administration during the town’s January meeting. Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft and ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 12:31 am

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Suspended Ferriday police chief, former employees talk to board in private session

One suspended and three former Ferriday Police Department employees addressed the Ferriday Board of Aldermen Tuesday during executive session. Read more

by Cain Madden, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 12:28 am

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Natchez-Adams School District leader confident of turn around

During a meeting with the Mississippi Department of Education for failing school districts earlier this month in Jackson, the Natchez-Adams School District superintendent told state ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Monday, December 19, 2016 1:08 am

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Vidalia lacks required utility rate ordinance

As town officials continue to look into ordinances not being followed by the town, another non-compliance issue has been discovered — utility rates. Read more

by Cain Madden, Monday, December 19, 2016 1:06 am

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Kingston gas service assured through winter

Kingston residents will not have to worry about losing natural gas service over the winter months, an Adams County supervisor says. Read more

by Cain Madden, Monday, December 19, 2016 1:04 am

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Copiah-Lincoln instructor unwinds and zentangles

Jan Swoveland’s notebooks are filled with inked squiggles, patterns and designs — just don’t call them doodles. Read more

by Cain Madden, Sunday, December 18, 2016 12:30 am

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County appoints Carby interim judge

Adams County Supervisors appointed Natchez attorney Hyde Carby of Carby and Carby Friday to serve as interim Southern District Justice Court Judge until a Nov. ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Saturday, December 17, 2016 1:39 am

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Should NASD employees be required to register to vote?

If Natchez-Adams School District employees want children to become responsible adults, one school board member said teachers ought to practice what they preach. Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, December 16, 2016 12:49 am

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Natchez bowling alley making changes

The city’s only bowling alley is going through some changes including a new name — Bluff City Bowl. Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, December 16, 2016 12:44 am

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NASD stresses professional development for teachers

In an effort to improve student achievement, the Natchez-Adams School District wants its teachers to take professional development more seriously. Read more

by Cain Madden, Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:03 am

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