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Parish coroner still waiting for office space
VIDALIA, La. — More than three months since the beginning of the new coroner’s administration, the Concordia Parish Police Jury is discussing purchasing or leasing a new office building for her use. Pamela Poole was elected Coroner of Concordia Parish in 2023 and sworn in on March 1, but has yet to receive a space […] The post Parish coroner still waiting for office space appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Community-wide emergency drill to take place in Concordia Parish on June 27th informs residents it’s only a test
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office announces on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LPEC) will conduct a fire drill throughout the community. Photo courtesy of Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook It will involve all first responders, so officials are informing residents […]
School janitor from Lafayette Parish arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles
FERRIDAY, La. — Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit recently arrested a school janitor from Lafayette Parish for crimes against juveniles. According to a news release, CPSO began investigating someone who contacted a person online who he thought to be a juvenile on June 17, 2024, and communicated in a sexual manner. The suspect […] The post School janitor from Lafayette Parish arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Natchez businessman loses life in accidental drowning
NATCHEZ — Natchez businessman Michael Rinehart, 69, lost his life in an accidental drowning late Saturday evening on Lake St. John. Concordia Parish authorities said Rinehart and his wife, Cheryl, had been on a late-night boat ride and were in the process of docking the boat when Mrs. Rinehart fell from the boat into the […] The post Natchez businessman loses life in accidental drowning appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Concordia School Board is debt free, near fully staffed
VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish schools are debt-free, officials were excited to share with regular school board meeting attendees on Thursday evening. “Our superintendent likes good news … We don’t owe anybody,” said Concordia Parish School Board’s Business Affairs Director Tom O’Neal. “I don’t know how many other school systems in the state can claim […] The post Concordia School Board is debt free, near fully staffed appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mississippi man dies while trying to save wife injured falling into lake during late-night boat ride
A Mississippi man has died while trying to save his wife in a late-night boating accident. The Natchez Democrat newspaper reports that officials with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Officer confirmed that the tragic accident occurred on Lake St. John in Louisiana shortly before 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Officials say the...
Natchez man drowns after boating accident on Lake St. John
FERRIDAY, La. — A Natchez man is dead after a boating accident on Lake St. John late Saturday night. The man, 69, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, and his wife were out for a late boat ride and had an accident when arriving back at their pier, said Brandy Spears, spokeswoman […] The post Natchez man drowns after boating accident on Lake St. John appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Prison safety concerns raised after report of inmate death shows Mississippi man had meth in system while behind bars
A toxicology report that indicated a Mississippi man had meth in his system while he was in prison has led to questions about the safety of the facility where the man was found dead. The Natchez Democrat reports that during the Adams County Board of Supervisors’ second June meeting on...
Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office to host Justice Bus event on June 25th
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office will host the Justice Bus event at the CPSO’s Community Justice Center on 27797 Highway 15 in Ferriday. Courtesy photo of Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook This an excellent opportunity to learn about legal […]
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