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The U.S. Supreme Court is debating whether or not to strike down state laws allowing mail-in ballots to be received . . .

Mayor Horhn has big plans for Jackson

Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of Jackson this past Tuesday. First of all, it’s great to . . .

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Madison Parish Port Opposes Bill Creating Regional Rail District

The Madison Parish Port Commission voiced opposition to House Bill 116 during its meeting, raising concerns about its potential impact . . .

Profile 2026: Karl Thomas

At the Madison Parish Council on Aging, Karl J. Thomas works in maintenance and custodial services, but his role extends . . .

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Tutoring expansion unanimously clears Education Committee

A bill by Sen. Patrick McMath that would expand Louisiana’s high-dosage tutoring program to more students unanimously cleared the Education . . .

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Wisdom that Comes from the Elderly
By GARY ANDREWS
Sun,03/22/26-8:00AM , 326 Reads
Where has all the time gone? I remember a time in my pre-teen years talking with my pawpaw and him telling me, “Do what you need to do today and don’t wait for tomorrow, because tomorrow may never come.”
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Profile 2026: Karl Thomas
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Sat,03/21/26-5:36PM , 1,585 Reads
At the Madison Parish Council on Aging, Karl J. Thomas works in maintenance and custodial services, but his role extends beyond a single job title.

“My job here at the Madison Council on Aging, mainly custodian, but I do anything and everything,” Thomas said. “I do maintenance mainly, but I help out any way possible I can.”
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Weekly Verses
By JOURNAL STAFF - Madison Journal
Fri,03/20/26-11:39AM , 1,038 Reads
“I returned and saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.” - Ecclesiastes 9:11
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Patience
By PAULINE JACKSON
Sun,03/22/26-12:00PM , 203 Reads
Growth takes time. Be patient with yourself and with others — God is still working.
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient.” — Ephesians 4:2

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