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Ferriday Neighborhood Watch plan now ready
When the Rev. Simeon Green first got the idea to call a community action meeting in Ferriday last November, he did so in the hopes ...
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Dogs left in crate on Mississippi River bridge
During a routine traffic stop on the Mississippi River Bridge early Saturday morning a group of Vidalia Police Department officers saw a sight they won’t ...
by Taylor Aswell, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:04 am
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Parish says not so fast on lifting burn ban
A statewide burn ban is scheduled to end Thursday morning, but Concordia Parish residents won’t have the freedom to burn just yet.
by Taylor Aswell, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:01 am
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Autopsy shows no foul play involved
Autopsy results for the 7-year-old Vidalia girl that died June 22 are in, and no signs of foul play or trauma were involved in her ...
by Taylor Aswell, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:00 am
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Meeting on drainage project postponed
A meeting for residents of Wall, Madison and Oak streets who want to report any problem they have been having due to the recent work ...
by Taylor Aswell, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:00 am
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New seeds unveiled to farmers
The oldest life-sustaining business in the world rolled out a line of new, modern and technically hip products last week, and Concordia Parish residents were ...
by Taylor Aswell, Monday, July 18, 2011 12:03 am
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Some oil wells still wait to get back to normal
The Miss-Lou’s oil industry is carrying around a few black eyes from the blows it took during the 2011 Mississippi River Flood, but the majority ...
by Taylor Aswell, Sunday, July 17, 2011 12:01 am
Flood of 2011
Riverfront cleanup to begin
VIDALIA — Recovery takes patience, and that is exactly what Vidalia officials are asking from their residents as Womack and Sons Construction Group begins debris ...
by Taylor Aswell, Friday, July 15, 2011 12:10 am
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Cuts to affect museum
FERRIDAY — When Judith Bingham wakes up Monday morning, she won’t be making her usual drive to the Delta Music Museum to start her day ...
by Taylor Aswell, Thursday, July 14, 2011 12:02 am
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$1M secured for port
VIDALIA — The City of Vidalia recently received some good news about a project they have been trying to bring to the area for the ...
by Taylor Aswell, Thursday, July 14, 2011 12:00 am
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Mayor votes to change bingo vendors despite debate
The issue of electronic bingo in Ferriday has popped its head up in some form at nearly every aldermen meeting the town has had since ...
by Taylor Aswell, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12:01 am
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Bids for riverfront clean up to be opened
The majority of the Hesco Bastion instant levees and piles of dirt resting on the riverfront have outlived the Great Mississippi River flood by almost ...
by Taylor Aswell, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 12:04 am
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Deep roots: Family enjoys Natchez
While the Thomas family may be spread all around the United States, their roots are based in Natchez.
by Taylor Aswell, Monday, July 11, 2011 12:03 am
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Farmers serve it up fresh at local markets
Despite a drought hindering area crops, Miss-Lou residents looking for fresh, local produce are still in luck thanks to the farmer’s markets on both sides ...
by Taylor Aswell, Monday, July 11, 2011 12:02 am
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Williams to headline Delta Fest
While the event is still two months away, things are coming together nicely for those planning the first fall Delta Music Festival.
by Taylor Aswell, Saturday, July 9, 2011 12:01 am
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Slow Ride to take Ferriday stage
For the second time this summer the Town of Ferriday will be offering Miss-Lou residents a two-hour break from the scorching heat Saturday through its ...
by Taylor Aswell, Friday, July 8, 2011 12:03 am
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Ferriday chief resigns, enters sheriff race
Ferriday Police Chief Kenneth Hedrick stepped down from his position Thursday, and announced his intentions to run for Concordia Parish Sheriff in the upcoming Oct. ...
by Taylor Aswell, Friday, July 8, 2011 12:01 am
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Officer recovering from gunshot, blood drive planned
Former Ferriday native and police officer Larry Trant is seeking help through blood donations from area residents after an accidental gunshot wound caused him to ...
by Taylor Aswell, Thursday, July 7, 2011 12:02 am
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Tale of Paul the gum ball earns state honor
Whether it’s for writing or illustrating, 9-year-old Fisher Iseminger is known as an award-winner.
by Taylor Aswell, Thursday, July 7, 2011 12:01 am
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Miss-Lou dealing with tough drought
NATCHEZ — Even with two days of rain in the past two weeks, the Miss-Lou is still in need of some moisture, and area farmers ...
by Taylor Aswell, Monday, July 4, 2011 12:01 am
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