As temperatures continue to rise, local cotton growers are keeping their planters busy.

Johnathan L. Mace, a suspected child predator, is in custody after he tried escaping capture in a vehicle, striking a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy and nearly running over others. 

Ma Deb’s family includes men, women, all colors, shapes, sizes and backgrounds. They may differ in appearance and socio-economic backgrounds, but they all have two things in common: they have been affected by drug and alcohol abuse and Ma Deb’s love.

A ceremony to honor 13 servicemen and women who lost their lives in the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan will be held Friday at 2 p.m. on the Vidalia Riverfront.

A Ferriday man was arrested Monday in connection with a Monroe murder.

One of Ferriday’s favorite sons died Saturday, as Mickey Gilley passed away at the age of 86.

Vidalia Alderman Jon Betts replaced Alderman Robert Gardner as mayor pro tempore Tuesday night during the town’s regular monthly meeting.

Miss-Lou Relay for Life returned to the Vidalia Municipal Complex Friday night after having to cancel two years ago, and have a drive-through relay last year on the Vidalia Riverfront due to COVID-19.

Sam King was named Ferriday Police Chief by the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. 

Some Concordia Parish residents will possibly cast their votes at different precincts in the next election.

Seniors are excited, parents are sad and school administrators are busy preparing ceremonies for their outgoing students. It is graduation season in Concordia Parish.

Vidalia Alderman and mayor protempore Robert Gardner pled no contest to misdemeanor theft Monday in Concordia Parish Court, according to Seventh District Attorney Brad Burget.

The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office has its eye on the parish — literally.

Concordia Parish School Board is seeking a principal at Ferriday High, and a Special Education Director.

Rising natural gas prices have caused Clayton officials to relook at the village budget and charges to village customers.

Approximately 400 people and 810 dogs converged on Vidalia this week for a Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) International Grand with hopes of receiving the coveted Grand Hunting Retriever Champion.

Plans have been finalized for the 2022 Miss-Lou Relay for Life, which is returning to the Vidalia Municipal Complex on Friday, May 6. 

Trinity Medical is back to normal visiting hours after restrictions limited access to the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill Blair of Strategic Demographics will meet with Concordia Parish Police Jury and School Board members on Thursday and Friday to go over redrawing of local voting districts.

Millage rates will not change for the 2,350 Vidalia taxpayers next year.

Ferriday’s Town Council meeting Tuesday was filled with constant bickering, most centered around the Ferriday Police Department.

Syrah Resources of Vidalia’s Chief Operations Officer Paul Jahn is stepping down from his position.

Emerson Slain resigned as executive administrative assistant for the Town of Ferriday on April 1.

The Town of Waterproof will receive approximately $1.1 million to reconstruct and rehabilitate its sewer system.

Keeping his journey quiet was just as tough as auditioning, said Vidalia-native Bryce McGlothin who made it all the way to the second round of Hollywood Week on American Idol before being eliminated.

Automated license plate reader software and hardware along with photo speed enforcement may be coming to Clayton in the near future.

Trinity Medical’s first-ever audit brought plenty of praise from CPA Jared Heim of Eide Bailly LLP.

Voter turnout was only 17.5 percent for the March 26 School Board election, according to Louisiana Secretary of State results.

Concordia PAWS Rescue Shelter needs help from its elected officials and parish residents.

Concordia Parish’s voting districts will undergo minor changes under reapportionment, according to Bill Blair of Strategic Demographics.