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Cyclists to visit Natchez during 800-mile trip

A group of 30 bicycle riders will make a stop in Natchez Thursday as part of an 800-mile journey to raise money for victims of ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:05 am

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Local teen on governor’s council

DiMaya Randle always considered herself as the voice of her classmates. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:04 am

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AG: Ferriday mayor overstepped boundaries

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office responded to a Ferriday alderman’s request Thursday saying Mayor Gene Allen violated the Lawrason Act when he denied a special ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12:06 am

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Ferriday residents willingly give up drugs in bust

Two Ferriday residents willingly allowed law enforcement officials to seize 51 grams of marijuana and 21 grams of crack cocaine Sunday from their Sixth Street ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12:05 am

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The Dart: First Assembly of God is on the edge

As Emily Hootsell reared her arm back to throw a yellow ball at a small circular target, Grant Westbrook’s anxiety heightened. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, June 24, 2013 12:27 am

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Humane Society sponsors summer party on lake

No dogs or cats will be in attendance, but a party being hosted on Lake St. John this weekend is all about benefiting furry, four-legged ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:17 am

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Company ready to run Central Alternative School

NATCHEZ — A Chicago-based company is finalizing its plans to operate the Central Alternative School with hopes of decreasing drop out rates, increasing graduation rates ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:12 am

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State approves enrollment expansion for parish charter school

FERRIDAY — An additional 100 students will be allowed to attend the Delta Charter School after school officials received approval from the state to expand ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 22, 2013 12:16 am

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Board agrees on tax increases, asks superintendent to cut budget

NATCHEZ — School board members agreed to ask taxpayers for up to $313,347 in additional taxes next year, while also directing Superintendent Frederick Hill to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, June 21, 2013 12:16 am

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Students out, workers in: Private schools busy preparing for new year

The last school bell of the year didn’t mean the same thing for school administrators and staff as it did for students. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:39 am

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Concordia Parish teachers sent to receive AP training

VIDALIA — A handful of Concordia Parish teachers are headed back to school this summer to attend training sessions aimed at preparing them to teach ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:12 am

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Area youth crime statistics do not follow conventional wisdom

Conventional wisdom says idle, unsupervised hands are the devil’s workshop, but teens with nothing to do over the summer apparently don’t lead to an increase ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, June 16, 2013 12:00 am

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Natchez High School ranking addressed at NASD board meeting

NATCHEZ — Natchez-Adams School District Superintendent Frederick Hill blasted the credibility of a website Thursday that claims Natchez High School is one of the worst ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 15, 2013 12:16 am

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Faith & family: Family spreading angel wishes

NATCHEZ — Gladys Powers Washington learns more about her grandson every day. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 15, 2013 12:11 am

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State law forces NASD budget deficit increase; school board weighs tax increase

NATCHEZ — State law will prohibit the Natchez-Adams School District from cutting more than $400,000 from its budget in the manner administrators had planned; so ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, June 14, 2013 12:32 am

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Funding cuts to hamper local, state drug courts

NATCHEZ — Adams County Drug Court programs will face significant cuts July 1 as part of statewide budget cuts approved last week. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, June 14, 2013 12:30 am

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$30,000 awarded to Green Alliance to promote recycling

Miss-Lou residents will soon get an earful about curbside recycling thanks to a grant awarded Tuesday to the Green Alliance. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:08 am

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Vidalia OK’s recycling pilot program

Vidalia residents could be going green with a curbside recycling program by September. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:07 am

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NASD summer program feeding hungry youth

NATCHEZ — The five cobs of corn and two pizza crust edges left on Walter Parker’s plate Monday afternoon were a sign of success. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:12 am

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Parish teachers slated for pay raise next year

VIDALIA — Concordia Parish teachers will take home an additional $500 next year as part of additional funds added to Louisiana’s public school funding formula. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 8, 2013 12:17 am

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