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Concordia Parish School Board to appoint interim superintendent

VIDALIA — Concordia Parish School District officials say they are planning to discuss appointing an interim superintendent Thursday. The Concordia Parish School Board accepted Superintendent ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, December 14, 2015 12:11 am

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Season of wishes: Guardian Shelter provides safe haven for local families

Holidays tend to conjure up images of happy families, brought together in celebration. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, December 12, 2015 12:01 am

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Concordia Parish School superintendent to leave by Jan. 1

Concordia Parish School Superintendent Paul Nelson resigned Thursday night at the school board meeting. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:04 am

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Convention strikes up the band in Natchez

Over the next few days, downtown Natchez will be filled with the sounds of French horns, tubas, clarinets and other instruments during the Mississippi Bandmasters ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Friday, December 11, 2015 12:00 am

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Season of wishes: Habitat for Humanity gives local families ‘hand-up’

Volunteers on Garden Street are currently hard at work, hoping to finish construction on a house in the coming months so a family can have ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 am

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Weekend ticket: Holiday, music events headline weekend

Holiday celebrations continue this weekend in Natchez with an entertainment plate filled with music, shopping, theater, Santa Claus and a helping of history on the ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 10, 2015 12:00 am

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Natchez High building to be replaced?

The Natchez-Adams School Board decided Tuesday to research whether some — or most — of Natchez High School should be replaced. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 1:27 am

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Bright Future: NHS junior beats state average for ACT score

Beating the state average ACT score might be enough for most students, but one Natchez High School junior is still reaching for the stars. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 1:21 am

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Video voyeurism arrest made

VIDALIA — A Vidalia man was arrested Saturday after a woman allegedly found nude photographs of a relative on his phone. Donald M. Tarver, 36, ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, December 7, 2015 12:12 am

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THE DART: Vidalia natives remember old school days

VIDALIA — While some memories may fade over the years, for two Vidalia natives, memories of their school days are as sharp as ever. When ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, December 7, 2015 12:01 am

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School district plans Natchez Early College Academy move to college campuses

Next year, students enrolling in the Natchez Early College Academy might only have to go next door to attend college classes. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:35 am

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Season of Wishes: Concordia Christmas Charity Fund lends parish families helping hand

Bringing groceries and toys home over the holidays may seem like a common occurrence, but for some families, the routine task is difficult. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:33 am

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Natchez police officer shot

NATCHEZ — A Natchez police officer was airlifted to Rapides Regional Medical Center Saturday afternoon after being shot at approximately 4 p.m. Natchez Police Chief ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Saturday, December 5, 2015 6:02 pm

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Sheriff’s office readies bikes for parish children

A quick look behind the Concordia Parish Courthouse will reveal rows of bicycles, tricycles and other wheeled toys. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:02 am

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‘T’was the Night before Christmas’ performance tonight

T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except Reagan Rabb and Beth Mullins. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Thursday, December 3, 2015 12:00 am

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Christmas celebrations highlight weekeend

Christmas lovers and volunteers will have plenty to do this weekend with music, a play, breakfast with Santa, parades, tours, a packing party and a ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 11:59 pm

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THE DART: Family continues pastime of decorating house

NATCHEZ — To some, the No. 1 priority after Thanksgiving dinner is over is putting away the leftovers. At the Lewis household, it’s putting up ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 30, 2015 12:13 am

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Vidalia women’s club kicks off holiday

VIDALIA — With November almost over, the Vidalia Women’s Club is kicking off its holiday activities with a coat drive and a club fundraiser. Today ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Monday, November 30, 2015 12:10 am

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Season of Wishes: Volunteers vital to local organizations

With scoop in hand, Dr. Brenda Moore doled out servings of stuffing on Thanksgiving Day. Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 29, 2015 12:31 am

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Seniors share gardening passion

The approximately 3-acre patch of land across the street from the von Drehle Corporation in Natchez might be mistaken for a farm with a single ... Read more

by Leah Schwarting, Sunday, November 29, 2015 12:01 am

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