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Locals preparing for impact of Tropical Storm Isaac

NATCHEZ — An overflowing shopping cart — already filled with three packs of water bottles — made its way down the Walmart aisles Sunday as ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, August 27, 2012 12:50 am

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The Dart: Local fire captain ready for some football

NATCHEZ — Weeks before the start of football season, Capt. Leonard Rice was meticulously planning and picking the perfect roster that would hopefully take him ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, August 27, 2012 12:48 am

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Conner withdraws from Concordia Parish elections after petition

Ferriday — Justin Conner has filed a notice to withdraw from the upcoming local November election following allegations from the state of unpaid campaign finance ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, August 27, 2012 12:46 am

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West Nile changed local’s life

It was a hot August day in 2002 — a few before his 61st birthday — when Pete Smith went to water his azaleas in ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, August 26, 2012 12:05 am

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Miss-Lou could be safe from Isaac’s eye

As Tropical Storm Isaac continues its path toward Florida and the southern states, Miss-Lou officials say the storm will likely weaken before reaching Natchez or ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, August 26, 2012 12:03 am

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Sexual battery case moves forward in court

A local businessman was indicted by a grand jury Friday on nine counts of sexual battery. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, August 26, 2012 12:01 am

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Louisiana Board of Ethics objects to candidates’ qualifications

FERRIDAY — Two local candidates will appear before a judge Monday regarding unpaid campaign finance fees that could prohibit them for running in a November ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 25, 2012 12:06 am

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U.S. Senator praises Vidalia for riverfront improvements

VIDALIA — U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu was quick to praise the Mississippi River as one of the greatest river systems — even if it has ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 24, 2012 12:16 am

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Long ride to school

VIDALIA — Forty-five students from various Ferriday schools had two first day of school experiences this year after choosing to relocate to new schools as ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 24, 2012 12:10 am

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Vidalia lays off 14 employees

VIDALIA — The Mississippi River has always played a defining role for the City of Vidalia, and the decision to lay off 14 employees and ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:10 am

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Second suspect charged in triple murder

Larto, La. — A second person has been charged with murder in the Monday death of three area residents. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:09 am

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Actor goes down the rabbit hole

NATCHEZ — After eating some colorful candy at a 1969 party at Andy Warhol’s New York City studio, Taylor Spring will follow a rushed white ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:04 am

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Vidalia looking at layoffs, hoping to find alternatives

Several City of Vidalia employees could be laid off as early as today after several weeks of discussing alternatives has left city officials with no ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:03 am

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Catching a virus: Two of five samples test positive for West Nile

Two of the five pools of mosquito samples sent by the City of Vidalia for testing last week tested positive for the West Nile virus. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:03 am

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Murder suspect charged with three counts of first degree murder

An Avoyelles Parish native suspected of killing three people in Catahoula Parish Monday morning was charged with three counts of first-degree murder after a 24-hour ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 11:00 pm

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United Way begins campaign with good food

Two thumbs up from her children is the ultimate test for Connie Thomas to see if her jambalaya recipe is ready for the big day. ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:00 am

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Planned chaos calming before first day

Organized chaos is the best way Natchez-Adams School District Superintendent Frederick Hill can describe reorganizing several schools in the district in just three short months. ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:07 am

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Judge could be removed from bench

The Louisiana Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments that could result in the removal of a local six-term judge. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:06 am

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CPSO arrests 12 in drug roundup

Twelve Concordia Parish residents are behind bars Friday after a joint investigation with local and federal agencies rounded up several suspected drug dealers. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:03 am

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21 qualify to run for office in Concordia

Twenty-one Concordia Parish residents will appear on the Nov. 6 election ballot as qualifying closed Friday afternoon. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 18, 2012 12:02 am

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