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VJHS teacher earns top honors

VIDALIA — In only three years at Vidalia Junior High, Shannon Ashley has received two top Concordia Parish teaching honors. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:05 am

City elections 2012

Holloway re-elected as city clerk

After months of campaigning, debates and politicking, champagne toasts were all that was left for City Clerk Donnie Holloway Tuesday night. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:15 am

City elections 2012

Less than half of registered voters cast ballot in city race

Other than a slight programming error with one electronic polling machine, election officials said the major problem with Tuesday’s primary election was the turnout — ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:11 am

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Relay readies for Friday event

When more than 50 teams gather at the Vidalia Riverfront Friday evening, the message will be clear — celebrate, remember and fight back. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:09 am

City elections 2012

ELECTION UPDATE: No lines at city voting polls

Voters moved quickly through polling locations this morning to vote for the Democratic candidates that will head to the June general election and elect two ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 10:32 am

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Parents to learn new school standards

Concordia Parish School administrators and teachers have been busy learning the ins and outs of Common Core State Standards. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 12:06 am

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Parish airport to get weather station

Aviators navigating the Miss-Lou skies will be a little safer thanks to a $200,000 grant for an automatic weather observation station. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 12:02 am

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Vidalia police, fire now relocated

It’s a full house at the Vidalia Municipal Complex. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:04 am

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Photo feature: Rough riders

Things got a little wild ... wild, wild west that is ... Friday night at the Adams County Deputy Sheriff’s Pro Rodeo. The event featured ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:01 am

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Water out for two hours in Ferriday

Residents of Woodland Avenue found themselves without water for two hours Thursday while Town of Ferriday employees worked to fix a fire hydrant that was ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:00 am

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First induction without Delta Music Festival

FERRIDAY — When Linda Gail Lewis joins 21 other musical talents in the Delta Music Hall of Fame Saturday, it will mark the first time ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, April 27, 2012 12:06 am

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Sheriff cleared of all claims

After five years of accusations, a three-day trial and a two-hour jury deliberation, Sheriff Randy Maxwell still has his good name. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Thursday, April 26, 2012 12:06 am

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Maxwell cleared of any wrongdoing in civil case

Three witnesses that were expected to testify on behalf of the defense in the trial of Sheriff Randy Maxwell have been thrown out. Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:54 am

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Whittington takes the stand in day 2 of civil trial

James “Jim” Whittington outlined several events spanning more than a decade during testimony Tuesday afternoon that he says were all pieces of a law enforcement ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:15 am

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Courtroom update: Burget says McMillin’s statements untrue

District Attorney Brad Burget refuted statements from a previous witness and clarified Sheriff Randy Maxwell’s involvement in the prosecution of James “Jim” Whittington’s 2003 arrest ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 11:11 am

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Maxwell takes stand in day 1 of civil trial

Sheriff Randy Maxwell was the first witness on the stand during a civil suit against him Monday, and the sheriff promptly denied involvement in the ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:12 am

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Jurors hearing opening statements in Maxwell trial

Opening statements from both attorneys in the civil rights lawsuit from former sheriff candidate James “Jim” Whittington against Concordia Parish Sheriff Randy Maxwell will began ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Monday, April 23, 2012 1:54 pm

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Sale today to aid earthquake victims

A native Filipino woman will have a garage sale today to help raise money toward recovery efforts following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that killed 13 in ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:18 am

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Parish voters headed to polls today

Concordia Parish residents will brave possible adverse weather conditions Saturday to hit the polls and cast their ballots in five run off elections and one ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:05 am

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Parish candidates rush to Saturday vote

VIDALIA — With no presidential primary on the ballot and a strong chance of rain on Election Day, candidates competing in Concordia Parish’s general election ... Read more

by Rod Guajardo, Friday, April 20, 2012 12:32 am

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