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Lawmakers push to expand vocational training programs to meet workforce needs

Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a series of education and workforce bills aimed at expanding vocational opportunities for students and addressing . . .

A nation of laws not of men

Why is a multistory photo of Donald John Trump hanging from the rafters of the Justice Department? The Founder John . . .

Profile 2026: Rachel Johnson

At the Madison Parish Library, Rachel Johnson helps keep daily operations running while also supporting programs that serve residents across . . .

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 . . .

Brown, Vaughn, James Win 3-on-3

A team of Dawson Brown, Bryan Vaughn and Steve James won the City of Tallulah/Tallulah Police Department 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament . . .

A bill by Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie, would give graduating high school seniors an additional pathway to financial aid under the TOPS Tech program.

Rachel Johnson keeps the Madison Parish Library running and says that there are many resources and events at the library for everyone in the community.

Bryan Vaughn, Steve James and Dawson Brown, champions of the 2026 City of Tallulah/Tallulah Police Department 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, with Mayor Yvonne Lewis and Police Chief Buster McCoy.

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Three Suspects Arrested After Mississippi-to-Louisiana Interstate Pursuit
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Tue,03/31/26-7:57PM , 1,736 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 , 1,499 Reads 21,450 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 , 1,353 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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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

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Madison High Names Sean Archer Head Football Coach
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Wed,04/01/26-9:44AM , 788 Reads
Madison High School has named Sean Archer as its new head football coach, Principal Perry Revels announced.

Athletic Director John Holmes said the selection followed an internal hiring process due to a district hiring freeze. Two applicants from within the district applied for the position before Archer was chosen.
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