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Parish qualifying set for next week

Qualifying for several Concordia Parish elections will be next week. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 12:05 am

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Appsolutely high tech: Teachers at magnet program prepare

The Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology teaching staff put their fingers to training Monday, pinching, zooming and tapping their way to learning ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, August 7, 2012 12:00 am

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Ridgecrest town clerk fired

The Ridgecrest Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to terminate Town Clerk Cyndie Dillon at a specially called meeting Thursday evening citing insubordination issues from the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:05 am

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How low can river go?

Levels on the Mississippi River will rise more than 2 feet in the next week, but they aren’t expected to stay up for long. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:04 am

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La. sales tax holiday exempts items from 4 percent state tax

VIDALIA — Louisiana’s two-day state sales tax holiday begins today and offers an exemption of the 4-percent state sales tax on several back-to-school items, but ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 3, 2012 12:15 am

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Monterey woman dies in car accident

MONTEREY — A 19-year-old Monterey High School graduate and Louisiana State University freshman died early Thursday morning after her car was engulfed in flames following ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, August 3, 2012 12:10 am

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Tensas man arrested for rape in Vidalia

VIDALIA — A St. Joseph man is behind bars Wednesday after being arrested on a warrant for allegedly raping a Vidalia 19-year-old in July. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 2, 2012 12:05 am

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Ferriday man arrested for battery of officer

FERRIDAY — A Ferriday man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday, including battery of a police officer, after he ran a red light, struck another ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, August 2, 2012 12:04 am

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FPD officers to visit Ferriday schools regularly

As children, parents and teachers prepare to head back to school Aug. 10, the Ferriday Police Department is also sharpening its pencils and ready ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:05 am

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Parish school registration to begin Monday

With the first day of school in Concordia Parish less than two weeks away, parents eager to get their students registered for the upcoming school ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:03 am

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More than $3K raised for Feed the Hungry in roadblock

VIDALIA — A roadblock in Vidalia to benefit Feed the Hungry Friday managed to raise $3,299 through donations by those traveling Carter Street. Director Linda ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:02 am

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Ferridian could face life sentence

VIDALIA — A Ferriday man could face a mandatory life sentence if convicted on one of four charges during a jury trial scheduled for Aug. ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, July 27, 2012 12:10 am

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15 arrested in parish joint operation

VIDALIA — Fifteen Concordia Parish residents are behind bars Thursday on charges ranging from manufacture and distribution of a scheduled III substance to bench warrant ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, July 27, 2012 12:07 am

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Vidalia residents file recall petition against Lewis

VIDALIA — A group of Vidalia residents hope they can get 1,174 certified voters to sign a petition to have a recall election against Police ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:11 am

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Vidalia levee enlargement work continues, on track

VIDALIA — An ongoing construction project that started in 2010 to enlarge the Vidalia levee systems is on track to be complete by the summer ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:04 am

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Vidalia plans 5K run to benefit baby Ellis Malone

At only 3 months old, baby Ellis Malone already has her own fan club quickly forming in Concordia Parish. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 12:04 am

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Vidalia officers on non-paid administrative leave after Sunday accident

Two Vidalia Police Department officers have been placed on non-paid administrative leave, while a Sunday morning accident involving the Rev. Justin Conner is further investigated. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 12:04 am

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Merritt put others first

Regardless of the size of his wallet or the amount in her bank account, for Cliff Merritt, a customer was a customer. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:06 am

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Juror: Don’t ignore us

Residents who don’t answer certified letters mailed by the Concordia Parish Police Jury have Juror Willie Dunbar wondering what legal actions the board can take. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:04 am

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Mississippi workers compensation changes go into effect

NATCHEZ — Revisions to Mississippi worker’s compensation laws that took effect July 1 could be the key to cutting down high numbers of frivolous insurance ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:11 pm

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