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Water Report: Repairs, Disconnects, Paused Projects

Weekly updates from Central States Water Resources during March outline ongoing work on the Tallulah water system, including repairs, plant . . .

Three Suspects Arrested After Mississippi-to-Louisiana Interstate Pursuit

Three suspects were taken into custody after a pursuit that began in Warren County, Mississippi and ended in Madison Parish . . .

Madison High Names Sean Archer Head Football Coach

Madison High School has named Sean Archer as its new head football coach, Principal Perry Revels announced. Athletic Director John . . .

Profile 2026: Alicia Robinson

At the Tallulah Police Department, much of the daily work happens behind the scenes. Alicia Robinson serves as dispatcher, administrator . . .

Tallulah Council Tables Magistrate Appointment Pending Legal Review

The Tallulah City Council voted March 26 to table the appointment of the mayor’s court magistrate pending legal review of . . .

From left, Principal Perry Revels, Sean Archer and Athletic Director John Holmes following Archer’s appointment as Madison High School’s head football coach. Photo by Timothy Holdiness

Alicia Robinson works behind the scenes at the Tallulah Police Department, serving as dispatcher, administrator and municipal court clerk for the city.

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Three Suspects Arrested After Mississippi-to-Louisiana Interstate Pursuit
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Tue,03/31/26-7:57PM , 1,466 Reads
Three suspects were taken into custody after a pursuit that began in Warren County, Mississippi and ended in Madison Parish, Louisiana, according to the Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.

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Cold, rough winds don't deter Viking Half Marathon athletes
By TAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/28/26-1:04PM , 1,265 Reads 17,402 Statewide
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.

“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
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Alicia Robinson works behind the scenes at the Tallulah Police Department, serving as dispatcher, administrator and municipal court clerk for the city.

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Profile 2026: Alicia Robinson
Mon,03/30/26-10:25AM , 1,223 Reads
At the Tallulah Police Department, much of the daily work happens behind the scenes.

Alicia Robinson serves as dispatcher, administrator and clerk of court for the city’s municipal court system. A native of the area, she was born in Mississippi and raised in Tallulah.
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Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service
By RUTHIE ROBISON - The Enterprise-Tocsin
Mon,03/30/26-1:04PM , 596 Reads 31,877 Statewide
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
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