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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 . . .

Justices appear skeptical of late mail-in ballot deadlines

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Mayor Horhn has big plans for Jackson

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Harris is Comedian of the Year at Golden Triangle Awards

Thomas Harris of Tallulah won comedian of the year at the Golden Triangle Music Awards held in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The . . .

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Profile 2026: Karl Thomas
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Sat,03/21/26-5:36PM , 1,746 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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Profile 2026: David Beckham
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Sat,03/21/26-6:00PM , 1,508 Reads
In the Village of Delta, David Beckham wears more than one hat.
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Tutoring expansion unanimously clears Education Committee
By NOLAN MCKENDRY - The Center Square
Sat,03/21/26-5:40PM , 1,204 Reads
A bill by Sen. Patrick McMath that would expand Louisiana’s high-dosage tutoring program to more students unanimously cleared the Education Committee of the Louisiana Senate this week, marking another step in the state’s push to build on recent academic gains.
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Profile 2026: Gen Ellis
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Sun,03/22/26-12:22PM , 1,027 Reads
At the Village of Richmond, daily operations move through the clerk’s office.

Gen Ellis has worked for the Village of Richmond since October 1996. Before joining the village, she worked with the state Office of Tourism, served as a substitute teacher and worked in a school system career resource center.
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