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Maybe there’s something to this notion that weather extremes are getting greater. We had record breaking high temperatures in December and record breaking low temperatures in January.
January 31 beat the all-time low for that day by one degree. This year’s low was 16 degrees, lower by one degree than January 31, 1966. The high that day this year was 28 degrees, a whopping five degrees lower than the January 31, 1996 high of 33 degrees. And the wind was blowing at 25 knots. Brrr!
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The US Route 80 West bridge over Panola Bayou in Madison Parish has been closed due to major damage, according to parish and state officials.
Madison Parish Sheriff Chad Ezell first announced the closure by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The bridge is located 1.3 miles west of US 65 and just past the Louisiana Transitional Center for Women.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
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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
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
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
Soldiers and noncommissioned officers assigned to the Louisiana National Guard compete in the 2026 State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, Jan. 12–15, 2026. The annual competition tests physical endurance, technical proficiency and mental resilience through a series of demanding events, with top performers earning the opportunity to represent Louisiana at the regional level.
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet)
Thirteen of the Louisiana National Guard’s top Soldiers and noncommissio
By Maj. Darren T. Herring Jr. - Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office on
2 months 1 week ago
Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the nation, at 10.11%, according to the Tax Foundation’s latest state-by-state roundup for 2026.
The ranking reflects Louisiana’s unusually high mix of state and local levies. The state rate is 5%, and local governments add an average of a little more than five points on top of that.
By Nolan McKendry - The Center Square on
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
Governor Jeff Landry today unveiled the Whole-of-Louisiana Energy Strategy, a comprehensive framework for aligning state agencies, regional and l
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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
When it comes to the use of cellphones in public school classrooms, Mississippi is behind the curve compared to the rest of the country.
The Newsweek website reports that 26 states, including every single one in the South other than Mississippi, have a “bell-to-bell” ban on students using a cellphone, meaning from the beginning of a school day’s first class to the end of the last one.
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2 months 1 week ago
Patterson Water Group reported progress at its water treatment plant in Tallulah following recent construction work at the site.
In a statement, the company said crews have set up a new sludge pond as part of ongoing operations at the plant. Officials said the pond is used in the treatment process to manage solids and support system functions.
“This is an important part of the treatment process that helps manage solids, protects equipment, and keeps operations running smoothly,” the company said in a social media post.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 1 week ago
Water service has been restored in the Village of Delta following repairs to two 2" water main leaks, according to Delta officials.
Officials said one leak occurred at the Riverbend Apartments on Ouachita Avenue and the other on St. Martin Street, causing water to be turned off to repair the lines.
A boil water advisory remains in effect until test results are returned from the state laboratory, officials said. Water samples are scheduled to be sent for testing on Jan. 27.
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
2 months 1 week ago
Brownsville– On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, shortly after 9:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Louisiana Highway 617 (Thomas Road) just south of Old Natchitoches Road. The crash claimed the life of 48-year-old Aaron O’Donnell.
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