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Louisiana school performance scores released today; How did Concordia Parish do?

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. — The 2024 school performance scores released today by the Louisiana Department of Education show three out of 11 parish schools earned ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 11:29 am

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GIVING THANKS: Community-wide Thanksgiving worship services open to anyone

NATCHEZ — Community Thanksgiving worship services by the Natchez Ministerial Alliance and Ministerial Alliance of the Miss-Lou will help feed the community’s spirits while also ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:03 am

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‘For Anybody and Everybody’: Free Thanksgiving meal will be served at Natchez Convention Center

NATCHEZ — A Thanksgiving for the whole community takes place Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Natchez Convention Center from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 8:43 am

BREAKING NEWS

Two-vehicle wreck involving police unit under investigation

NATCHEZ — Natchez police are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision involving a police unit and Chevrolet pickup truck at Lynda Lee and D’Evereux ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:05 pm

Crime Reports

CRIME REPORTS: Police, sheriff’s activity through Monday, Nov. 18

Natchez Police Department Arrests — Saturday James Alex Gossett, 37, 1045 Walters Street, Lake Charles, La., on charge of contempt of court: failure to appear. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, November 18, 2024 2:26 pm

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BRIGHT FUTURE: Fife learns about leadership through role as student ambassador

NATCHEZ — Lizzie Fife, an Adams County Christian School senior, is learning firsthand what it means to be a leader both in government and among ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, November 18, 2024 10:51 am

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GOING GREEN? School board approves salad bars; discusses new electric school buses, farming curriculum

VIDALIA, La. — During its regular meeting Thursday, the Concordia Parish School Board discussed new green initiatives that promote both healthy students and a healthy ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 16, 2024 8:27 am

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School board seeks limited tax bond to fund $5.5 million Ferriday High School renovation 

FERRIDAY, La. — The Concordia Parish School Board is one step closer to funding the exterior renovation of Ferriday High School with the approval of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 16, 2024 8:26 am

Business

DEQ to host public hearing tonight on whether to permit operation, construction at Drax Biomass Inc. in Gloster

GLOSTER — A public hearing at 6 p.m. tonight at the Gloster Public Library, 229 E Main St., will allow public input on whether Drax ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:12 pm

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Vidalia dog pound still lacks long-term housing policy as mayor, police chief at odds over who sets policy

VIDALIA, La. — No actions to determine the long-term plan for dogs at the Vidalia Dog Pound have taken place as officials disagree on whose ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:32 pm

Business

Vidalia Aldermen approve list of hydroelectric revenue projects; Some previously approved remain unfinished

VIDALIA, La. — The Vidalia Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved a list of projects Tuesday which they aim to start this fiscal year with ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:33 pm

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DA responds to shootings, calls on the community to come forward

NATCHEZ — Adams County District Attorney Tim Cotton expressed outrage at recent acts of gun violence, one of which resulted in the death of a ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:38 pm

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: DA calls for press conference to address trend of gun violence

NATCHEZ — After two unrelated shooting incidents between Sunday and Monday, Adams County District Attorney Tim Cotton has said, “Enough is enough.” He has called ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:21 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

UPDATE: Police investigations ongoing in separate shooting incidents

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police Chief Cal Green said police investigations are ongoing for two separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday and Monday, the last of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:29 am

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Date Change: Police jury meeting Tuesday in honor of Veteran’s Day

VIDALIA, La. — In observance of Veteran’s Day today, the Concordia Parish Police Jury will meet one day later than usual. The police jury, which ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, November 11, 2024 4:01 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Police investigating fatal shooting on MLK Street

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police are investigating a fatal shooting today on Martin Luther King Jr. Street. James Mitchell, 61, was found deceased by a single ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:48 pm

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WATCH: Video of Veteran’s Day parade from Memorial Park to Natchez Bluff

NATCHEZ — Veteran’s Day activities in Natchez on Monday included a bench dedication and flag ceremony to honor the late veteran Stephen Kearney Nielsen, U.S. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, November 11, 2024 3:09 pm

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‘They’re still veterans’: Female Army veteran continues service helping other vets

NATCHEZ — Gabi Crousillac, who is the Vice President of Home with Heroes Foundation in Natchez, has served in the U.S. Army for 28 years, ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, November 10, 2024 11:00 am

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TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE: Veteran still serving through U.S. Postal Service

NATCHEZ — Willie Morris has held two government service jobs throughout his life. His current one, with which most his customers are familiar with, is ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Sunday, November 10, 2024 9:00 am

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HONORING HEROES: Vidalia High School hosts Veteran’s Day program

VIDALIA, La. — A program at Vidalia High School Thursday morning demonstrated how any veteran’s service, big or small, is deserving of thanks. A committee ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 9, 2024 11:59 am

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