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3-vehicle accident in Ferriday kills local business owner

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify to that the collision happened within 100 feet of the initial traffic stop conducted by Concordia ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:51 am

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Superintendent’s letter concerning 4-day school weeks: ‘This decision was not taken lightly’

VIDALIA, La. — Beginning after Labor Day, students in Concordia Parish public schools will stop attending school on Monday and instead begin a four-day school ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 18, 2024 3:43 pm

Business

Merit Health hosts second-annual peanut butter drive

NATCHEZ — Merit Health Natchez is helping fight hunger, one jar of peanut butter at a time. Over this week, the hospital is collecting jars ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 18, 2024 2:56 pm

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Concordia Parish School Board approves 4-day school week calendar

VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Parish School Board on Thursday adopted a school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year that includes school weeks that begin ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:34 pm

Business

Vidalia renews AirMedCare service contract

VIDALIA, La. — The Town of Vidalia has again renewed its contract with AirMedCare to provide emergency medical airlift service to residents at a reduced ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:53 pm

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HOW TO SPEND: Vidalia officials to consider APRA spending during budget process

VIDALIA, La. — Part of the Town of Vidalia’s budgeting process, which will come next week, will be determining how any remaining American Rescue Plan ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:44 pm

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Police Jury’s former secretary-treasurer resigns

VIDALIA, La. — Former Interim Secretary and Treasurer Cathy Darden has officially tendered her resignation to the police jury after continuing to work in that ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:30 pm

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Sen. Cassidy announces $4.3 million for Concordia Parish for flood relief

VIDALIA, La. — A $4.3 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today for flood relief in Concordia Parish closes the gap of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 2:08 pm

Business

Jordan Carriers new headquarters ready for Ribbon Cutting

NATCHEZ — Jordan Carriers, one of Adams County’s largest employers with close to 1,000 employees, is ready to cut the ribbon on its brand-new 27,000-square-foot ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 12:56 pm

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‘Part Mystery, Part Miracle’: Contract signing first step in new Baptist Heritage center

NATCHEZ — Tuesday marked the beginning of the construction of a Baptist Heritage and Arts Center on the grounds of the historic Natchez College. A ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:06 am

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CAPTURED:  Tips lead to arrest of one of Adams County’s Most Wanted

NATCHEZ — Within 24 hours of Adams County Sheriff’s Office posting a “Most Wanted” list on Monday, one of the suspects was recognized and apprehended. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 3:45 pm

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Attempted murder suspect again tops ACSO’s ‘Most Wanted’ list

NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten today released the names and photos of four of his department’s “Most Wanted” suspects in unrelated crimes. First ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 11, 2024 8:18 pm

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Murder suspect bonded out of jail days before shooting

FERRIDAY — A Vidalia man suspected of shooting and killing a man in Ferriday late Friday night had been in jail just three days prior ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, March 11, 2024 2:20 pm

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Natchez Literacy Project gives away books during Read Across America Week

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Literacy Project placed more books in the hands of Natchez school children this year during Read Across America Week than ever ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, March 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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Early voting begins in Concordia Parish

VIDALIA, La. — Saturday, March 9, marks the beginning of early voting for Concordia Parish municipal and presidential primaries. Incumbent Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft (Democrat) ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, March 9, 2024 8:00 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Single car accident causes power loss along U.S. 61 South

NATCHEZ — A single-vehicle crash late Friday caused damage to utility poles and knocked out power briefly in South Natchez. Natchez Police Chief Cal Green ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, March 9, 2024 7:52 am

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St. Patrick: Hobdy honored to reign over Krewe of Killarney

NATCHEZ — At first glance, Tate Hobdy doesn’t look very much like an Irishman or a leprechaun with his tall stature, dark hair and olive ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, March 8, 2024 11:03 am

BREAKING NEWS

Missing juvenile found, is safe

NATCHEZ — A 16-year-old from Natchez who had been missing since 9 p.m. on Sunday has been found. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, March 8, 2024 9:15 am

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UPDATE: 3 teens arrested after Wednesday shooting outside Natchez vape store

NATCHEZ — Three teens have been arrested in the aftermath of a Wednesday evening shooting outside a Natchez vape and phone repair shop on Seargent ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, March 7, 2024 10:27 am

BREAKING NEWS

Natchez Police respond to possible shooting near Sports Center across from Walmart

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police are at the scene of a possible shooting near Sports Center and Dollar Tree across from Natchez Walmart. Police arrived at ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 6:46 pm

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