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13 qualify for parish elections

VIDALIA — Concordia Parish residents looking to see their names on the Nov. 6 election ballot have until 5 p.m. to qualify with the Clerk ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 17, 2012 12:15 am

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Former Ridgecrest officials enter pleas

Ridgecrest — Former Ridgecrest Mayor Kevin Graham and Town Clerk Dana DeLaughter entered not guilty pleas in court Wednesday during their first court appearance since ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 17, 2012 12:14 am

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Battling the Nile: Miss-Lou officials fighting mosquitoes

VIDALIA — As reported cases of the West Nile virus continue to rise in Louisiana and Mississippi, government officials on both sides of the river ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:20 am

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Inmates caught after parish chase

FERRIDAY — After four hours of searching through wooded areas in Ferriday Wednesday morning, it took the help of two bloodhound noses, nine chase team ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:11 am

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BRIGHT FUTURE: Singing without fear

NATCHEZ — As soon as Damien Henderson closes his eyes, the courage to sing in his three church youth group choirs, the Natchez High School ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:07 am

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5 qualify for parish elections

VIDALIA — Five Concordia Parish residents qualified Wednesday for several elections that will be on the Nov. 6 ballot. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:07 am

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Louisiana truck school coming to Ferriday

A Louisiana truck driving school will be making a pit stop in Ferriday after receiving the green light from the town’s Board of Alderman to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:05 am

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Luncheon features news of upcoming veterans tribute

Those three words led to an emotional presentation Tuesday from Douglas McCallister, event chairman for the Miss-Lou patriotic tribute committee, during a Miss-Lou regionalism luncheon ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:03 am

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Reassessments up parish taxes a bit

The Concordia Parish Police Jury rolled forward increased property tax rates Monday, but President Melvin Ferrington said the taxpayers wouldn’t see a significance difference in ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:04 am

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Top school leaders gather

Business cards and introductions were exchanged Monday evening as the movers and shakers of Natchez and Adams County gathered to welcome school administrators — both ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:03 am

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Reeling in a big one? Not quite; towing company unable to lift stolen car from river

A mid-sized sedan that was reported stolen four years ago appeared in the Mississippi River Monday morning, but the vehicle wasn’t able to be removed ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 12:00 am

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Shorter ride times await NASD students

The wheels on the buses taking students to Natchez-Adams School District schools will be going round and round fewer times this year, but Durham officials ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:05 am

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Magnetic pull? New school excites students

This summer was like any other for second grader William Wyatt King — until a few weeks ago when he found out he was one ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:01 am

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NASD approves $11M tax funding

NATCHEZ — The Natchez-Adams School District Board of Trustees approved Thursday a resolution for an increase in ad valorem tax funding of $565,000, which will ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 10, 2012 12:05 am

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Schools welcome students, deal with lazy summer mindsets

NATCHEZ — One Trinity Episcopal Day School second-grade teacher found an interesting way of dealing with the summer state of mind her students tend to ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 10, 2012 12:01 am

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Rollin’ on the river: motor home retrieved after 7 months

NATCHEZ — It took two wrecker companies, two certified divers and six hours, but the motor home that’s called the Mississippi River its home for ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 9, 2012 12:01 am

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Tensas escapee behind bars in Maine until Jindal issues warrant

The Tensas Parish inmate who drove a stolen unmarked police car 1,800 miles before being arrested will remain behind bars in Maine, while a governor’s ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 12:04 am

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Concordia trusty escapes, caught in Georgia

A Concordia Parish Correctional trusty turned himself in to authorities in Georgia Tuesday morning after stealing an SUV and driving 500 miles before running out ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 12:03 am

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Vidalia boat ramp open 80 feet longer

After a month of construction, the Vidalia landing boat ramp located on the riverfront has reopened to the public with an additional 80 feet of ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 12:03 am

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Area parents check off lists before school begins

With four children ranging in grades from pre-kindergarten to seventh grade, back-to-school shopping for Valarie Roach includes more than just one simple trip to the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, August 8, 2012 12:01 am

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