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Vidalia approves land sale for development

The Vidalia Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to approve the sale of city-owned land to developers who plan to build apartments and single-family homes in ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:04 am

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Ferriday applies for emergency funding

Even if the Town of Ferriday were to take a hammer to its piggybank, the money the board of aldermen needs to pay its bills ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:04 am

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Police jury discusses trash pick up contract

In an effort to prevent flies from gathering on their trash, the Concordia Parish Police Jury discussed Monday night the renewal of their residential trash ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:03 am

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PAYING TOP DOLLAR? Vidalia salaries top Miss-Lou paychecks

VIDALIA — Twenty-two employees in the City of Vidalia will take home annual salaries of more than $50,000 this year, including a maintenance man, a ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, July 8, 2012 12:05 am

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Drought conditions in the North keep river levels low in the South

VIDALIA — Even as Mississippi River levels continue to fall, experts say the low levels aren’t worrying them as much as the time of year ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, July 7, 2012 12:05 am

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Ferriday man arrested after stabbing brother

Ferriday — A Ferriday man remained behind bars Thursday after allegedly stabbing his brother once in the arm. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, July 6, 2012 12:05 am

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Ferriday technical college expands to community college

FERRIDAY — Concordia Parish students wanting to continue their education after high school will have more options starting in January thanks to a recent legislative ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, July 6, 2012 12:01 am

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Parish libraries lose state funding

It may have been because library employees are used to staying quiet that Concordia Parish Libraries won’t be receiving state aid this year. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 12:05 am

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Parish joins lawsuit over school vouchers

Standing behind a decision made by the Concordia Parish School Board, interim Superintendent Paul Nelson said he supports the lawsuit against Louisiana’s new private school ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 12:03 am

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Chase through Clayton ends in arrest

A Clayton man remained behind bars Tuesday, after leading Concordia Parish Sheriff deputies on a chase around Clayton and eventually into a neighboring parish over ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 12:01 am

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Vidalia lineman recovering after wire shock

VIDALIA — A long-time Vidalia electrical lineman was shocked and hospitalized with third-degree burns Monday after touching a live wire out-side of the municipal com-plex. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 7:46 pm

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Vidalia to lengthen boat ramp while able

The Vidalia landing boat ramp located on the riverfront will be closed for two weeks for construction. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:04 am

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Ferriday to have special meeting Monday

The Ferriday Board of Aldermen will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday to approve Mayor-elect Gene Allen’s appointments for town offices and departments. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:03 am

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Court ruling leaves family with open wounds

Where is justice for Anthony Atkins? Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:01 am

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Hedrick, Lewis oaths usher in new eras

Vidalia Police Chief Arthur Lewis and Sheriff Kenneth Hedrick have many goals in common, but one rang true Friday during their respective swearing in ceremonies ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 30, 2012 12:00 am

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Vidalia adopts 2013 budget, reduces spending

VIDALIA — Just like most households across the Miss-Lou, the City of Vidalia is looking to pinch every penny in a tough economy. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, June 29, 2012 12:04 am

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VPD officer terminated for ‘unbecoming behavior’

VIDALIA — A Vidalia Police Department officer was terminated Wednesday after receiving his second disturbance complaint in six months. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 28, 2012 2:35 pm

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Grand jury indicts former officials

VIDALIA — Former Ridgecrest Mayor Kevin Graham and Town Clerk Dana DeLaughter were arrested Wednesday afternoon, after a grand jury indicted the duo for crimes ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:09 am

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Grand jury indictes man on 4 felony charges

VIDALIA — A Ferriday man accused of aggravated robbery, first-degree robbery, aggravated rape and attempted first-degree murder was indicted on all four charges by a ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:04 am

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Officials prepare for terms

VIDALIA — Concordia Parish officials preparing to begin a new four-year administration on July 1 will be sworn in Friday and Saturday. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 28, 2012 12:03 am

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