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1 month 2 weeks ago
Qualifying has ended for municipal offices in Tallulah and for Justice of the Peace in Madison Parish, setting the ballot for the May 16 election.
District 5 Councilman Toriano Wells was re-elected after qualifying as the only candidate for the District 5 seat. Jonathan Mark Federick was also elected without opposition after qualifying as the only candidate for Justice of the Peace for Districts 1 and 3.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Delta Community Action Association, Inc. will accept applications Friday for the 2026 Heating Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Madison Parish residents
Applications will be taken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Tallulah Community Center, 800 N. Beech St., Tallulah
The program assists families and senior citizens with heating-related energy costs. Funds may be used for electricity, gas or propane
Officials said applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis with limited slots available per day
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has announced an unprecedented collaboration with the Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN) to increase awareness of and access to assistive technologies throughout Northeast Louisiana. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by NEDHSA Executive Director Dr. Monteic A. Sizer and LATAN President and CEO Yakima Black.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
A few years ago, 6th grade teachers asked their students how they defined love. Here are a few responses:
“Love is when grownups put their faces together in a yucky way.”
“Love is when mommy leaves daddy his favorite chicken piece for him to eat.”
“Love is when grandpa cuts grandma’s toenails because she can’t do it by herself.”
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1 month 2 weeks ago
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1 month 2 weeks ago
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Antonio Brown Tallulah, DOB 5/27/84 Aggravated Battery
Nathaniel Barnes Tallulah, DOB 6/2/88 Battery of a Dating Partner
Kennara Fountain Tallulah, DOB 2/4/01 Simple Assault
Morris Clark Waterproof, LA DOB 11/7/88 Probation Violation
Carrie Beckwith Tallulah, DOB 7/16/61 Returned for Bonding
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Qualifying continued Thursday for municipal offices in Madison Parish, with additional candidates filing paperwork on the second day of the qualifying period.
The information remains unofficial until qualifying closes at the end of business Friday, Feb. 13. One day remains for candidates to file.
The following candidates had qualified as of the close of business Thursday:
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 month 2 weeks ago
Qualifying opened Wednesday for municipal, parish, state and federal offices in Madison Parish, with candidates filing paperwork on the first day of the qualifying period.
The information remains unofficial until qualifying closes at the end of business Friday, Feb. 13. Two days remain for candidates to file.
In the City of Tallulah, three Democrats qualified for mayor: Arthur R. Lee, Gloria Owens Hayden and Kendrell Robinson.
Donnell Rose qualified for chief of police.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Qualifying has opened for several municipal and local offices in Madison Parish.
Voters will elect one candidate for Public Service Commission District 5 from the Democratic Party and one candidate for Public Service Commission District 5 from the Republican Party.
One Justice of the Peace will be elected to serve Districts 1 and 3.
In the City of Tallulah, voters will elect a mayor and a chief of police.
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1 month 2 weeks ago
Auditors issued a qualified opinion on the Madison Parish School Board’s government-wide financial statements and General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, citing payroll documentation issues and widespread internal control deficiencies, according to an audit released this week.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
A truck hit the Tallulah Water Service building on Thursday, Feb. 5, causing damage that forced the office to close for several days, according to officials.
The office will be closed for the remainder of Thursday and all day Friday. It is scheduled to reopen Monday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. Water payments will be accepted only through the side window. The lobby will remain closed while repairs are made.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The US Route 80 West bridge over Panola Bayou in Madison Parish has been closed due to major damage, according to parish and state officials.
Madison Parish Sheriff Chad Ezell first announced the closure by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The bridge is located 1.3 miles west of US 65 and just past the Louisiana Transitional Center for Women.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
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2 months ago
Eight inmates escaped Thursday night from the River Bend Detention Center in Lake Providence, Louisiana and were captured by Friday night.
The East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office deployed its full force and requested assistance from surrounding agencies to search for the escapees. Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas participated in the search.
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2 months ago
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Audrealle Gray Tallulah, LA DOB 1/29/96 Return for Bonding
Billy Ray Drew Jr. Tallulah, LA DOB 4/29/75 Fugitive Warrant, Tensas Parish
Kayla Lester Tallulah, LA DOB 9/23/89 Warrant # 79235
Jaleel Wesley Tallulah, LA Warrant # 79232
Kaleb Davis Returned for Bonding
William White Tallulah, LA Remain after being Forbidden, Theft of Goods
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2 months 1 week ago
An ice storm warning and an extreme cold watch have been issued for Madison Parish as winter weather is forecast to impact northeast Louisiana this weekend and early next week.
The National Weather Service Jackson said an ice storm warning is in effect for Madison Parish from noon Saturday through 6 p.m. Sunday. Forecasters said ice accumulations of up to three quarters of an inch are possible, with additional sleet accumulation possible. The weather service said power outages and tree damage are expected and that travel could be impossible due to ice-covered roads.
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2 months 1 week ago
Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Data Center Technician training program, created to prepare residents of Northeast Louisiana for high-demand, long-term careers supporting data center operations in the region.
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2 months 1 week ago
The National Weather Service Jackson has issued a winter storm watch for portions of northeast Louisiana and Mississippi, with the alert remaining in effect from late Friday night through Sunday evening.
The watch includes Madison, Franklin, Catahoula, and Tensas parishes in Louisiana, along with multiple counties in central, east central, northeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
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2 months 1 week ago
Beverly Whitney-Cooper, president of the Tallulah Rotary Club #2593, announced the results of the club’s officer nominations and elections for the 2026–2027 term during the club’s meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
The officers will take office on July 1, 2026, according to the club.
Elected officers for the 2026–2027 term are:
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2 months 1 week ago
Patterson Water Group reported progress at its water treatment plant in Tallulah following recent construction work at the site.
In a statement, the company said crews have set up a new sludge pond as part of ongoing operations at the plant. Officials said the pond is used in the treatment process to manage solids and support system functions.
“This is an important part of the treatment process that helps manage solids, protects equipment, and keeps operations running smoothly,” the company said in a social media post.
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