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The Delhi Charter School Gators will be looking to notch its first win of the season tonight, Thurs., Oct. 29, at home in a conference match up with the Rayville Hornets.

Bearfest, Crawl events around corner

Fall is here, and with it comes several events geared for the entire family to enjoy right in downtown Tallulah.

'Love, witness, serve'

Chances are if you live in or frequent Tallulah, you’ve seen the red tent on Tuesday and Thursdays near the courthouse and the gentleman quietly selling locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables.

Trojans blow out Bulldogs

Scoring was fast and often for both teams in the early goings of Friday’s match up between the Tallulah Academy Trojans and the visiting Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs, but a second-quarte

City okays plans for water plant

The Tallulah City Council, during a public hearing held Thurs., Oct.

Madison Parish Crime Report for the week of Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 172 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 11:20 AM
POLICE REPORTS
Bruce McClodden, Jr.
400 W. Levee St.
Tallulah, LA
Disturbing the Peace, Resisting
Arrest, Remaining after Forbidden

Mark S. Scott
704 MLK Blvd.
Delhi, LA
Driving under Suspension
Delhi Charter School’s 2020 Homecoming Court watched the Gators from the sideline Thursday night. Pictured are Queen, Jarrica Brooks; Princess, Lydia Strozewski; Senior Maid, Hannah Hendry; Junior Maid, Laila Harris; Junior Maid, Macy Lopez; Sophomore Maid, Bethany Smith; Sophomore Maid, Alyssa Garley; Freshman Maid Brooke Burrier; Freshman Maid, Kendall Cooper; Flower Girl, Addison Hicks; and, Crown Bearer, Jordan Washington.

DCS names 2020 Homecoming Court
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On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 11:14 AM
Announcements for the week of Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020
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On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:37 AM
TRICK-OR-TREATING
Due to COVID-19, there will be no trick-or-treating in the Village of Richmond.
Hicks

I’Rion Hicks (December 6, 2002- October 11, 2020)
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 23 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 11:01 AM
Services were held on Sat., Oct. 24, 2020, at 1 p.m. in Tallulah.
Halloween still fun, despite COVID
By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 21 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:43 AM
I have to admit, Halloween is probably my favorite holiday.
Jaguars fall to undefeated Ferriday on road
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 21 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 11:07 AM
The Madison High School Jaguars took a step back in the standings this week, after a 62-0 shutout on the road versus the undefeated Ferriday High School Trojans Friday night.
Riggs

Rest in Peace: William “Bilbo” Riggs
By Karl Thomas, READ MORE > 20 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:46 AM
A great gentleman here in Madison Parish was recently laid to rest over this past summer. A God-fearing man, a family man, an awesome educator and a fellow who could sing with the best of them are the titles which can be attributed this great man. I’m talking about the late, great William “Bilbo” Riggs.
Harrison

Shaquala Harrison (March 15, 1985- October 13, 2020)
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 20 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:59 AM
Services were held on Sun., Oct. 25, 2020, at 11 a.m. in Tallulah.
Karl Thomas, left, and the Rev. Henry J. Williams

Rest in Peace: Rev. Henry James Williams
By Karl Thomas, READ MORE > 13 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:50 AM
I come to you all, Madison Journal readers, once again to pay tribute to yet another fine citizen among us in Madison Parish. A dynamic man of God, father, city councilman and other attributes can be given to this gentleman. I’m speaking of the late, great Rev. Henry J. Williams.
Love is patient, kind
By Gary Andrews, READ MORE > 11 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 11:03 AM
During the holiday seasons I watch a lot of Hallmark channel movies. Most of these movies are oriented to the season and most of them are geared toward showing love for someone or for showing love toward one another.