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3 months 1 week ago
A New Iberia resident with alleged ties to a group that plotted a New Year's Eve bombing in California has been arrested and accused of planning an attack in New Orleans.
Micah James Legnon is charged with threats in interstate commerce, meaning law enforcement does not have enough evidence yet to charge him with being involved in the California attack allegedly planned by the "Turtle Island Liberation Front" group. The FBI announced Monday it had thwarted the plot.
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3 months 1 week ago
December 3, 1930 ~ December 14, 2025 (age 95)
Barbara "Bobbye" Ann Lee, born December 3, 1930, in St. Joseph, Louisiana, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2025. She was 95 years of age and lived in Tallulah, Louisiana.
Services celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Methodist Church of Tallulah. Visitation from 10:00-11:00 am, with services at 11:00 officiated by Reverend Henry Stone.
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3 months 1 week ago
The Tallulah City Council accepted the resignation of City Attorney Pamela Grady, heard presentations from two attorneys interested in the position, reviewed financial and audit matters, and discussed ongoing concerns related to the city’s water system during its regular meeting Thursday.
Grady’s resignation was approved with an effective date of Jan. 9 after discussion over whether the item met the council’s 24-hour agenda requirement. The vote passed with council members Harris, Day and Scott voting in favor and Wells voting against.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
3 months 1 week ago
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Thursday the arrest of 67 registered sex offenders in North Louisiana as part of a multiagency enforcement effort known as Operation Access Denied.
According to the attorney general’s office, the operation targeted registered sex offenders who were in violation of Louisiana law. Arrests were made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 1 following investigations conducted by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation in coordination with more than 30 law enforcement agencies across North Louisiana.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
3 months 1 week ago
Douglas Holtz-Eakin probably isn’t sitting at the popular table of today’s Washington Republicans because he worked for President George W. Bush two decades ago.
In 2001-02 he was the chief economist of Bush’s Council of Economic Advisers, and from 2003-05 he was director of the Congressional Budget Office. He also was the chief economic policy adviser for Sen. John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, which further excludes him from influence with President Trump’s people.
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3 months 1 week ago
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Brandon Albert Tallulah, DOB 3/31/89 3 Cts. FTA
Chamaria Thomas Tallulah, DOB 9/21/01 2 Cts. FTA
Michael Evans DOB 10/27/99 Contributing to Delinquincy Of a Juvenile, Aggravated Assault w/a Firearm
Williams Harrison DOB 9/16/08 Principle to Aggravated Assault w/a Firearm
Juvenile DOB 12/17/10 Principle to Aggravated Assault w/a Firearm
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3 months 2 weeks ago
As he did during his first term in the White House, President Donald Trump is trying to smooth over trade policies that have hurt American farmers with a taxpayer-funded bailout.
Last week, the administration announced that it would dole out $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers who have suffered mightily from persistently low commodity prices, rising costs and declining sales — most of which have been exacerbated by the Trump-instigated trade wars.
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It’s that time of year when we contemplate the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. After thousands of years struggling in the darkness, man gets to come face to face with his maker, who takes on flesh. You know the rest of the story. Unspeakable tragedy followed by unspeakable joy.
Before I decide to write my Christmas column, I like to review some of the ones from the past. Usually, I decide to write something new. But this time, this column from 2008 — 17 years ago — caught my eye. It is as follows:
By Wyatt Emmerich on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is investigating a residential fire in Bastrop that resulted in the death of a teenager this week.
Shortly before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Bastrop Fire Department responded to a home in the 900 block of Arant Street in Bastrop after receiving reports of a fire. Firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames. A 16-year-old male died as a result of the fire. Seven other occupants of the home escaped the fire unharmed.
By Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshall on
3 months 2 weeks ago
The more grace and love you offer yourself, the easier it becomes to love others well. Start with compassion for your own heart, and watch how life opens for you.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, issued a cold weather advisory for Madison Parish that remains in effect from 6 p.m. Sunday to 9 a.m. CST Monday.
The weather service said wind chills may fall to 10 degrees and low temperatures are expected to range from the mid-teens to near 20 degrees across the advisory area, which includes parts of northeast Louisiana.
The weather service said frostbite and hypothermia can occur with exposure.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
3 months 2 weeks ago
A winter cold front expected to push temperatures into the mid to upper 20s this weekend has prompted the Office of the State Fire Marshal to urge residents to test their smoke alarms as part of cold-weather safety preparations.
The agency said many residents are familiar with protecting the traditional “four P’s” during freezing weather — people, pets, pipes and plants — but officials are emphasizing a fifth: press.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
3 months 2 weeks ago
A thoughtful column on the Mississippi Today website laid out a couple of education ideas that have nothing to do with the pending school choice proposal that would allow families, with state assistance, to enroll their children in whatever school they wish.
Bradley Roberson, superintendent of the Oxford School District, wrote that a state lawmaker challenged him: “If not school choice, then what?” Roberson has a couple of good ideas worth considering. Anything like them would transform education in Mississippi.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
A man was rescued Friday after becoming stuck in river silt near the Madison Parish Port, according to Madison Parish Sheriff Chad Ezell.
Sheriff Ezell said Madison Parish 911 received a call on Dec. 12 from a man who reported he was stuck in the mud and sinking near the Madison Parish Port. Madison Parish deputies and emergency medical services were dispatched.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
3 months 2 weeks ago
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of and/or contact information for Kimberly Latoya Ford, please, contact Jami L. Crews, of the firm Crews Grady PLLC, at 601-317-7381. Important legal rights to be determined in the matter styled Cross Keys Bank v. Kimberly Latoya Ford.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
Farm loan borrowers who have pledged real estate as security for their Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct or guaranteed loans are responsible for maintaining loan collateral. Borrowers must obtain prior consent or approval from FSA or the guaranteed lender for any transaction that affects real estate security. These transactions include, but are not limited to:
By Madison Parish USDA Service Center on
3 months 2 weeks ago
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering more than $16 billion in total Congressionally approved disaster relief. FSA is now accepting applications for assistance through the second stage of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) from agricultural producers who suffered eligible non-indemnified, uncovered or quality crop losses due to qualifying natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.
By Madison Parish USDA Service Center on
3 months 3 weeks ago
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Brandi Gunn-Heard Tallulah, DOB 4/14/87 Violation of Protective Order
Tony Young Delhi, LA Returned for Bonding
Antonio Bass Vicksburg, MS Warrant other Agency Supplying a Firearm to a Convicted Felon LSP 14:95.1.1
Grayon Fleming Hammond, LA DOB 12/11/07 Poss. of Stolen Firearm
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Cliff Notes began as short plot summaries of classic novels and stories. Now they are cribs about complex topics and spin. Corps Speak is the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) clever spin that evades responsibility for higher and longer Mississippi River floods (a complex topic).
This story began when Congress put the Corps in charge of flood control (1928 Flood Control Act) to prevent another 1927 flood disaster.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Madison High’s boys basketball team improved to 8-0 after four wins last week.
Madison defeated Vidalia 63-38 on Dec. 2. The Jaguars followed with a 73-37 road win at Tensas on Dec. 3. Madison beat Block 74-31 on Dec. 5, then won 61-38 at Ouachita Parish on Dec. 6.
Madison will host Tensas on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.
Madison High’s girls team moved to 1-5 after three games during the same stretch.
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