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Bills that would alter management of state parks and increase scope of practice for nurse practitioners die on deadline in the Legislature

The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and bills that would’ve changed the operation of some of the state parks, given teachers a pay increase, expanding the scope

Edwards announces looser COVID-19 restrictions in Louisiana

(The Center Square) – Louisiana will shift into a less restrictive set of rules to help control the spread of COVID-19 after the current executive order expires Wednesday, Gov.

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive

The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and there are plenty of issues still in play, including reform of the state’s alcohol distribution system, a first step towar

Bills that would alter management of state parks and give teachers a pay hike die on deadline in the Legislature

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.

Bills that would've given teachers a pay hike and altered the way some of the state's parks are operated died on deadline Tuesday in the Mississippi Legislature.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards
Melinda Deslatte / AP

The Legislature is approaching a critical deadline Tuesday for general bills from the other chamber to pass out of committee.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards Melinda Deslatte / AP

Edwards announces looser COVID-19 restrictions in Louisiana
By David Jacobs | The Center Square , READ MORE > 219 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 02:13 PM
(The Center Square) – Louisiana will shift into a less restrictive set of rules to help control the spread of COVID-19 after the current executive order expires Wednesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Tuesday.
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Madison Parish arrest reports
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On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 08:48 AM
POLICE REPORT

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Bills that would've given teachers a pay hike and altered the way some of the state's parks are operated died on deadline Tuesday in the Mississippi Legislature.

Bills that would alter management of state parks and increase scope of practice for nurse practitioners die on deadline in the Legislature
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 394 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 03:42 PM
The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and bills that would’ve changed the operation of some of the state parks, given teachers a pay increase, expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and created a new board to govern the state’s Medicaid program all died on Tuesday’s deadline.
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Louisiana and dominion
By Jack Ryan, READ MORE > 82 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:16 AM
Here’s a voting machine story that could only have come from Louisiana, where entertaining arguments about politics is one reason the state bills itself as the Sportsman’s Paradise.
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Sunday shooting leads to attempted murder, drug charges
By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 481 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:31 AM
A man arrested Sunday in Tallulah for shooting at vehicle is also facing a slew of drug charg
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Ray Ronald 'Ronnie' Donham
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 83 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:12 AM
Ray Ronald “Ronnie” Donham age 76 of Tallulah, Louisiana gained his wings and lost his battle
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Tribute to Joseph Candler Jr. (1949-2021)
By Karl J. Thomas, READ MORE > 99 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 12:32 PM
Hello, Madison Journal readers! I once again come to you all to reflect on the life of another outstanding citizen among our community who rec
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City of Tallulah to hold public hearing
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 259 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:00 PM
The City of Tallulah will hold a public hearing Thurs., March 11 at 5:30 p.m.
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Sarah JoAnn Mathis Campbell
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 128 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:53 AM
Sarah JoAnn Mathis Campbell went to be with our Lord on Feb.
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House Speaker Clay Schexnayder (right), R-Gonzales, speaks about the legislative session with Senate President Page Cortez (left), R-Lafayette, on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. Melinda Deslatte / AP

Legislative leaders put unified sales tax collection for Louisiana at top of agenda
By David Jacobs | The Center Square , READ MORE > 79 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:56 AM
(The Center Square) – Days after
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Rest in Peace, Henry Haynes III
By Karl J. Thomas , READ MORE > 93 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 01:44 PM
Hello to the faithful readers of the Madison Journal!
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Bills that would've given teachers a pay hike and altered the way some of the state's parks are operated died on deadline Tuesday in the Mississippi Legislature.

Bills that would alter management of state parks and give teachers a pay hike die on deadline in the Legislature
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 215 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 10:58 AM
The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and bills that would’ve changed the operation of some of the state parks, given teachers a pay increase, expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and created a new board to govern the state’s Medicaid program all died on Tuesday’s deadline.
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Delta Community Action seeking coach-mentor
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 213 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 02:58 PM
DELTA COMMUNITY ACTION/DELTA HEAD START/DELTA EARLY HEAD START is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
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The Legislature is approaching a critical deadline Tuesday for general bills from the other chamber to pass out of committee.

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,556 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:05 AM
The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and there are plenty of issues still in play, including reform of the state’s alcohol distribution system, a first step toward the elimination of the state’s income tax and several more that deal with the occupational licensing.
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God will never be on the losing team
By Gary Andrews, READ MORE > 62 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 12:37 PM

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While most of Madison Parish came to a standstill during February's winter storm, Madison Parish Sheriff's Office deputies and other law enforcement and first responders found ways to keep things safe in the community.

Recovering from the storm
By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 191 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 03:22 PM
Madison Parish Sheriff Sammie Byrd is thanking his deputies and other law enforcement officer
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David Michael “Mike” Gibbs
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 84 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 08:42 AM
Aug. 23, 1963 – Feb. 16, 2021
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Bills that would've given teachers a pay hike and altered the way some of the state's parks are operated died on deadline Tuesday in the Mississippi Legislature.

Bills that would alter management of state parks and give teachers a pay hike die on deadline in the Legislature
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 270 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 11:14 AM
The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and bills that would’ve changed the operation of some of the state parks, given teachers a pay increase, expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and created a new board to govern the state’s Medicaid program all died on Tuesday’s deadline.
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Reliance on sales taxes in Louisiana highest among all 50 states, study finds
By David Jacobs | The Center Square, READ MORE > 81 Reads
On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 01:51 PM
(The Center Square) – As a share of total state and local tax revenues, sales tax collections in Louisiana came in at 42.3%, representing the highest percentage among the 50 states, according to
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State Sen. Angela Hill, R-Picayune

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 821 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 04:13 PM
A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.
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Madison Parish arrest reports

Bills that would alter management of state parks and increase scope of practice for nurse practitioners die on deadline in the Legislature

Louisiana and dominion

Sunday shooting leads to attempted murder, drug charges

Ray Ronald 'Ronnie' Donham

Tribute to Joseph Candler Jr. (1949-2021)

City of Tallulah to hold public hearing

Sarah JoAnn Mathis Campbell

Legislative leaders put unified sales tax collection for Louisiana at top of agenda

Rest in Peace, Henry Haynes III

Bills that would alter management of state parks and give teachers a pay hike die on deadline in the Legislature

Delta Community Action seeking coach-mentor

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive

God will never be on the losing team

Recovering from the storm

David Michael “Mike” Gibbs

Bills that would alter management of state parks and give teachers a pay hike die on deadline in the Legislature

Reliance on sales taxes in Louisiana highest among all 50 states, study finds

Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

Reliance on sales taxes in Louisiana highest among all 50 states, study finds

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