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1 month 3 weeks ago
Nathan Heinrich wanted an adventure when he rented a Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV for a Northern California road trip. Instead, he got a misadventure.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The Madison Parish 911 Office is asking residents to check whether road or street signs in their neighborhoods are missing and to report any theft or vandalism, offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Cynthia Arender Machen, Madison Parish 911 director, said many road signs throughout the parish have been stolen, removed or vandalized, creating problems for emergency vehicles, first responders and service providers trying to locate addresses.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
1 month 3 weeks ago
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is running for a third term on a pivotal wager: that a record of delivering federal dollars to Louisiana and pushing bills into law matters more to Republican primary voters than the approval of President Trump.
By Nolan McKendry - The Center Square on
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.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
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 ago
JACKSON, Miss. – Due to ongoing hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is closing county health departments and offices in the following counties for Tuesday, January 27:
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2 months ago
JACKSON, Miss. – Due to hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is adjusting operations for county health departments across the state. The safety of our staff and the public remains our top priority. We continue to closely monitor weather and roadway conditions, and operational decisions may change as conditions evolve.
Please note: This is an ongoing situation, and information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, continue to monitor the MSDH website and official social media channels.
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2 months 1 week ago
In my early teen years I always wanted a motorcycle. Knowing my mom and dad couldn’t really afford one, I would ask for one every Christmas anyway.
When I was 15 years of age they assured me I would get a motorcycle for Christmas. Being excited for several days doesn’t even come close to my attitude and overall demeanor toward them or anyone else. I was the model teenager and sitting on top of the world knowing that I was going to wake up on Christmas morning and find a motorcycle waiting for me outside.
By Gary Andrews on
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.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 1 week ago
Louisiana’s steep drop in a national education policy ranking is the result of lawmakers’ decision to scale back funding for the state’s school choice program, according to a report released by the American Legislative Exchange Council.
By Nolan McKendry - The Center Square on
2 months 1 week ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday.
But it’s hardly a clean break.
The U.S. owes about $280 million to the global health agency, according to WHO. And Trump administration officials acknowledge that they haven’t finished working out some issues, such as lost access to data from other countries that could give America an early warning of a new pandemic.
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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
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2 months 1 week ago
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is seeking qualified projects to be considered for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for State Fiscal Year 2026.
CWSRF provides low interest financing to support water quality improvement projects across Louisiana — including wastewater treatment, sewer overflow mitigation, stormwater management, and other eligible clean water initiatives. For the 2026 funding cycle, eleven project types are eligible to receive CWSRF assistance.
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2 months 1 week ago
The Tallulah Academy varsity boys and girls basketball teams continued district and non-district play through late January, with each program completing multiple games on the schedule.
The Tallulah Academy boys opened the season on Dec. 2 with a 75-23 loss at Discovery Christian. The Trojans returned home on Dec. 8 and lost 83-28 to Prairie View Academy. On Dec. 11, Tallulah Academy fell 61-19 at Mt. Salus Christian in district play.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 1 week ago
Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for winter weather and freezing rain for parts of Louisiana through the weekend. Northwest parishes could experience ice accumulations that could lead to hazardous road conditions and localized power outages.
The winter weather will also bring freezing temperatures to most of the area on Sunday through Tuesday that could threaten exposed pipes.
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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.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
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
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Patricia Ann Fanagan Ruston, LA DOB 2/17/88 Return for Bonding
Kaleb Davis Vicksburg, MS DOB 11/21/03 Agg. Flight from Officer, Speeding, Agg. Assault w/ Vehicle Police
Marquita Collie Tallulah, LA Returned for Bonding
Melinda Watkins Tallulah, DOB 2/6/92 Failure to Appear
Mickey Cooper Tallulah, DOB 10/23/84 Parole Violations
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