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2 arrested in connection with double murder

NATCHEZ — Two people were arrested today connection with a double homicide that occurred around midnight on Wednesday. Natchez Police Department arrested Larry Griffin Jr., ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, December 13, 2024 10:25 pm

News

Vidalia Mayor opposes court order to restructure Concordia Parish Schools

VIDALIA, La. —  Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft is opposed to plans to reorganize the Concordia Parish schools, and he’s urging residents to join his opposition. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, December 13, 2024 4:21 pm

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Franklin County man fatally shot by ex-wife under investigation

FRANKLIN COUNTY — A Franklin County man has been fatally shot by his ex-wife today in the area of Loop Road. Sheriff Tom Tindle said ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, December 13, 2024 3:13 pm

News

Superintendent addresses negativity about proposed consent order to reorganize schools

VIDALIA, La. — During Thursday’s school board meeting, Concordia Parish School’s Superintendent Toyua Bachus answered negative feedback about a proposed consent order handed down from ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:21 pm

News

Large drug trafficking investigation nets nearly 30 arrests in Concordia Parish

FERRIDAY, La. — This week, 13 people were indicted on federal drug trafficking charges and an additional 15 were arrested at the state level after ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:53 pm

News

UPDATE: Maps show proposed boundaries for Concordia Parish schools

CONCORDIA PARISH, La. — A plan to dismiss the ongoing desegregation lawsuit against Concordia Parish School Board involves redrawing school boundary lines, meaning some students ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 12, 2024 11:49 am

BREAKING NEWS

Victims identified in late night shooting on Lewis Drive

NATCHEZ — Officials have named two victims who died in a shooting near an elementary school around midnight Wednesday. The deceased victims have been identified ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 11:43 am

News

Two killed, one other injured in midnight shooting

NATCHEZ — Natchez Police Chief Cal Green confirmed that two people, one male and one female, were killed and one other person injured during a ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 1:23 am

News

Police respond to gunshots near elementary school

To read the latest updates to this story, click here. NATCHEZ — Police are at the scene of a possible shooting in the area of ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:42 am

News

‘Not everyone’s an animal lover’: Vidalia aldermen refuse to vote when to euthanize unwanted dogs at pound

VIDALIA, La. — After five months of pointing fingers and kicking the can, the Vidalia Board of Aldermen refused to make any decisions about the ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:09 pm

News

‘Light shines bright, even when she is gone’: Long-time Natchez educator dies

NATCHEZ — A long-time, well-known educator in Natchez passed away in late November at the age of 81. Bettie Minor was an educator for nearly ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:20 pm

BREAKING NEWS

State Police investigating fatal collision that killed two pedestrians in Concordia Parish

FERRIDAY, La. — Louisiana State Troopers are investigating a fatal crash Monday night that killed two Ferriday pedestrians on U.S. Highway 84 near the 84 ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 2:27 pm

Business

Ferriday votes ‘yes’ to taxes and bond to fund public safety, pay back debt

FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday voters voted in favor of two tax millage resolutions and authorized the town to issue general obligation bonds payable from said ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:11 am

News

Date change for December meeting of the Concordia Parish Police Jury

VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Parish Police Jury, which typically meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month, will only meet once this ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 9, 2024 2:49 pm

News

State AG, parish school board to review desegregation lawsuit 

VIDALIA, La. — Liz Murrill, the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana is expected to attend another “strategy session” on Monday regarding Concordia Parish ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 9, 2024 10:55 am

News

Running Their Own Race: Hardy family travels to Ironman Triathlon in Cozumel

The Hardy family of Natchez, each year on the week before Thanksgiving, takes off to Cozumel, Mexico, to participate in the Ironman Triathlon. The Ironman ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 9, 2024 10:42 am

News

Vidalia Christmas parade, festival rescheduled due to weather

VIDALIA, La. — The forecasted weather for this Sunday has pushed the Vidalia Women’s Club and Garden Club to push its annual Christmas parade and ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, December 6, 2024 3:55 pm

News

AGENDA: Vidalia aldermen set to discuss dog pound procedures

VIDALIA, La. — Operating procedures for the full Vidalia Dog Pound are up for discussion during the Town of Vidalia’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, December 6, 2024 3:43 pm

News

BRIGHT FUTURE: Early College student outscores most on SAT test

NATCHEZ — Angelica King, a senior at Natchez Early College, scored higher than 93 percent of students nationwide on the SAT, a standardized test widely ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 5, 2024 3:22 pm

Business

‘A lot of people watching this one’: Speedy Eats’ new food technology could be operating in weeks

NATCHEZ — Speedy Eats, a new approach to fast food, should be open Natchez by late January and probably much sooner than that, entrepreneur Tance ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Thursday, December 5, 2024 3:09 pm

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