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ASPCA retrieves remaining dogs at suspected dog-fighting farm

ASPCA representatives arrived on a suspected dogfighting operation on Miracle Road early Thursday morning to retrieve the 30 dogs still there. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, November 10, 2017 12:46 am

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Natchez-Adams School District has 36 certified teacher vacancies

The Natchez-Adams School District currently has 36 vacancies for certified teachers, according to a report presented by Susan Brice Monday at a specially called board ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, November 10, 2017 12:29 am

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School board discusses lack of D.A.R.E. program at Ferriday Upper

Ferriday Upper Elementary fifth- and seventh-graders did not have a D.A.R.E. program last year and are not on track for the program this year, a ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, November 10, 2017 12:13 am

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Owner of suspected dog-fighting operation released on bond

Tommie Queen was released on a $60,000 bond Thursday afternoon. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, November 9, 2017 4:01 pm

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Charges updated to 50 counts of felony dog fighting for Tommie Queen

NATCHEZ — Charges for Tommie Queen have been updated to 50 counts of felony dog fighting, Major Jerry Brown said Thursday morning. “This is major and ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, November 9, 2017 10:17 am

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GoFundMe account for dogs raises thousands in first day

Fundraising efforts Wednesday to benefit the dozens of dogs seized after the discovery of a suspected dog-fighting operation Tuesday had raised more than $20,000 in ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:10 am

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Parish schools’ scores: Ferriday, Delta Charter recognized for improvement

Statewide performance ratings released this week indicate the Concordia Parish School District and Delta Charter School maintained the ratings received in 2016, a C and ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:02 am

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Property owner of suspected dog-fighting farm held in jail without bond Wednesday

Tommie Queen, owner of the property where nearly 60 emaciated and injured dogs were found Monday, turned himself in to authorities at approximately 1:30 p.m. ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 11:41 pm

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Fundraiser for animals in possible dog-fighting ring collects $11,000

NATCHEZ — A GoFundMe account created to benefit the animals seized after the discovery of a suspected dog-fighting operation Tuesday has raised more than $11,000 ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 2:40 pm

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Concordia Parish school performance scores remain stable

VIDALIA — Statewide performance ratings released this week indicate the Concordia Parish School District and Delta Charter School maintained the ratings received in 2016, a C ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 2:36 pm

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Owner of suspected dog-fighting ring surrenders

NATCHEZ — Tommie Queen, owner of the property where nearly 60 emaciated and injured dogs were found Monday, turned himself in to authorities at approximately ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 2:21 pm

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State of emergency issued after Water pumps fail in Clayton

The Concordia Parish Police Jury placed the town of Clayton under a state of emergency Monday after two pumps failed leaving approximately 800 residents without ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:15 am

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Bright Future: Trinity Episcopal senior reaches her leadership goals

  NATCHEZ — Anna Rodriguez said she decided early she wants to be a leader. Since ninth grade, the Trinity Episcopal Day School senior has ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:10 am

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Parish opens bids for waste disposal

The Concordia Parish Police Jury publicly read four proposals for the parish’s waste disposal contract. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 12:12 am

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UPDATE: Law enforcement confirms more than 56 dogs discovered at dog-fighting operation

Law enforcement officials confirmed midday Tuesday more than 56 wounded and hungry dogs were discovered at suspected dog-fighting farm after an anonymous tip warned of ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 4:10 pm

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Educators: Early intervention, diagnostic testing available at schools

Mississippi law provides services to children with different learning abilities starting at birth, but local mental health professionals fear parents are not taking full advantage ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, November 6, 2017 12:16 am

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The Dart: Little sister wants to follow in big sister’s footsteps

Ryder McManus said she wants to be a cheerleader, a soccer player and a gymnast. But most of all, she wants to be just like ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Monday, November 6, 2017 12:15 am

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Gasoline spill sparks emergency in Woodville

Portions of U.S. 61 and Mississippi 24 in Woodville were closed Friday morning after a truck transport tanker spilled approximately 900 gallons of gasoline at ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, November 4, 2017 2:06 am

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Natchez-Adams School District discipline numbers improve

Disciplinary measures are down for the months of August and September this year in the Natchez-Adams School District, the district reported at a recent school ... Read more

by Clara Turnage, Saturday, November 4, 2017 1:57 am

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Street to be named after Fred Butcher

Longtime educator Fred Butcher can never say he did not get his way. Read more

by Clara Turnage, Friday, November 3, 2017 12:01 am

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