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At their March 9 meeting, the Madison Parish Police Jury discussed the state litter enforcement program and penalties for violations . . .

STAR Academy Coming to Parish School

The Madison Parish School Board voted March 9 to authorize the superintendent to explore a contract with STAR Academy. The . . .

Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant

Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues . . .

Parish Maintenance Faces Worker Shortage

The Madison Parish Police Jury discussed staffing shortages in the parish maintenance department during its March 9 meeting. Parish Superintendent . . .

Madison Parish School Board Votes to Merge Middle, High Schools

The Madison Parish School Board voted March 9 to merge Madison Middle School and Madison High School into one school . . .

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Madison Parish School Board Votes to Merge Middle, High Schools
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Tue,03/10/26-12:41PM , 1,151 Reads
The Madison Parish School Board voted March 9 to merge Madison Middle School and Madison High School into one school serving grades six through 12 beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
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Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant
By TAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/07/26-2:14PM , 1,007 Reads 22,363 Statewide
Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.
Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.
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STAR Academy Coming to Parish School
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Wed,03/11/26-12:26PM , 152 Reads
The Madison Parish School Board voted March 9 to authorize the superintendent to explore a contract with STAR Academy.

The authorization follows a Feb. 19 letter from the Louisiana Department of Education and State Superintendent Cade Brumley.
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Littering Fine Program in Place
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Wed,03/11/26-12:29PM , 141 Reads
At their March 9 meeting, the Madison Parish Police Jury discussed the state litter enforcement program and penalties for violations.

Under the program, a person who is cited may be ordered to perform community service for a first offense. A later offense can carry a fine of up to $500.
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