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A few years ago, 6th grade teachers asked their students how they defined love. Here are a few responses:
“Love is when grownups put their faces together in a yucky way.”
“Love is when mommy leaves daddy his favorite chicken piece for him to eat.”
“Love is when grandpa cuts grandma’s toenails because she can’t do it by herself.”
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Judge Robert Whitwell granted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss motion for a preliminary injunction late Thursday from his bench in that Calhoun County Courthouse. Chambliss was challenging the NCAA’s decision not to grant a sixth year of eligibility to play college football.
Barring successful appeal of Whitwell’s ruling, the decision likely means Chambliss will return under center for the Rebels during 2026-2027 football season.
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The construction industry has struggled since the Great Recession but now one of its main struggles is finding skilled workers.
A bill passed by the state House this week proposes creating a fund to help schools with construction training programs and encouraging students to explore these careers.
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Democrats in the U.S. Senate tanked the Homeland Security full-year funding bill in a last-ditch vote Thursday, all but guaranteeing a partial government shutdown starting Saturday.
This is the second time in less than six months that Democrats have forced a shutdown over policy demands, with the holdup this time centered around immigration enforcement measures.
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Additional federal aid is needed for Louisiana to recover from a storm that hammered the northern part of the state with ice, extreme cold and widespread utility outages in January, according to the state's congressional delegation.
The delegation said it supports Gov. Jeff Landry's request for more assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, arguing the state has already racked up more than $11.39 million in storm-related costs.
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Additional federal aid is needed for Louisiana to recover from a storm that hammered the northern part of the state with ice, extreme cold and widespread utility outages in January, according to the state's congressional delegation.
The delegation said it supports Gov. Jeff Landry's request for more assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, arguing the state has already racked up more than $11.39 million in storm-related costs.
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West Monroe – On Thursday, February 12, 2026, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a fatal crash involving two commercial motor vehicles (CMV) on Interstate 20 just west of Louisiana Highway 3249 (Well Road). The crash claimed the lives of 46-year-old Clinton Warren of Vina, Alabama, and 45-year-old Constance Mitchell of Empire, Alabama.
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West Monroe – On Thursday, February 12, 2026, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a fatal crash involving two commercial motor vehicles (CMV) on Interstate 20 just west of Louisiana Highway 3249 (Well Road). The crash claimed the lives of 46-year-old Clinton Warren of Vina, Alabama, and 45-year-old Constance Mitchell of Empire, Alabama.
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DCS senior team "The Vidreams" (Frederic Curlin, Logan Patty, Michael Ivy, Hunter Scarborough) and freshman team "Lab Rats" (Khristian Washington, Lanaris Robinson, Nicholas Burgess, Kalvin Hardy) win Tournament Champions at the NELA VEX Robotics Tournament.
Teams from Delhi Charter School won the senior and freshman divisions at the NELA VEX Robotics Tournament on Saturday.
The senior team did not lose a match during the event. The freshman team lost one match, which came against the senior team during the qualifying rounds. The two teams later partnered to form the winning alliance in the elimination rounds and won the tournament championship.
The senior team also won the Robot Skills award for the highest single-robot score recorded at the event.
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Madison Parish 4-H members took part in multiple competitions and events last week at the Northeast Louisiana Livestock Show, competing in poultry and beef shows, assisting at the donors dinner and participating in community activities tied to the annual event.
Madison Parish 4-H exhibitors were involved over the course of the show. The group attended the donors dinner, where they helped serve donors and spoke with them about their livestock projects. Exhibitors also showed their animals and answered questions during the event.
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The Madison Middle School boys basketball team reached the championship game of the Junior High State Tournament held at the University of Louisiana Monroe, according to head coach Bryan Vaughn.
Madison Middle opened tournament play with a 38–19 win over Bastrop Junior High in the first round to advance to the semifinals. In the semifinal round, Madison defeated Carroll Junior High 39–27 to earn a spot in the title game.
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The 2026 Madison Baby Jags cheerleaders were recognized during a banquet held at the Tallulah-Madison Community Center, according to Madison Parish Parent Boosters.
Families, supporters, speakers, and volunteers attended the event, which focused on the cheerleaders and their participation during the season. Parent Boosters said the banquet was made possible through community support and volunteer involvement.
In a statement released after the event, Madison Parish Parent Boosters thanked families, friends, and guests for attending and supporting the cheerleaders.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Antonio Brown Tallulah, DOB 5/27/84 Aggravated Battery
Nathaniel Barnes Tallulah, DOB 6/2/88 Battery of a Dating Partner
Kennara Fountain Tallulah, DOB 2/4/01 Simple Assault
Morris Clark Waterproof, LA DOB 11/7/88 Probation Violation
Carrie Beckwith Tallulah, DOB 7/16/61 Returned for Bonding
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Antonio Brown Tallulah, DOB 5/27/84 Aggravated Battery
Nathaniel Barnes Tallulah, DOB 6/2/88 Battery of a Dating Partner
Kennara Fountain Tallulah, DOB 2/4/01 Simple Assault
Morris Clark Waterproof, LA DOB 11/7/88 Probation Violation
Carrie Beckwith Tallulah, DOB 7/16/61 Returned for Bonding
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Antonio Brown Tallulah, DOB 5/27/84 Aggravated Battery
Nathaniel Barnes Tallulah, DOB 6/2/88 Battery of a Dating Partner
Kennara Fountain Tallulah, DOB 2/4/01 Simple Assault
Morris Clark Waterproof, LA DOB 11/7/88 Probation Violation
Carrie Beckwith Tallulah, DOB 7/16/61 Returned for Bonding
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Qualifying continued Thursday for municipal offices in Madison Parish, with additional candidates filing paperwork on the second day of the qualifying period.
The information remains unofficial until qualifying closes at the end of business Friday, Feb. 13. One day remains for candidates to file.
The following candidates had qualified as of the close of business Thursday:
By Timothy Holdiness - Publisher/Editor on
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Qualifying continued Thursday for municipal offices in Madison Parish, with additional candidates filing paperwork on the second day of the qualifying period.
The information remains unofficial until qualifying closes at the end of business Friday, Feb. 13. One day remains for candidates to file.
The following candidates had qualified as of the close of business Thursday:
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