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2 weeks 5 days ago
Tallulah Interim Mayor Yvonne Lewis said this week that the local Dollar General store will reopen as a Dollar General Market after renovations.
Lewis said she spoke with a regional manager who told her the store will reopen under the Dollar General Market format.
“The Dollar General Market differs from the regular stores as they have select choices of fresh meat, produce and other grocery items. They will still sell their regular household items as well.”
A notice posted on the front doors of the store states that the location is closed and will reopen.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
Keith Turner, an attorney with Jackson law firm Watkins & Eager gave the Rotary Club of North Jackson an update on Jackson’s flood control projects.
This is the one that started out as John McGowan’s Two Lakes, then became One Lake and is now called the “Pearl River Federal Risk Management Project.”
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2 weeks 6 days ago
Demolition began Tuesday of the house on Mullberry that has long sat vacant. The site will be used by the Madison Parish Library.
Demolition began March 10 on a building on Mulberry Street next to the Madison Parish Library as part of a project tied to a cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Tallulah, the Madison Parish Police Jury and the Madison Parish Library.
The agreement calls for the removal of the building and construction of a parking area and outdoor space for the library.
City officials said on Facebook that the project addresses a blighted structure and will provide space for library use.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
The Madison Parish Police Jury discussed staffing shortages in the parish maintenance department during its March 9 meeting.
Parish Superintendent Clinton Epps told jurors the department is short about six to eight workers.
Epps said the shortage has affected work including grass cutting, ditch cleaning and other maintenance across the parish.
The department is currently hiring tractor operators, truck drivers and laborers.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
At their March 9 meeting, the Madison Parish Police Jury discussed the state litter enforcement program and penalties for violations.
Under the program, a person who is cited may be ordered to perform community service for a first offense. A later offense can carry a fine of up to $500.
Parish President Jane Sanders said residents can report littering by providing the vehicle license plate number to 855-LA-LITTER.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
The Madison Parish School Board voted March 9 to authorize the superintendent to explore a contract with STAR Academy.
The authorization follows a Feb. 19 letter from the Louisiana Department of Education and State Superintendent Cade Brumley.
Superintendent Charlie Butler told board members the program would not place a financial burden on the district during the first three years.
He said the district could decide after that period whether to continue the program.
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3 weeks ago
The Madison Parish School Board voted March 9 to merge Madison Middle School and Madison High School into one school serving grades six through 12 beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
The action follows a Feb. 19 letter from the Louisiana Department of Education and State Superintendent Cade Brumley directing the district to merge the schools.
The majority vote took place during a special meeting at the Madison Parish School Board Training Center in Tallulah.
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3 weeks 3 days ago
Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.
Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.
The Pillow Academy fifth grader has continued to fight bone marrow failure, which occurs when the tissue inside bones cannot produce enough healthy blood cells on its own.
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3 weeks 5 days ago
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Trayvon Larry Tallulah, DOB 7/8/02 Warrant # 211131-33A Warrant # 229013
Sheffrie McDaniel Tallulah, DOB 8/21/01 Returned for Housing
Dustin E. Williams Mangham, LA DOB 8/29/83 Failure to Appear, Traffic
Sierra Harris Tallulah, DOB 6/30/93 Aggravated Battery
Steve Albert Tallulah, LA Simple Assault
Jaleel Wesley Return for Bonding
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3 weeks 5 days ago
The Mississippi House recently went all-in to legalize online sports betting in the state.
House Bill 4074 passed 101-10, a surprisingly large margin, especially when you recall that the much-hyped school choice legislation got through the House by only two votes before dying in a Senate committee.
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3 weeks 5 days ago
Weekly updates from CSWR show repairs, equipment work and maintenance on the Tallulah water system during January and February 2026.
Staff handled requests and customer work during the period. Disconnections for nonpayment increased during February. Ten disconnects were reported for the week ending Feb. 6, 22 for the week ending Feb. 13 and 30 for the week ending Feb. 27.
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3 weeks 6 days ago
Applications are being accepted for the position of OPERATOR with the Madison Parish Police Jury - Public Works Department. The individual would be responsible for the performance of skilled maintenance and construction work involving the operation of specialized equipment on track or rubber tires i.e.. motor grader, trackhoe, dozer , and/or backhoe
The applicant must have the following personal assets:
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3 weeks 6 days ago
Applications are being accepted for the position of TRUCK DRIVER with the Madison Parish Police Jury - Public Works Department. Under general supervision the individual would be responsible for the performance of skilled maintenance and construction work.
Duties include but not limited to:
Performs manual tasks involving loading, unloading, and transporting road materials(gravel, cold mix, debris) safely from barn, port, or other needed sites for road repair.
Able to haul heavy equipment.
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3 weeks 6 days ago
Applications are being accepted for the position of LABORER II with the Madison Parish Police Jury Public Works Department. Under general supervision the individual would be responsible for work of routine difficulty in the performance of manual labor.
Duties include but not limited to:
Performs manual tasks involving construction of bridges, repair of roads and drainage areas..
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3 weeks 6 days ago
A Baton Rouge couple has been arrested following an investigation into an attempted insurance scam. After receiving a report from an insurance carrier on Oct. 7, 2025, alleging Rhashiedi Porter and Sarai Stansberry filed a false insurance claim, the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) Office of Insurance Fraud alerted the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office and Louisiana State Police.
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3 weeks 6 days ago
The Tallulah City Council debated the city’s water system plan, reviewed finances and revoked a previously issued occupational license during its regular meeting Feb. 26 at City Hall.
All council members were present and no public comments were made on the agenda.
The council approved minutes from the Feb. 12 meeting with corrections. Councilman Toriano Wells voted against the minutes pending corrections, while the remaining council members voted in favor.
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4 weeks ago
As President Donald Trump has acknowledged, America’s war on Iran will not be as easy or quick as the previous military incursion he authorized, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
The goals for the South American operation were much simpler: Take out the incompetent and criminal Maduro and put in his place a regime of his lieutenants who are more inclined to take orders from Washington.
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4 weeks ago
Madison High School defeated Port Allen 58–52 on March 3 in the second round of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III nonselect boys basketball playoffs at Madison High School.
No. 2 seed Madison faced No. 15 seed Port Allen. The teams were tied 12–12 at the end of the first quarter. Madison led 26–18 at halftime and 42–33 after the third quarter.
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4 weeks 1 day ago
Applications are being accepted for the position of Tractor Driver with the Madison Parish Police Jury - Public Works Department. Under general supervision the individual would be responsible for work of routine difficulty in the performance of manual labor.
Duties include but not limited to:
May operate light equipment such as weedeaters, lawnmowers , as well as tractors with rotary cutter on a seasonal basis. In addition, uses hand tools, brush blade, power saw, rake , broom, to complete manual labor tasks.
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4 weeks 1 day ago
The Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church downtown, along with several Christian friends from far and wide, came together to witness the installation of a powerful and dynamic Woman of God-Pastor Joyce Williams, and Dea. David Williams, Sr.
It was a beautiful Sunday for such a joyous occasion. The installation speaker was the former undershepherd of Greater Mt. Olive, Pastor D.J. Redden, Sr. And the musical guest was Pleasant Grove No.1 on Bailey Road, under the talented Dea. Marvin King.
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