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Weekly updates from CSWR show repairs, equipment work and maintenance on the Tallulah water system during January and February 2026 . . .

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Tallulah Council Debates Water System Rehabilitation Plan and More at Meeting
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Wed,03/04/26-2:30PM , 853 Reads
The Tallulah City Council debated the city’s water system plan, reviewed finances and revoked a previously issued occupational license during its regular meeting Feb. 26 at City Hall.

All council members were present and no public comments were made on the agenda.
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CSWR Reports Repairs and Rising Disconnects in Tallulah Water System
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Thu,03/05/26-10:00AM , 828 Reads
Weekly updates from CSWR show repairs, equipment work and maintenance on the Tallulah water system during January and February 2026.
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Tractor Driver
By MADISON PARISH POLICE JURY
Mon,03/02/26-5:32PM , 989 Reads
Applications are being accepted for the position of Tractor Driver with the Madison Parish Police Jury - Public Works Department. Under general supervision the individual would be responsible for work of routine difficulty in the performance of manual labor.

Duties include but not limited to:
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Henry J Harris
By PAID OBITUARY
Mon,03/02/26-3:24PM , 1,641 Reads
Pastor Henry J Harris of New Bethel Baptist Church in Tallulah, LA transitioned February 28, 2026.

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Tallulah, 71282, LA

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Current Temp

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 78°F
Dew Point: 70°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sunset: 6:06 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 15 mph
Wind Direction: NW
Wind Gust: 21 mph
Sky Cover: 7%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°F
Moon Rise: 10:28 PM
Moon Set: 8:22 AM

Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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