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Vidalia garbage rates may rise

Garbage collection issues for Vidalia are continuing to pile up, and officials say residents might see an increase in rates to keep the city-operated collection ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:04 am

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CPSO team uncovers marijuana

Concordia Parish Narcotics officers recovered nine ounces of marijuana packaged for sale and a pistol Friday while investigating a complaint of illegal narcotics activity. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, January 8, 2013 12:03 am

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Delta Charter School in Ferriday gets approval

FERRIDAY — A storm brewing in Ferriday since 2010 appears ready to rain in August with the opening of the Delta Charter School. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, January 7, 2013 12:05 am

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Ferriday man stable after shooting

FERRIDAY — A Ferriday man was in stable condition Sunday after being shot in the jaw during an argument with another Ferridian. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, January 7, 2013 12:02 am

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Locals prepare for inauguration trip

NATCHEZ — When President Obama raises his right hand to recite the oath of office Jan. 21, Laura Winston admits she won’t be holding back ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:15 am

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Boil-water order issued for Morgantown area

NATCHEZ — Customers on the Oakland Water Works water system in the Morgantown area were placed on a boil-water order Saturday evening. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:14 am

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Confirmed shooting in Ferriday

FERRIDAY — Police Chief Richard Madison confirmed Saturday evening a shooting in the Ferriday area. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, January 6, 2013 12:12 am

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La. teachers learn material to help with education changes

VIDALIA — Thirty teachers from Concordia and Tensas parishes became students Friday while attending a training session to help prepare for the upcoming changes to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, January 5, 2013 12:01 am

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Jones of Bud balloon wins overall race

Riding winds north to Anna’s Bottom is considered a last resort for most balloon pilots, but for the first and second place winners of the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, October 22, 2012 12:06 am

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Only one pilot braves Sunday conditions as race comes to end

A group of eight pilots huddled over an iPad Sunday afternoon on the bluff hoping to find the answer to one of the great ballooning ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, October 22, 2012 12:00 am

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ALMOST WITHIN REACH: Pilot comes close to winning key grab prize

NATCHEZ — Applause from hundreds of spectators down below on the bluff just wasn’t enough to give pilot Al Muir the extra push he needed ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:09 am

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Jones ending career where he began

NATCHEZ — A deep look of concern quickly flew off the face of Steve Jones as he watched one of the last helium balloons he ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:06 am

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Body of Ferriday man found in Mississippi River

NATCHEZ — The body of a Ferriday man was found washed up on the Adams County side of the Mississippi River just a mile south ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:05 am

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Natchez downtown group looks to throw a party

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Downtown Development Association is looking to rally businesses and residents together in hopes of putting names with faces of downtown regulars. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, October 21, 2012 12:04 am

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Morning race kicks off weekend balloon events

NATCHEZ — Floating fast over the Mississippi River Friday morning, pilot Gary Odom of the balloon named Master Blaster looked down and saw something that ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:07 am

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Ready to fly!: Balloon festival starts today

NATCHEZ — All the pieces — mainly weather related — seem to be falling into place to help make this year’s Great Mississippi River Balloon ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, October 19, 2012 12:05 am

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City park to open for play soon

VIDALIA — Contractors have completed construction on the first phase of a city park at the Vidalia municipal complex, but residents will still have to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, October 19, 2012 12:02 am

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Cajun to Canada: TV show films in Vidalia

It wasn’t the questions that two French-Canadian television chefs were asking Roxie Roberts that caused her to freeze up on camera Tuesday — she’s accustomed to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:04 am

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Local artist wins state contest

Brooke Sims isn’t one to normally brag about her artwork, but she won’t be saying “see you later alligator” to any opportunity to boast her ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:03 am

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Tough medicine: Luncheon sheds light on health reform

Three guest speakers who provided information about the Affordable Care Act Tuesday afternoon all agreed on one thing — health care reform is happening regardless ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:07 am

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