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SHERIFF’S REPORTS Tyrone Esters Delhi, LA DOB 9/29/76 FTA-Child Support x 3 Kiana Johnson Vicksburg, MS DOB 6/6/95 14:37.4 Principal . . .

Wright Elementary Principal Kimberly Pittman Resigns

The principal of Wright Elementary School has resigned, according to a statement issued by Madison Parish Schools Superintendent Charlie Butler . . .

Madison Parish Jury Opposes House Bill on Multimodal District

The Madison Parish Police Jury voted to oppose a proposed state bill affecting regional economic development, approved a summer youth . . .

Soaring costs and short supply shut millennials out of housing market

Baby Boomers continue to dominate the U.S. housing market, buying and selling more homes last year than any other generation . . .

Bill advances to add protections for people whose offenses are triggered by domestic abuse

A substitute bill that would create protections for incarcerated survivors of domestic violence advanced in a Senate Judiciary committee meeting . . .

Sen. Beth Mizell says a bill to add legal protections for those whose offenses were triggered by domestic abuse is a practical first step.
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An ounce of prevention
By KELLEY WILLIAMS
Thu,04/16/26-4:20PM , 491 Reads 11,146 Statewide
Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bigger Pie Forum says, “Billions of prevention is worth trillions of cure.”
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Dr. Graham Bodie is a Professor of Media & Communications at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. His courses and curricula are informed by over 2 decades of research on the role of Communication in shaping relationships, leadership, & virtuous civic living. He is also the Chief Listening Officer for the Listen First Project.

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We’re More Divided Than Ever - But There’s Hope in Conversations
By BRETT MONTAGUE AND BRODIE GRAHAM
Fri,04/17/26-5:26AM , 347 Reads 7,467 Statewide
Seneca once said, “Nothing great is ever accomplished suddenly.” This is as true today as it was in the days of Ancient Rome. Most great feats come about gradually, punctuated by qualities of endurance, perseverance, and intentionality.
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Entergy clears first hurdle for Richland data center buildout
By NOLAN MCKENDRY - The Center Square
Thu,04/16/26-9:57PM , 239 Reads
Entergy cleared the first step needed to skip various regulatory hurdles in order to construct even more energy infrastructure for another data center in Richland Parish that will complement Meta’s data center.
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Carter Marsh Named Farm Bureau Youth Livestock Show Winner
By JOURNAL STAFF - Madison Journal
Thu,04/16/26-9:13PM , 174 Reads
Carter Marsh was named the Madison Parish winner at the 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Youth Livestock Show. Marsh earned the parish recognition through participation in the livestock show, which is part of the youth program organized by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
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