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School just got tougher: Louisiana raises bar for student testing this spring

Things are about to get tougher for Concordia Parish school students this spring, but teachers and administrators say the extra effort will be worthwhile. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, March 3, 2013 12:06 am

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Parish officials hope to up courthouse security

VIDALIA — Concordia Parish may dole out $70,000 to beef up courthouse security. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, March 2, 2013 12:03 am

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Taylor, residents honored at Concordia Chamber dinner

VIDALIA — In front of a crowded room surrounded by 250 Miss-Lou residents, Amanda Taylor graciously accepted her award as 2012 Concordian of the Year ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, March 1, 2013 12:01 am

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Weekend Ticket: Bundle up for fun weekend in Miss-Lou

NATCHEZ — The sunny skies and cool temperatures in the Miss-Lou this weekend should allow for plenty of outdoor activities and events. With temperatures not ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:56 pm

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Bright Future: Russ pens state’s top essay

NATCHEZ — Cathedral School fifth-grader Jack Russ wasn’t marching from New Orleans toward Baton Rouge on Aug. 27, 1779, but he can tell you the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:55 pm

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Peddling for pedalers: Couple goes to D.C. to attend bike summit

Learning the innerworkings of big government is something Allen Richard is willing to tackle if it means bringing more walking and biking infrastructure to Natchez. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:07 am

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Parish neighborhood watch program expands

A combination of involved neighborhood residents and a strong police presence is how Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jamie Lipscomb said every local community should ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:04 am

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CPSO on lookout for telephone scam

VIDALIA — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators want residents to know about a telephone scam that has already cost some to lose $12,000. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:09 am

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Juror: Stop cruelty to horses, animals in parish

VIDALIA — One Concordia Parish Police juror said he wants to see action taken regarding cruelty to livestock, specifically horses, throughout the parish. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:08 am

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Ridgecrest officials trial continued to next month

VIDALIA — A trial for two former Town of Ridgecrest officials accused of malfeasance in office and theft of town funds was continued Monday until ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:07 am

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Vidalia agriculture: Leaders hope to grow plan

Vidalia — City of Vidalia officials hope to plant a seed Tuesday that will potentially grow for years to come. Representatives from the city, the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, February 25, 2013 12:02 am

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Parish teachers could see bonuses for effectiveness

VIDALIA — Concordia Parish teachers and principals could be taking home up to an additional $600 a year based on their effectiveness in the classroom. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:13 am

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Concordia Chamber ready for annual event

VIDALIA — Stories and photographs of historic Louisiana will intertwine with an array of awards honoring Concordia Parish residents Thursday at the annual Chamber of ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:11 am

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CPSO taking precautionary measures in Monterey

MONTEREY — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies took precautionary measures Wednesday and Thursday at Monterey High School to prevent a man recently released from jail ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, February 22, 2013 12:04 am

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Bright Future: Rollins’ goat wins awards

NATCHEZ — If Tory Rollins could drink milk from a cow, she and her 4-year-old goat, Valley, probably wouldn’t have won first place in the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, February 21, 2013 12:08 am

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Weekend Ticket: Black history parade kicks off weekend

NATCHEZ — The severe weather heading into the area today and Friday might dampen the beginning of the weekend, but Saturday could prove to be ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 11:57 pm

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Vidalia lays off more employees

Several City of Vidalia employees across all city departments were laid off Friday in what city officials said was a difficult but necessary cost-cutting decision. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:05 am

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Green Wave students experiment with DNA samples

NATCHEZ — A science lab at Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez could have easily been mistaken for the set of the TV show CSI Monday as ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:01 am

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Should guns be in schools? Local leaders worried about risks involved

A bill that passed the Mississippi House Wednesday would allow school boards to arm teachers with concealed weapons, but Natchez-Adams School District Superintendent Frederick Hill ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:04 am

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School officials report findings from magnet schools trip

Natchez-Adams School District officials said Thursday they know best when it comes to choosing the curriculum for a proposed magnet program — even if students ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, February 17, 2013 12:03 am

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