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Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office to host Justice Bus event on Wednesday, July 24th
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — According to Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office officials, the Justice Bus event will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CPSOs on 4001 Carter St. Courtesy photo of Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook The free legal information aims to allow those to learn […]
School board approves lease of Southern Design building for new central office
VIDALIA, La. — A lease for the former Southern Design building on Carter Street has been approved by the Concordia Parish School Board to house its central office with some disagreement among board members. A motion to lease the building with 12 office spaces, a kitchen area and storage space for $5,000 per month for […] The post School board approves lease of Southern Design building for new central office appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Raises approved with school board budget
VIDALIA, La. — All support personnel — meaning anyone on staff who is not a certified teacher or administrator — as well as any teacher who performs duties above their contracted scope of work such as leading clubs and extracurricular activities in Concordia Parish will receive a bump in pay following the actions of the […] The post Raises approved with school board budget appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Confidence pays off for Concordia Parish student in state public speaking contest
VIDALIA, La. — Leading up to a statewide 4-H competition in public speaking, Xavier Johnson who will soon to be starting 9th-grade at Concordia Parish Academy said he felt “a little scared but confident.” That confidence proved worthwhile to Johnson, who won first place as the youngest participant there. The 4-H University competition was hosted […] The post Confidence pays off for Concordia Parish student in state public speaking contest appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Police Jury: Old courthouse renovation costs an estimated $3 million
VIDALIA, La. — If officials are going to fund the restoration of the old courthouse at 405 Carter St. in Vidalia, they are looking at an estimated $3 million price tag, Concordia Parish Police Jury President Collin Edwards told board members Monday. While it wasn’t on Monday’s agenda, District 2 Police Juror Kenny Simpson asked […] The post Police Jury: Old courthouse renovation costs an estimated $3 million appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Four ArkLaMiss residents arrested by LDWF during ‘Operation Dry Water’ weekend
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Four residents of the ArkLaMiss were among 25 arrests made by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries during Operation Dry Water Weekend, which ran from July 4 through July 6. Operation Dry Water started in 2009 and is a state program led by the LDWF/LED,...
Louisiana man accused of sexually assaulting a minor
On July 8, 2024, detectives of the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating the sexual abuse of a child, which had occurred at a residence in Ferriday, La. During the investigation, an emergency forensic interview was conducted at the Alexandria Child Advocacy Center, along with a sexual assault exam.
Ferriday man arrested on charges of sex crimes against a child under 13
FERRIDAY, La. (KNOE) - The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ferriday resident who is accused of committing sex crimes against a victim under 13 years old. Detectives began investigating the sexual abuse of a child on July 8. The victim was interviewed the same day at the Alexandria Child Advocacy Center, and a sexual assault exam was performed.
Concordia Parish man accused of sexually assaulting a minor; arrested
FERRIDAY, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 8, 2024, detectives of the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office began investigating the sexual abuse of a child, which had occurred at a residence in Ferriday, La. During the investigation, an emergency forensic interview was conducted at the Alexandria Child Advocacy Center, along with a sexual assault exam.
32nd annual Lake St. John Flotilla filled with fun and creativity
FERRIDAY, La. – The 32nd annual Lake St. John Flotilla was filled with fun, festivities, and community spirit. The beloved event is a staple on the weekend following the 4th of July in the Lake St. John community. Lake St. John faithful celebrated Saturday with a boat parade, showing their incredible creativity. It began Saturday […] The post 32nd annual Lake St. John Flotilla filled with fun and creativity appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday man arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On June 19, 2024, the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Crime Unit Began Investigating allegations of lewd acts performed in the presence of a child at a Ferriday residence. According to authorities, last Friday, the victim disclosed details of the incident to forensic interviewers from the Alexandria Child Advocacy Center, and an […]
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