Vidalia News

May 15-- The city of Vidalia and Vidalia City Schools are seeking a federal grant to help pay for two security officers in the schools.

Vidalia has received a $3.8 million royalty payment from the operators of the Sidney A. Murray Hydroelectric Plant.

Hours: 10am-4pm Date: May 11, 2013 Theme: Mother's Day Market Parking: Free-of-charge trolley stops every 15 mins on market Saturdays at the following locations: 1) State Office Building 2) Behind Washington Plaza 3) Monroe Civic Center Free Admission: The market is free and open to the public every Saturday.

Despite the muddy and cold conditions, this year's Miss-Lou Relay for Life raised $193,000 over the weekend.

Concordia Parish sheriff's deputies say a Vidalia man was caught while trying to sneak contraband into the parish jail.

Instruction Permit/Temporary Licenses Violation/ Obstruction of Officer / Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute/ Possession of a Controlled Substance/Giving False Identity Information to Law Enforcement Officers Collins, Priscilla Lee- W/F- 28 YOA- 166 Hugueson Lane Vidalia, GA- Endangering a Child While DUI/DUI Refusal 2nd ... (more)

On the morning of Thursday, May 7, 1840 -- 173 years ago this month -- author Timothy Flint and his son James, checked into the Steamboat Hotel, located under-the-hill at Natchez.

What to make of the 2013 LSU spring football game? The good, the bad and the ugly.

Vidalia Mayor Hyram Copeland said he has assembled a team of three to help him manage the town's finances and has abolished the position of town manager.

Hydroelectric plan: Vidalia Mayor Sidney Murray will meet with members of the Louisiana congressional delegation to present his ideas for hydroelectric power generation.