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2 months 2 weeks ago
One of the Southeast's top economic development executives will take the reins of the Tate County Economic Development Foundation.
The Tate County Board of Supervisors and the Tate County Economic Development Foundation have announced the hiring of Joe Max Higgins to fill the vacancy in the community’s community’s economic and industrial development organization.
The announcement was made Monday night following a meeting of the EDF Board and community stakeholders.
By Floyd Ingram on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The Northeast Louisiana District Livestock Show will return to
By Journal Staff - Madison Journal on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Gov. Jeff Landry has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the Madison Parish Justice of the Peace office for Districts 1 and 3 following the resignation of Kathy Grady.
Grady resigned effective Dec. 31, 2025, creating a vacancy with more than 12 months remaining in the term. Under Louisiana law, the governor is required to call a special election to fill the unexpired term.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Executive Department
Office of the Governor
Proclamation Number 81 JML 2025
SPECIAL ELECTION – JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICTS 1 AND 3, PARISH OF MADISON
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Districts 1 and 3, Parish of Madison, due to the resignation of the Honorable Kathy Grady, effective December 31, 2025; and
By Office of Governor of Louisiana on
2 months 3 weeks ago
I, SHANNON ROGERS, have been convicted of:
14:43. 1 SEXUAL BATTERY on Oct 22, 2003.
My Address is: 446 Baskin Parks Rd., Delhi, LA 71232
Race: White
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 09/23/1974
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
By Journal Staff - Madison Journal on
2 months 3 weeks ago
CROSS KEYS BANK
VS. #25-170
KIMBERLY LATOYA FORD
By Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The Madison High School Jaguars girls basketball team held a 3-8 record as of Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, following a schedule that included non-district and district games through late December.
Madison opened the season Nov. 18 with a loss to Vidalia, followed by a loss to Bastrop on Nov. 21. The Jaguars faced Vidalia again on Nov. 24 and then played a road game at Vidalia on Dec. 2. Madison continued road play on Dec. 3 at Tensas before earning its first win of the season with a 41-21 victory over Block on Dec. 5.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The Madison High School Jaguars boys basketball team stood at 17-0 as of Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, following an unbeaten run through the first half of the season.
Madison opened the season Nov. 18 with a 67-27 win against Vidalia and followed with a 67-22 win over Bastrop on Nov. 21. The Jaguars won two games in late November on the road and at home, defeating Tioga 53-47 on Nov. 24 and Buckeye 40-26 on Nov. 25.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Brandon Pelt 429 Hwy 588 3 Cts. R.S. Simple Burglary
Ashley Fountain Tallulah, DOB 12/6/93 Return for Bonding
Alarseus Johnson Tallulah, DOB 6/19/75 FTA
Cassius C. Diggs Tallulah, DOB 9/7/94 NCIC Warrant of Texas
Donavin J. Lee Vicksburg, MS DOB 12/13/06 40:1752 Poss. of Machine Guns, 32:361.1, 32:104, 32:101, 40:966C
By Journal Staff - Madison Journal on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Every year has its challenges and this one is no different. On the opposite page, Jonathan Kettler writes about the start of 1949 and all the challenges faced that year. It provides a real sense of perspective.
The Sun is a community newspaper so we like to focus on local news but the decimation of local news by Big Tech has caused more focus on national and international news. It is human nature to focus on what’s there.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
2 months 3 weeks ago
A martial arts demonstration hosted by TEAM ENGAGE drew about 70 participants on Jan. 3 at the Tallulah–Madison Community Center, according to organizers.
The event was organized by TEAM ENGAGE in partnership with The Sylbyl-Denver Training Facility Inc., a Tallulah-based nonprofit. Coach Akachi Washington, CEO of TEAM ENGAGE, led the seminar, which included instruction in boxing, kickboxing and wrestling for children and adults.
Washington said the demonstration focused on fundamentals and physical activity and was open to all age groups.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Ballots Should Arrive via Mail Week of Jan.
By Madison Parish Farm Service Center on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts has announced the 2026 Art & Songwriting Contest for Louisiana high school juniors and seniors, with college scholarships available for visual artists and songwriters.
The 2026 theme is “Unveiling the Bayou: Light and Shadow.” Students are invited to submit original artwork or songs that respond to the theme. The use of artificial intelligence tools, filters, prompts, or generators is not permitted and will result in disqualification.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is investigating a fatal residential fire that claimed the life of a Coushatta woman.
At approximately 9:18 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, the Red River Parish Fire District responded to a reported house fire in the 1800 block of Abney Street in Coushatta. A 75-year-old woman died in the fire. Her 43-year-old son was treated for smoke inhalation and survived.
SFM investigators determined the residence did not have a working smoke alarm at the time of the fire. The cause and origin remain under active investigation.
By Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshall on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Courtesy of Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches awarded degrees to Fall 2025 graduates during commencement ceremonies held Dec. 17–18 at Prather Coliseum.
A total of 607 degrees were conferred on 595 graduates, according to the university.
Among the graduates was Tierra Washington of Tallulah, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 3 weeks ago
October 15, 1941 ~ January 2, 2026 (age 84)
Bradis L. Hynum, age 84, of Tallulah, Louisiana, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tallulah, Louisiana. She was born in Epps, Louisiana on October 15, 1941, to J.D. and Myrtle Ann Varner Johnson.
Bradis worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also loved flower gardening, dancing, and her annual trip to Branson with her sisters before they passed.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
America’s food system and our farm families are navigating one of the most unpredictable economic environments in recent memory. From labor availability and trade uncertainty, to rising input costs and the lack of a new, five-year Farm Bill, the pressures on rural producers are mounting.
By Jeff Blair on
2 months 4 weeks ago
The 2026 session of the Mississippi Legislature is ready to go, and from the looks of things, the Republican majorities in both chambers must prepare to compromise to get anything high on their wish list accomplished.
A recent story on the Magnolia Tribune website explored education issues ranging from school choice to teacher pay raises; and increased financial assistance for the Public Employees Retirement System to start decreasing its $26 billion unfunded liability.
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2 months 4 weeks ago
The Mississippi Department of Education gives lots of reasons as to why a third of the school districts in the state are behind on their annual financial audits.
According to MDE, the accountability first got off track in 2011 when the State Auditor’s Office had a staffing shortage and fell behind in reviewing the audits, which are performed by private accounting firms hired by the school districts. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which slowed everything down again. Plus, there are fewer accounting firms doing this type of work.
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3 months ago
Extensive repairs, upgrades, and operational changes were carried out across Tallulah’s water treatment and distribution system throughout 2025 as state-appointed operators and contractors worked to stabilize infrastructure, address compliance issues, and restore system functionality.
Weekly reports submitted to the Louisiana Department of Health document work at the water treatment plant, ground storage tanks, elevated water tower, well field, clarifiers, filters, chemical feed systems, and throughout the distribution network.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
