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Parish refinances $4.3M in bonds

  VIDALIA — The Concordia Parish Police Jury refinanced $4.33 million in bonds Monday to save approximately $1.5 million over the repayment period. The refinancing ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 12:35 am

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Early voting begins today in Louisiana

Concordia Parish voters may begin in-person, early voting today for the 2016 presidential and local elections. Read more

by Cain Madden, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 12:25 am

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Argument leads to shots being fired in Ferriday

  FERRIDAY — At approximately 5:22 p.m. Sunday, shots were reportedly fired near Kentucky and Sixth streets, as two men allegedly argued. Ferriday Police Department ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 12:02 am

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NASD leader: Teacher stability critical to district’s success

Natchez-Adams School District Superintendent Fred Butcher points to the successes and failures at the district’s schools as examples of why a stable teacher corps is ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Saturday, October 22, 2016 1:42 am

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Natchez-Adams County Port director to travel to Panama in December

The Natchez-Adams County Port director is looking to go to Panama in December to sign a memorandum of understanding with canal officials. Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, October 21, 2016 1:16 am

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Vidalia woman urges others not to put off mammograms

This time last year Kellie Welch of Vidalia made an unfortunate discovery following five years of procrastinating. Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, October 21, 2016 1:08 am

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Natchez-Adams School District receives failing grade by Mississippi Department of Education

The Natchez-Adams School District is failing by Mississippi Department of Education accountability standards. Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, October 21, 2016 12:00 am

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Community pool to go out for bid soon

The Natchez-Adams County Recreation Commission anticipates construction of a new community pool will go out for bid in the upcoming week. Read more

by Cain Madden, Thursday, October 20, 2016 1:03 am

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Board of supervisors approves port budget, raises

  NATCHEZ — The Adams County Board of Supervisors approved Monday a port budget that includes a 5-percent pay increase for all 17 port employees. ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 12:58 am

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Trippe honored with Steckler award

When balloonmeister Bill Cunningham congratulated the 2016 Spirit of Steckler award winner, the longtime Great Mississippi River Balloon Race volunteer said it was “very undeserved.” Read more

by Cain Madden, Monday, October 17, 2016 12:23 am

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Prison inmate charged, guard sought in contraband investigation

An Adams County Correctional Center inmate has been arrested and a warrant is out for a guard following a contraband investigation. Read more

by Cain Madden, Monday, October 17, 2016 12:20 am

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The Dart: Local woman finds constant in music

Through 42 years of marriage and most of her life, music has been a constant for Joyce Borum. Read more

by Cain Madden, Monday, October 17, 2016 12:17 am

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Barge drop event returns, wows balloon race crowds

For the first time since 2011, the barge drop event returned to the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, but no balloon pilots were able to ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Sunday, October 16, 2016 12:41 am

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For three decades, Hall of Fame balloonist keeps returning to area

NATCHEZ — Fresh off being inducted into the U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame, Bill Bussey of Longview, Texas, is back in Natchez three decades after ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Sunday, October 16, 2016 12:27 am

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Vidalia’s late goal-line stand helps Vikings beat Buckeye, 21-14

The Vidalia Vikings earned a 21-14 homecoming victory on a goal-line stand against the Buckeye Panthers Friday night. Read more

by Cain Madden, Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:00 am

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NASD superintendent: Adequate education funds needed

Mississippi is often ranked amongst the worst public education systems in the country, and Natchez-Adams School District Superintendent Fred Butcher said Mississippi leaders need to ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Saturday, October 15, 2016 12:54 am

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Raises possible for port workers

The Natchez Adams County Port Commission approved a 2016-17 budget Wednesday that will include an across-the-board raise of 5percent for employees. Read more

by Cain Madden, Friday, October 14, 2016 12:55 am

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West Nile virus case confirmed in Adams County

The first 2016 Adams County case of West Nile Virus was confirmed Thursday in the Morgantown area. Read more

by Cain Madden, Thursday, October 13, 2016 2:52 pm

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Deputy Duke: Sheriff’s office trains new bloodhound

The Duke is in town, but he is not a reincarnation of the Hollywood legend John Wayne. Read more

by Cain Madden, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 12:08 am

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Mayor: Louisiana Auditor’s Office visited Vidalia to look at financial records

Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft said Monday representatives with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office have been at town hall for approximately a week performing a best ... Read more

by Cain Madden, Wednesday, October 12, 2016 12:04 am

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