Subject in Frank Morris arson dies by Stanley Nelson - posted Friday, May 17th, 2013 @ 9:51 am The Justice Department as well as the FBI said Wednesday they gathered no evidence that a former Klansman from Rayville, who died earlier this week, was involved in the 1964 arson murder of Ferriday shoe shop owner Frank Morris. The FBI received information in 2009 that the former Klansmen, Arthur Leonard Spencer, had allegedly helped commit the arson. Spencer, 73, died in Minden on Tuesday following a lengthy illness. Syracuse College of Law Cold Case Justice Initiative (CCJI) professors Janis McDonald and Paula Johnson say they are angered at what they call "the inexcusable delays in the FBI and DOJ investigation" and "a missed opportunity for justice for the Morris family and the Ferriday community." They also say they will ask for a congressional oversight hearing to determine whether DOJ and the bureau have lived up to the mandate from Congress to thoroughly investigate civil rights-era murders. In a story reported by the Sentinel on January 11, 2011, Spencer's son, ex-wife and ex-brother-in-law implicated Spencer in the arson. Two of the three -- Spencer's son and ex-brother-in-law -- said Spencer told them he was involved. The ex-wife said another Klansman implicated himself and Spencer in Morris' murder. Read More…

Board recognizes advisory council posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 3:30 pm Read More…  The Concordia Parish School Board during its regular meeting Thursday night recognized students and teachers who were members of the Superintendent's Advisory Council this school year.

Camp builders need Jury permit posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 3:30 pm Read More…  The Concordia Parish Police Jury says it wants to be fair to camp builders who begin construction without realizing they are required to have a building permit.

Vidalia receives $3.8 million from hydro posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 3:30 pm Read More…  Vidalia has received a $3.8 million royalty payment from the operators of the Sidney A. Murray Hydroelectric Plant.

Sara Nuss new county agent posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 3:30 pm Read More…  Sara K. Nuss, 26, from Covington in St. Tammany Parish, has been named the new county agent for Concordia Parish by the LSU AgCenter. Nuss has a bachelor's degree in biology from LSU and will graduate with a masters in soil science in August. She's also a 2005 graduate of St. Scholastica Academy in Covington.

Graduation ceremonies this week posted Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 @ 3:30 pm Read More…  Concordia Parish School Supt. Dr. Paul Nelson said more than 200 students will be graduating this week.

Vidalia's Duck Dynasty connection by Joey Martin - posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 1:15 pm Read More…  As most all of the Miss-Lou, Vidalia native Paula Archer Godwin loves Duck Dynasty, the popular television shows based in West Monroe. Then again, she has more than a vested interest.

Relay nets $193,000-plus posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 1:15 pm Read More…  Despite the muddy and cold conditions, this year's Miss-Lou Relay for Life raised $193,000 over the weekend.

Phase 2 park bids received posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 1:14 pm Read More…  Womack & Sons of Harrisonburg was the low bidder for the second phase of work at the Vidalia Municipal Park, according to the town's engineering firm, Bryant Hammett & Associates.

Ferriday tax passes; turnout 6% posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 1:14 pm Read More…  Ferriday voters approved the renewal of a 10-mill tax for public safety by an overwhelming majority on Saturday with only six percent of the registered voters casting ballots.

Four booked in attempted murder case posted Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 1:08 pm Read More…  Four Ferriday residents, ages 20 to 26, have been booked in connection with the armed robbery and attempted first degree murder of a local business owner.

Parish wildlife area may be renamed for Richard Yancey posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:54 pm Read More…  The Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission will vote Thursday on whether to rename the Three Rivers Red River Wildlife Management Area in lower Concordia in honor of the late Ferriday native Richard K. Yancey. The name being considered is the "Richard K. Yancey WMA."

Teens fire fake gun on bus posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:54 pm Read More…  Three juveniles were booked by the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office on Tuesday after shooting other students on a school bus with air-soft pellets fired from a replica gun.

Ag economy $11.4 billion posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:53 pm Read More…  The parish wheat harvest begins this month, corn planting is almost done while soybean, grain sorghum and cotton planting is beginning, according to LSU AgCenter's Sebe Brown, who serves as Assistant Area Agent for the Northeast Region.

Ferriday tax on ballot posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:52 pm Read More…  Ferriday voters will go the polls Saturday to decide the fate of a 10-mill tax renewal for public safety.

Dardenne to visit Frogmore posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:51 pm Read More…  In conjunction with Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne's media tour of the state for National Tourism Week, the Delta Music Museum will be offering a special presentation next week at Frogmore Plantation.

EEA fly-in slated Saturday posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:50 pm Read More…  Springtime is here and with it comes the annual Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 912 Fly-In at Concordia Parish Airport.

Parish jobless rate 10 percent posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:49 pm Read More…  The unemployment rate in Concordia Parish for March was 10 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor.

Thompson bills address public safety posted Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 @ 3:48 pm Read More…  At the urging of District 34 State Senator Francis Thompson (D-Delhi), members of the Senate Judiciary C Committee approved two bills aimed at addressing public safety issues.

Financial team to help manage Vidalia posted Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 @ 4:23 pm Read More…  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.