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2024 Accountability Scores: Here’s how much area districts spend per student and how they fared

Statewide school and district accountability scores released last week show that four out of five area school districts scored a C and one district, Wilkinson ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:29 pm

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Vidalia officials still unclear on how long animals can stay at pound

VIDALIA, La. —Nearly 90 days after taking over operations of the city’s animal shelter, Vidalia officials have yet to set policies on how to handle ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:22 pm

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Man shot by cousin in critical condition

JEFFERSON COUNTY — A 20-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot by his cousin in Jefferson County Tuesday morning. At approximately 7 a.m. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:08 pm

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Parish will split opioid settlement funds between public defender, judges, sheriff’s offices

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Police jurors voted Monday to split the thousands of dollars coming to the parish from a national opioid lawsuit settlement ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 2:35 pm

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Parish government stands to lose nearly $1 million if proposed inventory tax elimination passes

VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish could lose nearly $1 million in funding if legislation to eliminate inventory tax passes, according to the Concordia Parish Tax ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 2:32 pm

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AGENDA: Police Jury to host public hearings for land sale ordinance tonight

VIDALIA, la. — Tonight on the agenda of the Concordia Parish Police Jury is a public hearing about an ordinance that will allow the police ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, September 23, 2024 2:54 pm

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SPECIAL MEETING: Vidalia Aldermen to discuss park construction, rebates, dog pound procedures

VIDALIA, La. — The Vidalia Mayor and Board of Aldermen have several high-dollar community projects on its agenda this week, including putting utility rebate checks ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, September 23, 2024 2:16 pm

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Photo Gallery: Community gathers at Table during Soul Food Fusion Fest

NATCHEZ — A night of food music and good company raised money for education and workforce development opportunities in the Natchez community at the Soul ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 21, 2024 8:51 pm

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Photo Gallery: Busy bluff weekend with Brits, walkers fighting battle against Alzheimer’s

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Bluff is busting with activity this Saturday as British cars line Broadway Street at the Natchez Grand Hotel for the English ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:54 am

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GALLERY: Luminary event shines light in darkness of Alzheimer’s disease

One by one, people came to the Natchez Bluff Friday to light a luminary bag in honor of a loved one who has suffered from ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:50 pm

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SMART BUDGETING: Natchez High School 10th graders practice financial literacy

Natchez High School sophomores completed a financial literacy exercise on Thursday morning where each had to complete a budget with their assigned career and family ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, September 20, 2024 3:34 pm

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Martin receives Concordian of the Year Award; Businesses, individuals honored during annual chamber event

VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Annual Awards Dinner Celebration on Thursday evening was one full of smiles as outstanding individuals and ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:35 pm

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‘How close were we?’ Natchez Adams School District scored 9 points from B rating

NATCHEZ — It wasn’t until taking a closer look at the numbers in preparation for Thursday’s school board meeting that Natchez Adams School District Superintendent ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:33 pm

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Information on dementia, Alzheimer’s shared at forum

NATCHEZ — Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined? Attendees at a community forum this week ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:00 am

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Walk, luminary events to make Natchez go purple for Alzheimer’s awareness

NATCHEZ — The Alzheimer’s Association invites people from Natchez and beyond to go purple for a two-day fundraising event to bring Alzheimer’s resources to the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, September 19, 2024 8:54 am

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Food, music this weekend at festival to bring community together

NATCHEZ — Soul Food Fusion Festival’s founder Jarita Frazier King said while she was growing up, her family dinners “knew no color.” Once anyone — ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 9:50 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Natchez-Adams maintains C grade with small gains based on MS Accountability System

NATCHEZ — Natchez Adams School District has maintained a C grade based on the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System Performance Rating with small gains in many ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:01 am

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GALLERY: Miss-Lou floods social media with fun photos during inaugural Watson Strong Color Fun Run

VIDALIA, La. — The first annual Watson Strong Color Fun Run proved to be a success as hundreds throughout the Miss Lou gathered in memory ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:32 pm

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NYC DREAM: Concordia Parish students have shot at trip as motivation to do well

VIDALIA, La. — Between 20 and 30 Concordia Parish students could experience an all-expense-paid trip to New York City as an incentive to do their ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:09 pm

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Concordia Parish School Board adopts budget

VIDALIA, La. — There were no comments or complaints made regarding the adoption of the Concordia Parish School Board’s budget on Thursday, which includes start-up ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:28 am

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