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Pawn shop owner showcases presidential watch

NATCHEZ — When George Washington had a custom watch crafted for a principle chief of the Native American Creek tribe in 1790, the president probably ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:01 am

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Arcade Theater offers free summer movies

FERRIDAY — Parents looking for summer activities to keep their children occupied can cross Wednesday afternoons off their list. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:01 am

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Ferriday police chief to remain appointed

The position of chief of police for the Town of Ferriday will continue to be appointed by the mayor — despite two aldermen’s wishes. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:04 am

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Concordia Parish Randy Maxwell’s service honored with retirement celebration

Sheriff Randy Maxwell gauged the impact he’s made on Concordia Parish by the number of people that packed into the community center in Ferriday Tuesday ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:03 am

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Ready to play? Share ideas about park first

City of Vidalia officials are hoping residents can get active and provide feedback on ways to keep the future city park on the move. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:03 am

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Ferriday man stops traffic, jumps into water

A Ferriday man ended a four-hour standoff with Louisiana State Police on Interstate 10 Sunday evening by firing his weapon in the air while jumping ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 12:02 am

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Penalties stiffen for no insurance

VIDALIA — Louisiana drivers who don’t have proof of insurance in their vehicles will soon find themselves paying more than just a traffic citation violation ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, June 11, 2012 12:16 am

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Parish awaits $20M in projects from legislature

The capital outlay package and a few other bills passed in the Louisiana Legislature and awaiting approval by the governor could send nearly $20 million ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:03 am

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Vidalia native puts city on a move on the map

  VIDALIA — Finding gifts for her co-workers that represented hometown Vidalia, La., was easier said than done for Vidalia native and former Detroit resident ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Sunday, June 10, 2012 12:00 am

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Charter school welcomes top leaders

The local residents behind a new Ferriday charter school are preparing to release the dogs. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 9, 2012 12:01 am

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Magnet deadline near

VIDALIA — Parents who want their children to attend Concordia Parish’s magnet program have until Monday to turn in their applications. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, June 8, 2012 12:09 am

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Federal judge to hear Whittington request

ALEXANDRIA — A federal judge in Alexandria will hear the request for a new trial, or new judge ruling, and accusations of perjury against Concordia ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 7, 2012 12:02 am

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Investigation leads to 14 arrests

FERRIDAY — Through a joint investigation by the Concordia Parish Narcotics Task Force and the U.S. Marshals, 14 drug-related arrests were made Tuesday and Wednesday ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, June 7, 2012 12:01 am

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Voter turnout disappoints officials

After three different elections, many of which had repeat candidates, election officials said the turnout on Tuesday reflected citizens’ lack of excitement to get out ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:03 am

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Charter school hosts meet and greet Thursday

Concordians will have a chance to meet and greet the top two administrators that will be helping to mold young minds at the future charter ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:01 am

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Vidalia names new port director

In an effort to not let a two-decade long idea wash down the river, the City of Vidalia has hired a port director to keep ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 12:00 am

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Audit cites former town clerk for funds

Former Ridgecrest Town Clerk Dana DeLaughter may have violated state law according to a recent audit which found that she failed to deposit $56,679 in ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 12:03 am

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Grow your agritourism at workshop

Agriculture entrepreneurs will have a chance to learn how to turn green assets in their backyard into green income in their pockets Wednesday during an ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 12:02 am

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Delta Music Museum searching for funding

As the fate of the Delta Music Museum hangs in the balance of the Louisiana Senate, Ferridians close to the museum think the Arcade Theater ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 2, 2012 12:02 am

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Vidalia man spits his way to arrest

A Vidalia man was arrested late Thursday night after he attempted to spit on a police officer and became “loud and obnoxious.” Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, June 2, 2012 12:01 am

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