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Student finds meaning through art
VIDALIA — On any given day, at any given time, eighth-grader Taylor Yates can find inspiration for one of her favorite passions. Whether it’s a ...
Taylor Aswell, Author at Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper - Page 9 of 13
Flood of 2011
Miss-Lou prepares for flood in unity
VIDALIA — Since the first news of the Mississippi River’s record-breaking river levels hit in the Miss-Lou, officials on both sides of the river have ...
by Taylor Aswell, Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:00 am
News
Miss-Lou graduation schedules mostly on track
VIDALIA — Get your cameras, tissues and dinner reservations ready, graduation season has arrived. Even with the threat of the Mississippi River bearing down on ...
by Taylor Aswell, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 12:01 am
News
Magnolia Street house to become bed and breakfast
VIDALIA — For more than a week, Vidalia officials have been bombarded with calls and concerns regarding the current situation with the Mississippi River, and ...
by Taylor Aswell, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 12:01 am
Flood of 2011
Concordia at level 2 on evac plan
VIDALIA — As the Mississippi River quickly approaches its highest level ever, Concordia Parish officials have declared that the parish is now officially in “level ...
by Taylor Aswell, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:17 am
Flood of 2011
Boat patrol on the lookout for looters
VIDALIA — Since Saturday morning, Kenny W. Byrnes and Melton Pierre have been traveling up and down an eight-mile stretch of gravel road in a ...
by Taylor Aswell, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:11 am
Flood of 2011
Effect on farmers may be devastating
The threat of a 64-foot crest on the Mississippi River has residents all over Concordia Parish worried, but none are more worried than the parish’s ...
by Taylor Aswell, Monday, May 9, 2011 12:03 am
Flood of 2011
Barge traffic continues for now
Traffic coming down the Mississippi has not yet been restricted , but a U.S. Coast Guard official said that could change at any time.
by Taylor Aswell, Monday, May 9, 2011 12:02 am
Flood of 2011 - main story
Spillways no big help here
The opening of one spillway and the possible opening of a second south of the Miss-Lou will provide little relief for area residents battling ...
by Taylor Aswell, Saturday, May 7, 2011 12:01 am
Flood of 2011 - main story
Jindal: Spillway will open
VIDALIA — Water inched its way toward $75 million worth of infrastructure Thursday as Gov. Bobby Jindal toured the Vidalia Riverfront and announced some welcome ...
by Taylor Aswell, Friday, May 6, 2011 12:05 am
Flood of 2011
Ferriday residents express flood concerns
FERRIDAY — With cars lining Florida Avenue and Second Street, Ferriday residents flocked to a Ferriday community meeting Thursday for the chance to hear what ...
by Taylor Aswell, Friday, May 6, 2011 12:03 am
editors pick
Dry islands being built on Riverfront
The City of Vidalia continued flood-preparation work Wednesday by starting on the first of several dry islands they hope to create on the Riverfront. ...
by Taylor Aswell, Thursday, May 5, 2011 12:22 am
Flood of 2011
J.M. Jones not giving up
NATCHEZ — The news went from bad to worse for J.M. Jones Lumber Company this week, but the 100-year-old business isn’t giving up yet. A ...
by Taylor Aswell, Thursday, May 5, 2011 12:01 am
News
Blues Fest attendees not blue at all
After a three-day blues bombardment, the 16th annual Natchez Bluff Blues Fest ended Sunday afternoon, leaving residents anxiously awaiting next year’s festivities.
by Taylor Aswell, Monday, May 2, 2011 12:01 am
News
Latest trail marker honors Ealeys
With the Natchez Bluff Blues Fest rocking Broadway Street Saturday afternoon, hundreds gathered to relax, hear some good music and honor four of Natchez’s musical ...
by Taylor Aswell, Sunday, May 1, 2011 12:01 am
News
Last class of Washington gathers
In 1961, Washington High School saw its last graduating class walk through the doors.
by Taylor Aswell, Sunday, May 1, 2011 12:01 am
Flood of 2011
J.M. Jones ready to battle
At 7:30 a.m. Monday morning, Lee Jones got a call from his banker telling him that the Mississippi River was projected to rise to near ...
by Taylor Aswell, Saturday, April 30, 2011 12:01 am
News
Got the Blues? Head to the bluff
With the first day of the Natchez Bluff Blues Fest complete, area residents have two more days to catch the blues before they are gone. ...
by Taylor Aswell, Saturday, April 30, 2011 12:01 am
News
VPD nearing arrest in Monday murder
While Vidalia Police Department officers are still investigating the early Monday morning, territory-related triple shooting that left one dead and sent two men to the ...
by Taylor Aswell, Saturday, April 30, 2011 12:01 am
News
Concert scheduled in Vidalia tonight
VIDALIA — The Vidalia Riverfront Amphitheatre will have a concert tonight featuring the official tribute band to The Eagles. Hotel California will be performing in ...
by Taylor Aswell, Friday, April 29, 2011 12:01 am
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