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- Two teens receive additional charges
VIDALIA a ' Additional charges have been filed against the two teens who were arrested in connection with several area burglaries in December.
- Concordia Parish will not raise recreation fees for 2009
The Concorida Parish Recreation District 3 has announced that all youth programs will not increase registration fees for 2009.
- Locals look for fresh start in 2009
As the new year muscles its way onto the calendar, people around the Miss-Lou took a chance Wednesday to remember 2008.
- Teen charged in rape on Christmas Day |
VIDALIA a ' A Clayton teen spent Christmas Day behind bars after he was arrested on sex crime charges.
- Fireworks sales steady
'Tis the season for gunpowder and phosphorus-fueled fun, and while much of the economy is not doing as robustly as it once was, fireworks stand operators say the business is on steady feet.
- Chalmers new Ferriday postmaster
The cost of a stamp was 15 cents when Beverly Chalmers of Vidalia began working for the United States Post Office 30 years ago.
- Help on the way for farms
VIDALIA a ' Even while farmers wait to see if the U.S. Congress will appropriate funds from the 2008 Farm Bill to hurricane recovery for lost crops, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is ...
- Three arrested for aggravated battery |
VIDALIA a ' Three people have been arrested in connection with a weekend fight that left one man hospitalized.
- Two booked, two sought in charity fund scam
The Concordia Christmas Charity Fund was the target of a check cashing scam this week resulting in the arrests of two parish residents and warrants issued for two more suspects.
- Louisiana Baptist Convention News
From its northernmost point in Newellton to just south of Vidalia, the Delta Baptist Association stretches for nearly 40 miles along the Mississippi River delta.
- Danny's Lounge denied liquor permit |
The Vidalia Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to deny Danny's Lounge a renewal for their liquor permit.
- Concordia Parish Dance Studio takes a classic and brings it to the stage
Published Friday, December 12, 2008 Ferriday - Dancers from Concordia Parish Dance Studio taking the stage tonight will be warmer than they were a few years ago.
- Vidalia Shopping Center under new ownership; development planned
A Vidalia company has purchased the Vidalia Shopping Center for $1.7 million and is planning major renovation to the property.
- Christmas Charity Fund drive begins
The Ferriday Chamber of Commerce, the chief sponsor of the annual Concordia Christmas Charity Fund, has officially kicked off the 2008 campaign for the holiday fundraiser.
- Parade fills Vidalia streets
Like a pretty red bow on top of a Christmas present, the Vidalia Christmas parade topped off a weekend parades in the Miss-Lou. Over an hour before the parade's scheduled start, onlookers began lining Carter ...
- Christmas parades this weekend
The annual Christmas parades in Ferriday and Vidalia will roll through the towns this weekend kicking off the holiday season.
- Daniels charged in propane incident, 150 evacuated
Concordia Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested Charles R. Daniels, 22, Mooselodge Road, Vidalia, on several charges on Thanksgiving, including leaving the scene of an accident, after he reportedly struck a ...
- Governor reappoints Minsky to Mississippi River Levee board
Reynold Minsky, who led a three-month flood fight on the swollen Mississippi River last spring, has been reappointed by Gov.
- Bike sign-up starts December 1 at CPSO
Applications for repaired bicycles will be taken at the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office from Monday, December 1, to Friday, December 12, at the CPSO receptionist's desk, Room 7, second floor of the parish ...
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City DescriptionVidalia is a city in and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,543 at the 2000 census.
Vidalia is located at 31°34′6″N 91°26′3″W / 31.56833, -91.43417 (31.568295, -91.434268) and has an elevation of 66 feet (20.1 m).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.32 square miles (6.0 km²), all of it land.
Vidalia was founded by Don Jose Vidal. The great Sandbar duel featuring Jim Bowie is one of the great stories told by the locals. Vidalia is a bustling town with the addition of the new Vidalia Riverwalk. It features a new hotel, medical center, restaurant, and more additions coming soon. Vidalia also loves its sports. Vidalia High School, home of the Mighty Vikings, enjoys great athletic teams year after year. Baseball and Softball teams have won state championships. Vidalia is the sister city to Natchez, Mississippi.
"Vidalia onions" are not named for Vidalia, Louisiana, but for Vidalia, Georgia.
Vidalia City Hall is located at the corner of North Spruce and Carter Streets. Historic photographs are on display and available for viewing between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of the ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- United States
- Concordia Parish
- Louisiana
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