Subscribe to Weekly Best Of MDJ feed
1 day 21 hours ago
Alicia Robinson works behind the scenes at the Tallulah Police Department, serving as dispatcher, administrator and municipal court clerk for the city.
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.
“Well, I dispatch. I also am the administrator and I'm also the clerk with the court, municipal court system,” Robinson said.
Her responsibilities span emergency communications, court coordination and administrative oversight.
Published on
3 days 19 hours ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
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.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
By Taylor Thompson on
5 days 10 hours ago
Meeting Minutes
CORRECTED MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting
City of Tallulah
February 12, 2026
A regular council meeting of the Mayor and City Council was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5:30 P.M, in the Council Room Chamber of Tallulah City Hall.
Mayor Yvonne Lewis called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and gave prayer.
A roll call of Councilmembers is shown as follows:
Wells Present
Day Present
Harris Absent
Houston Present
Scott Present
By City of Tallulah on
5 days 10 hours ago
Notice is hereby given that on April 10, 2026 at 10 A.M. Southern Mini Storage owned by Jimmy Edwards, located on Crothers Drive in Tallulah La. The undersigned Southern Mini Storage will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by: Southern Mini Storage having the right to reject any and all bids.
Cerra Brown Storage #A-20 Tallulah, La.
Dorothy Guice Storage #25 Tallulah, La.
Tiyo McClodden Storage #47 Tallulah, La.
Clarissa Williams Storage #52 Tallulah La.
By Journal Staff - Madison Journal on
5 days 10 hours ago
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of PAUL STEWART MACHEN and JAIME C. MACHEN, please contact Brister Law Firm at (318) 559-5800, 318 Morgan St., Lake Providence, Louisiana 71254.
By Journal Staff - Madison Journal on
5 days 17 hours ago
Rep. Debbie Villio, R-Kenner, introduced two pieces of legislation focused on tightening Louisiana’s bail laws for individuals convicted of certain crimes against children.
By Sheridan White - LSU Manship School News Service on
5 days 17 hours ago
Two scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors in Madison Parish, with application deadlines set in March and April.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
5 days 18 hours ago
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Brandon Broussard Return for Bonding
Stephen Miller Starkville, MS Returned for Bonding
Colten Mclain Oak Grove, LA DOB 1/18/95 Fugitive Warrant
Latoya Perkins Delta, LA DOB 9/18/91 Truancy Warrant # TRU 561
Braxton White Tallulah, DOB 7/17/03 Poss. Sch. II, CDS (Meth), Poss. Drug Paraphernalia, Poss. Firearm in Presence of CDS, No Tag Lights
By Journal Staff - Madison Journal on
6 days 13 hours ago
Thomas Harris of Tallulah won comedian of the year at the Golden Triangle Music Awards held in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
The Golden Triangle Music Awards is an annual event that recognizes independent artists from Mississippi and the surrounding region. The program includes categories for performers and content creators, with a focus on gospel and related music.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
6 days 15 hours ago
Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of Jackson this past Tuesday.
First of all, it’s great to have a mayor who visits civic clubs like Rotary to engage with constituents, especially engaged ones such as club members.
Sadly, civic club involvement has declined over the last 30 years, just one more bad effect of the rise in social media and tribal inclusiveness.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
6 days 19 hours ago
The Madison Parish Port Commission voiced opposition to House Bill 116 during its meeting, raising concerns about its potential impact on local rail operations and port revenue.
House Bill 116 would create the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District, a regional entity with authority to promote rail service and economic development across multiple parishes. The district would have the power to enter contracts, develop infrastructure, and exercise authority similar to industrial and economic development districts.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 week 1 day ago
The U.S. Supreme Court is debating whether or not to strike down state laws allowing mail-in ballots to be received after Election Day.
Justices on the court heard arguments in Watson v. RNC, a case challenging Mississippi’s deadline for mail-in ballots to be received five days after an election as long as the ballot was postmarked by Election Day.
Some justices on the court appeared skeptical of Mississippi’s law and similar laws in other states. Fourteen states and the District of Columbia allow domestic mail-in ballots to be received after Election Day.
By Andrew Rice - The Center Square on
1 week 2 days ago
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.
Her responsibilities vary from day to day.
“It’s a new day every day,” Ellis said.
On a regular basis, she handles payroll, correspondence and computer work. She also serves as the village’s tax collector.
“I collect the taxes once a year,” she said.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 week 3 days ago
David Beckham and K9 Zuma
In the Village of Delta, David Beckham wears more than one hat.
As town marshal, he oversees law enforcement for the community. As head of the Delta Volunteer Fire Department, he also leads emergency fire response efforts. For nearly two decades, Beckham has served in both roles, working to keep the town and the stretch of Interstate 20 that runs through it safe.
“June will be 17 years,” Beckham said of his time as marshal.
Over the course of those years, he has seen steady changes in law enforcement, particularly in technology.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 week 3 days ago
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.
By Nolan McKendry - The Center Square on
1 week 3 days ago
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.”
Thomas said he assists coworkers and supervisors with whatever tasks are needed to keep the facility operating.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 week 4 days ago
“I returned and saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all.” - Ecclesiastes 9:11
“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.”- Romans 5:3–4
By Journal Staff - Madison Journal on
1 week 4 days ago
Children enrolled in Delta Head Start programs in Tallulah and Lake Providence attended a live performance of “Big Buddy Roger” on Tuesday, March 10, at the Tallulah Elementary School auditorium.
Students, parents and staff gathered for the program, which focused on early childhood learning through music and participation. The performance included songs, movement and audience interaction designed for young children.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 week 5 days ago
Law enforcement and staff from across Madison Parish received dometic violence training last week from The Wellspring at the Richmond Community Center.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 week 5 days ago
August 28, 1949 ~ March 16, 2026 (age 76)
Alejandro “Hondo” Saldana, 76, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Merit Health River Region Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Hondo was born August 28, 1949, in Hidalgo, TX and has lived in Madison Parish since 1951. He worked at Weston House, Grand Gulf, and retired from Yellow Freight after 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Alejandro Saldana and Florencia Lopez Saldana, sister Angelita Saldana Hernandez and brother in-law Larry Bridges.
By Paid Obituary on
