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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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SCAM ALERT: Fake ‘serial killer’ post widely spread on social media

NATCHEZ — Social media claims that a “serial killer” has made his way into Adams County are false, Sheriff Travis Patten said. In fact, just ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Wednesday, December 4, 2024 7:05 pm

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‘Community Space’: Frazier enrichment center holds open house

NATCHEZ — After sitting vacant since 2022, the Frazier Extended Education and Cultural Enrichment Center at the former Joseph Frazier Elementary School held an open ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 3:16 pm

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Vidalia Garden Club’s biennial Christmas lighting contest begins

VIDALIA, La. — Though Christmas comes once a year, only once every other December does the Vidalia Garden Club recognize those with the best traditional ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 2:56 pm

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PHOTO GALLERY: In case you missed it, check out these scenes from Saturday’s Christmas tree lighting in Natchez

NATCHEZ — Hundreds of people braved the cold Saturday night to partake in rides and activities around the 34-foot tall Christmas tree as it was ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 2, 2024 2:29 pm

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Catahoula Parish Jailer involved in DUI accident

CATAHOULA PARISH, La. — Louisiana State Police confirmed that a DUI accident involving a Catahoula Parish jailer occurred on Thanksgiving day in Catahoula Parish. Tasha ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 2, 2024 1:00 pm

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Ferriday man accused of raping child under 13 captured in Texas

FERRIDAY, La. — A Ferriday man who had been accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile under 13 years old on Nov. 18 has been arrested. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Monday, December 2, 2024 11:29 am

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VIDEO: Natchez celebrates 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday marked the beginning of Christmas holiday season in Natchez with the lighting of the 34 foot Christmas tree in the heart of Downtown Natchez. ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 7:16 pm

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PHOTOS: Art on the Bluff open today until 4 p.m.

Here is a glimpse of what is available on the Natchez Bluff today until 4 p.m. Remember when Christmas shopping to support small businesses! Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 12:29 pm

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Vidalia Beautification asks for police jury’s support of annual Christmas Festival Dec. 8

VIDALIA, La. — On Sunday, Dec. 8, Vidalia will have two celebrations to get locals ready for the Christmas holiday. The first is the Vidalia ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 am

Business

Spokesperson: Vidalia Mills closure is ‘only temporary’

VIDALIA, La. — Vidalia Mills is currently closed and the gate locked, but only temporarily, a company spokesperson said Friday. The denim jean manufacturing company ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 8:00 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Power outage in Sibley affecting 1,178 meters

UPDATE: Power was restored to all residents as of 10 a.m. today. NATCHEZ — An isolated power outage in Adams County near the Sibley community ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Saturday, November 30, 2024 7:48 am

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Stewpot continues to serve through Thanksgiving holiday

NATCHEZ — While most gathered together to celebrate Thanksgiving, some volunteered their time on the holiday to serve others. The Natchez Stewpot on average feeds ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, November 29, 2024 7:22 pm

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Frost, freezing weather likely on Saturday through Tuesday morning

NATCHEZ — Freezing weather this weekend may pose a limited threat to tender vegetation and possibly outdoor plumbing, according to the National Weather Service. Freezing ... Read more

by Sabrina Robertson, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:34 am

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