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Ferriday, Louisiana is located in Concordia Parish. Zip codes in Ferriday, LA include 71334. More Ferriday information.

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Monday | Natchez Democrat

Caps, gowns usher in good news

Big things are ahead on both sides of the river, but before we dream of the future, let's enjoy the past.

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Monday | Alexandria Daily Town Talk

ATV crash kills Ferriday man

Matthew Louis Evans, 24, died when he lost control and collided with a large brick mailbox while driving a 2002 Honda ATV east bound on La.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Natchez Democrat

Vidalia valedictorian has unexpected year

Vidalia High School valedictorian Miranda McMurry said her senior year of high school did not turn out as expected.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Natchez Democrat

Photo feature: A rockina good time in Ferriday

LAUREN WOOD / THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT - David Canford, left, and Meg Kassabaum, right, both graduate students from the University of North Carolina, dance together as live music is played Saturday afternoon during the Soul Survivors Festival in Ferriday.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Natchez Democrat

Rock out with Soul Survivors Saturday

On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., the town of Ferriday, will host the third-annual Soul Survivors Festival at Rock-A-Billy Plaza at the corner of First and Texas streets in downtown Ferriday.

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Natchez Democrat

Ridgecrest prepares for last day, closing for magnet school

When the final bell at Ridgecrest school rings today at 12:30 p.m., it will dismiss more than just students for summer vacation.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Concordia Sentinel

Several to be honored at 3rd Soul Survivors Fest

The third annual Soul Survivors Festival in Ferriday will be celebrated on Saturday when plaques will be unveiled downtown celebrating the town's music and history.

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Concordia Sentinel

Infrastructure, water, business climate viewed at summit

"You come by and we will listen to your concerns," he said. Allen was elected mayor in April.

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Mon May 21, 2012

Examiner.com

Take a Daytrip to Frogmore Plantation

Frogmore Plantation is located on Hwy 84 between Ferriday, LA and Jonesville, LA.A Hours are usually 9 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday during the summer.A Admission ranges from $5 to $20 for adults and $5 to $10 for children depending on the tour you take.A However, you might want to call to be sure: 318-757-2453.A If you are visiting the Natchez, ... (more)

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Wed May 16, 2012

Concordia Sentinel

Allen sets business summit Thursday

How can Ferriday city government help local businesses? That's what Mayor-elect Gene Allen wants to know and he hopes to get answers on Thursday when he hosts a business summit at the Arcade Theatre beginning at 1 p.m. Allen, who served a four-year term as mayor from 2004 to 2008, was elected to the mayor's post again in April.

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Concordia Sentinel

Rentfro new RMC administrator

"A hospital that cares." The logo used by Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday says it all for new administrator Donald "Donny" Rentfro.

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Concordia Sentinel

Teen's shooting death under investigation

Meanwhile, the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the Sunday afternoon shooting.

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Tue May 15, 2012

Natchez Democrat

I have a dream for Concordia Parish

During my tenure, I have been blessed to see and participate in the growth and decline of this region.

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Natchez Democrat

Ridgecrest to close for magnet school

With two separate unanimous votes Monday night, the Concordia Parish School board approved to close the doors to Ridgecrest school and open the same doors to a magnet school.

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Mon May 14, 2012

KNOE-TV Monroe

Ferriday shooting results in teenager dying

FERRIDAY, La., - The Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the killing of a Ferriday teen by a 66-year-old man.

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Wed May 09, 2012

Concordia Sentinel

Road, bridge work underway

Work to upgrade a three-mile stretch of the eastbound lanes of Hwy 84/425 outside Ferriday is underway, while bridge repair work at Lake St.

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Concordia Sentinel

Ferriday hikes water rates

That action came during a public hearing in which Louisiana Rural Development Director Clarence Hawkins and Engineer Bryant Hammett addressed the board and audience.

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Mon May 07, 2012

Alexandria Daily Town Talk

1964 murder of Ferriday businessman still puzzles FBI

Frank Morris stands in front of his shoe repair business in Ferriday. The Ku Klux Klan burned down Morris' shop and killed him in the process in December 1964.

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Fri May 04, 2012

Natchez Democrat

Speed limit change on U.S. 84 in parish temporary

Miss-Lou drivers traveling to and from Vidalia and Ferriday will be driving 10 mph slower for the next 60 days.

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Wed May 02, 2012

Concordia Sentinel

Soul Survivors Fest slate May 26

Performers at the May 26th Soul Survivors Festival in Ferriday may not be the sole survivors of the area's musical history, but they're close.

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