Friday Nov 13 | Concordia Sentinel
More benefits announced on Veteran's Day
The U.S. Veterans Administration estimated in September that there were 23.4 million veterans in the United States and in small towns and big cities across the country today -- Veterans Day -- these men and women are being honored and the dead remembered.
Vidalia, Ferriday Chamber of Commerces consider consolidating
Vidalia has a chamber of commerce. Ferriday has a chamber of commerce. But local business leaders are asking - should there be a Concordia Parish chamber of commerce? At the Vidalia Chamber of Commerce's meeting Tuesday, members were handed a survey asking if the Vidalia and Ferriday chambers should join together to form a parish-wide chamber.
Concordia Parish school scores released
Concordia Parish's school accountability scores are in, and while six schools are slightly down, Vidalia Lower Elementary grew nearly six points.
Ridgecrest mayor, alderman unopposed
VIDALIA a ' Ridgecrest voters wona TMt elect a mayor today. Interim Mayor Kevin Graham will be elected mayor and Dwayne Sikes will be elected alderman because they are running unopposed.
'Many many times it was very frightening,' recalls Dottie Primeaux Hayes, now an 81-year-old widow, member of First Baptist Church of Lafayette and the Singing Women of Louisiana.
Five caught, one sought in strong of burglaries
Five persons have been arrested and a warrant issued for a sixth in connection with 15 burglaries in the parish, Sheriff Randy Maxwell said this morning .
The management team of Central American Plus of Monroe, which began operation in January, has already generated more than $1 million in new insurance premium income, according to company leader Herbert Orgeron.
Two arrests made in burglaries |
VIDALIA a ' Two more people have been arrested in connection with 15 recent burglaries in Concordia Parish.
Governor delivers check; cites local man's new job
Gov. Bobby Jindal delivered a check totaling $1.272 million to Concordia Parish Thursday at a luncheon at the Bryant O. Hammett Vidalia Conference and Convention Center.
Jindal brings $1.27 million to Concordia Parish |
More than $1.27 million changed hands when Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a check in Vidalia Thursday as part of his Louisiana working tour.
Wayne DuBose is coming home. Pastor for 14 years - 1980 through 1994 - of Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport, DuBose was called July 23 to be Director of Missions for the Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association.
Louisiana seniors looking to get fresh vegetables from roadside stands and farmers markets have an opportunity to receive $20 in vouchers to do just that.
Teachers, principals take charge; first day goes smoothly
It was a scene that played out in ways that were different but ultimately the same all across Concordia Parish - the first day of school.
Teachers, principals take charge; first day goes smoothly
It was a scene that played out in ways that were different but ultimately the same all across Concordia Parish - the first day of school.
Last minute wrangling restores some cuts
The 2009 regular session of the state Legislature closed last Thursday, but not without some last minute fireworks.
The Concordia Parish Police Jury took care of several routine matters during its regular meeting Monday night.
Straight line winds cause heavy damage Sunday
The Concordia Parish Police Jury is seeking a state disposal permit to remove and burn piles of limbs and debris left in the aftermath of Sunday's storm, which included high wind and hail.
Parish looking at Code Red weather alerts
The Concordia Parish Police Jury could follow Adams County's lead and opt in for the Code Red weather alert system.