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DEVELOPING NEWS

Beloved Vidalia Police Officer, once oldest rookie cop, dies

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Police Department and many in the community are mourning the loss of a longtime Vidalia police officer who died Monday. Lt. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, May 29, 2023 8:45 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Firefighters battling housefire on Saragossa Road

Editor’s Note: An earlier post of this story had the incorrect address for the fire. The correct address is 45 Saragossa Road. We regret the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, May 29, 2023 7:39 pm

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WATCH: 2023 Miss-Lou continues 157 year old tradition with Memorial Day Parade

The 157th annual Memorial Day Parade marched from Zion Baptist Church in Vidalia to the Natchez National Cemetery on Monday morning. The parade is widely ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, May 29, 2023 10:28 am

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They made it: Mississippi River paddlers set new record

A team of four canoe paddlers who just three days ago passed through Natchez has set a new record for the fastest team to paddle ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, May 27, 2023 2:56 pm

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Cathedral celebrates Class of 2023 graduates

NATCHEZ — Nearly 40 Cathedral High School scholars turned their tassels and threw their graduation caps following a commencement celebration Friday evening at St. Mary ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, May 27, 2023 1:20 pm

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Project SEARCH interns graduate at Merit Health Natchez, find careers

NATCHEZ — Three interns at Merit Health Natchez graduated Wednesday from Project SEARCH — a program for young adults with special needs — which is ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, May 26, 2023 9:54 am

Business

Downtown merchants group discusses what’s happening in Natchez

NATCHEZ — As things are heating up in downtown Natchez, conventions, fundraisers, summer camps and other events all happening within the next two months were ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 5:55 pm

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Four men tackling the Mississippi River by canoe attempting to break world record make it through Natchez, Vidalia

NATCHEZ — Four men trying to break the world record for fastest canoeing time for a team to complete the entire 2,340-mile stretch of the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 5:41 pm

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Police Jury renames road to honor long-time resident nearing 110 years old

VIDALIA, La. — During its Monday meeting, the Police Jury voted unanimously to change the name of a rural road in Concordia Parish to honor ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:05 pm

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No Brunch at Haney’s Big House: Event host ‘seeking counsel’ after being forced to move event from Ferriday

FERRIDAY, La. — A social event coordinator says she will “seek counsel” after being forced to move a monthly social function from Haney’s Big House ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:27 pm

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Vidalia sex offender arrested for online solicitation of minor

VIDALIA, La. — A Vidalia man who is also registered as a sex offender was arrested Monday for illegally communicating with a minor online. Robert ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, May 22, 2023 4:57 pm

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Delta Storm prepare to storm the world as graduates

FERRIDAY, La. — Nearly forty students weathered the Delta Storm and graduated from Delta Charter School on Friday evening, including 23 honor graduates. Valedictorian Addison ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, May 22, 2023 1:25 pm

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‘We’ve got to help our children’: Teen Summit in Vidalia aims to empower youth

VIDALIA, La. — Elijah Reed from Ferriday said he came to the inaugural Teen Summit last week at the Vidalia Convention Center with a lot ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, May 20, 2023 7:00 am

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School board approves tax millage, other projects

VIDALIA, La. — A busy meeting of the Concordia Parish School Board Thursday evening included discussions of everything from fresh paint to new playground equipment ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, May 19, 2023 8:40 pm

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Conflict brewing over brunch at Haney’s Big House in Ferriday

FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday Police Chief Sam King issued a clear, simple message to newspapers and posted it on the police department’s social media page: ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, May 19, 2023 8:21 am

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FRANCE TO NATCHEZ: Choctaw Hall hosts warm welcome reception

NATCHEZ — On Saturday, David P. Garner and Lee Glover, owners of historic Choctaw Hall (circa 1836) in Natchez, Mississippi, hosted a reception honoring Xavier ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:46 pm

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Sentencing delayed for woman who pleaded guilty to accessory to murder

VIDALIA, La. — A woman accused of working in concert with a man sentenced to 55 years in prison for the December 2020 killing of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:52 pm

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‘The best news’: Natchez mom grateful to learn son is cancer free

NATCHEZ — Melissa Calhoun couldn’t wait to share “the best news I could ask for,” which she received on Wednesday afternoon in the all too ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:47 pm

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No trial date set for man accused of killing Vidalia teacher

VIDALIA, La. — A defense attorney’s motions for Matt Mason Jr., accused of killing a Vidalia Junior High School teacher, has pushed back the court ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 4:17 pm

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Ferriday aldermen take no action on ministry’s home for released prisoners

FERRIDAY, La. — An organization that aims to open a controversial transitional home for released prisoners in Ferriday asked the Board of Aldermen for its ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 1:48 pm

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