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Vidalia native named Concordia Economic Director
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:13:33 CDT
Vidalia native Heather Lanius Malone has been selected as director of the Concordia Parish Economic Development District.
Blain files suit against Police Jury on road work; cites engineer
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:12:25 CDT
W.E. Blain & Sons, Inc. of Natchez, the contractor for Phase 1 hardsurfacing work in Concordia Parish, has filed a countersuit to one filed against the company by the Police Jury in June.
Holiday Inn leases property for new hotel
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:10:42 CDT
Vidalia Mayor Hyram Copeland said an El Dorado, Ark., company has leased three acres of property on the Vidalia riverfront and should begin construction of a 105-room Holiday Inn this fall.
Drought conditions stressing crops
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:10:00 CDT
Hot, dry weather is taking its toll on crops in Concordia Parish and County Agent Glen Daniels says the "the corn in some cases is absolutely burned up."
Opposition voiced to bingo in Ferriday
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:09:10 CDT
Despite an hour of discussion and comments on allowing bingo in Ferriday, town attorney Anna Ferguson said an ordinance had to be introduced during a regular town meeting, not at the special meeting held Tuesday night.
Crime Task Force formed in Concordia
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:08:01 CDT
Crime Task Force formed in Concordia

Local Sports

It's Futch-Maxwell one more time
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:17:29 CDT
Johnny Futch of Monroe and Frank Maxwell of Delhi made it two in a row and five overall as the pair captured the Budweiser 4-Ball Tournament at Panola Woods Country Club this past weekend.
Bowden has two wins, two saves
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:16:48 CDT
Barry Bowden picked up his second save Monday night as the Burlington Royals defeated the Bluefield Orioles, 3-2.
LSU wants to stay out of this poll
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:16:24 CDT
Take away Ryan Perrilloux (please), and it's been a quiet year away from the field for LSU football.
Ferriday Dixie Belles win State
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:15:48 CDT
The Ferriday 13-15-year-old Dixie Belles captured the state tournament by defeating Jefferson Parish Recreation District twice Wednesday.
Little Angels second at World
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:04:47 CDT
The Vidalia Little Angels placed second at the Girls Youth Slow-Pitch World Tournament 10-under in Fayetteville Ar., last week.
Ferriday football registering
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:04:26 CDT
The Town of Ferriday and surrounding towns are having football tryouts for 8-10 and 11-12 year olds for the Ferriday Falcon football team, which won the local Super Bowl last year.

Louisiana News

State Monitoring Mississippi River Oil Spill
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST
Baton Rouge - The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) along with key Federal, State and Local agencies are act....
Landmark Disability Legislation Celebrates Anniversary
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, an agency of the Department of Social Services, will join more than 54 million individuals with d....
Commissioner Davis announces Edward Driesse as State's Chief Information Officer
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST
Baton Rouge - Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis announced today that Edward Driesse has been selected to serve as Chief Information Offic....
Sobriety Checkpoint July 25 In Marksville
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST
Louisiana State Police has zero tolerance for impaired drivers. To combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop E, Avoyelles P....
Governor Makes Appointments To Atchafalaya Basin Levee District and Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST
BATON ROUGE - Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of M.J. LeBlanc, Jr. to the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin L....
Updated Contact Information For Spill In Mississippi River
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST
NEW ORLEANS - Coast Guard Public Affairs has updated its contact numbers to assist in the response to the fuel oil spill in the Mississippi River. ....

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ESPN Sports

Kurkjian: 25th anniversary of Pine Tar Game
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:20:37 PDT
Eyes bulging and arms flailing, George Brett looked like a madman. But all he was doing was arguing a home run taken away from him in what's known as the Pine Tar Game.
WNBA suspends 11 for roles in Sparks-Shock fight
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:59:38 PDT
The WNBA swiftly suspended the Detroit and Los Angeles players and Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn for their role in a skirmish at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Packers might postpone Favre's jersey retirement
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:12:12 PDT
Thursday morning's annual meeting of Packers shareholders at Lambeau Field hardly turned into a bring-back-Brett Favre rally.
Krzyzewski: LeBron '95 percent no-go' for Friday
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:51:41 PDT
U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski says injured forward LeBron James is a "95 percent no-go" for Friday's exhibition against Canada.
Colts' Manning missing camp after knee surgery
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:24:03 PDT
Peyton Manning is sacked only 3.4 percent of the time he attempts a pass, but recent surgery on a bursa sac problem in his left knee has temporarily left him down for the count.
Sheets on mound as Brewers seek 8th in row
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:13:15 PDT
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