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.
“The City of Tallulah, the Madison Parish Police Jury and the Madison Parish Library have entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to take down a blighted building on Mulberry Street,” the city said in a statement. “Once the building is demolished, work will begin on a new parking area/outdoor space for the Library.”
Interim Mayor Yvonne Lewis said the project reflects cooperation between local governments.
“I am committed to working with our Parish municipalities to help Tallulah with future growth,” Lewis said. “No one is coming to save Tallulah—we’re going to have to do it ourselves.”
The parking area is intended to support library operations and provide space for a bookmobile being donated to the library. Work will continue after the demolition is completed.
