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TA running back Paul Michael Machen stretches for yardage during a road game earlier this year. File photo | Madison Journal

Trojans make most of Senior Night; head to Vicksburg to end regular season

By BLAKE BELL - Publisher
Fri, 10/22/2021 - 12:11 PM, 882 Reads
Tallulah Academy Trojans' seniors made the most of their final regular-season game in R.A. "Racer" Holstead Memorial Stadium Friday night, handing the visiting Newton Academy Generals a 54-44 loss to extend TA's winning streak to 2.
The game stayed close for four quarters as TA went into halftime leading a one-score contest 26-20.
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Pictured are MPSO deputy Christopher Bowling and the MPSO's new Belgian Malinois K9 deputy.

Deputies complete training

By STAFF REPORTS
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 2:12 PM, 802 Reads
Madison Parish Sheriff Sammie Byrd would like to introduce the Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office newest deputy. The two- year-old Belgian Malinois, paired with his deputy/K9 handler, Christopher Bowling, just completed their extensive training in Abbevile, Louisiana at US-K9 Unlimited.
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Madison Parish arrest reports

By STAFF REPORTS
Thu, 10/21/2021 - 10:08 AM, 597 Reads
POLICE REPORTS
William White
1305 W. Craig St.
Tallulah, LA
Theft, Resisting an Officer
Ernest Walker
1107 Louisiana St.
Tallulah, LA
Domestic Abuse Battery
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Carlos A. Jackson
Minden, LA DOB 10/11/75
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The Louisiana state Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. William Silver / Shutterstock.com

Unfunded pension liabilities cost Louisiana schools $853M last year

By WILLIAM PATRICK | THE CENTER SQUARE
Tue, 10/19/2021 - 9:21 PM, 428 Reads
(The Center Square) – Louisiana’s public school system had $853 million less to spend on education in fiscal year 2020 because of debt payments schools made to employee pension systems.
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In this aerial photo taken with a drone, flood waters surround storm damaged homes, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Lafourche Parish, La., as residents try to recover from the effects of Hurricane Ida. Steve Helber / AP

Congress passes funding bill bringing Louisiana closer to additional disaster relief

By WILLIAM PATRICK | THE CENTER SQUARE
Mon, 10/04/2021 - 1:00 PM, 3,683 Reads
(The Center Square) – Long-awaited supplemental natural disaster aid is on its way to Louisiana after Congress passed a short-term funding bill Thursday that includes $28.6 billion in nationwide disaster relief.
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Storm clouds from approaching Tropical Storm Nicholas are seen behind homes destroyed by Hurricane Ida, in Pointe-aux-Chenes, La., on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Gerald Herbert / AP

Temporary housing in Louisiana remains an unmet need despite FEMA distributing $800M

By WILLIAM PATRICK | THE CENTER SQUARE
Fri, 10/01/2021 - 7:19 AM, 2,565 Reads
(The Center Square) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has distributed more than $800 million since Hurricane Ida devastated southeast Louisiana one month ago, but state officials say temporary housing remains an unmet need.
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Louisiana flag waving in the wind. Jiri Flogel / Shutterstock.com

Louisiana disaster recovery agency cited for $52M in questioned costs

By WILLIAM PATRICK | THE CENTER SQUARE
Mon, 10/11/2021 - 3:30 PM, 1,841 Reads
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Louisiana legislative auditor cites more than $52 million in questioned costs from the state’s main disaster recovery agency.
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Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley speaks to the House Education Committee on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. Melinda Deslatte / AP

Louisiana's comment period on social studies standards open through Oct. 31

By WILLIAM PATRICK | THE CENTER SQUARE
Tue, 10/12/2021 - 3:15 PM, 1,353 Reads
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley told state lawmakers Monday parents and interested residents have until Oct. 31 to submit input about newly proposed K-12 social studies standards.
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1 killed in Wednesday shooting

By NICOLE C. DAVIS
Thu, 11/26/2020 - 11:02 AM, 46,781 Reads
Last night, (November 25) the Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a male being shot on North Walnut Street. The male suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transferred to the local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
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Ballots were cast Tue., Nov. 3.

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Madison Parish Election Results

By STAFF REPORTS
Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:42 PM, 44,395 Reads
Jay McCallum- Supreme Court 4th Supreme Court District
Angela Claxton- District Judge, 6th Judicial District Court.. Division A
Laurie Brister- District Judge, 6th Judicial District Court, Division B
James Paxton- District Attorney, 6th Judicial District Court
Tim Winstead- Justice of the Peace District 2
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Madison Parish Crime Report for the week of Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020

By STAFF REPORTS
Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:21 AM, 42,902 Reads
POLICE REPORTS
Bruce McClodden, Jr.
400 W. Levee St.
Tallulah, LA
Disturbing the Peace, Resisting
Arrest, Remaining after Forbidden
Mark S. Scott
704 MLK Blvd.
Delhi, LA
Driving under Suspension
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Toni Mejias
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Tallulah Academy knocked off the Prairie View Spartans Friday night at home.

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Trojans knock off Spartans

By BLAKE BELL
Sat, 10/31/2020 - 9:44 AM, 42,020 Reads
Bolstered by a 34-point first quarter, the Tallulah Academy Trojans knocked off the Prairie View Spartans 58-34 Friday night at home.
The win leaves the Trojans with a 7-3 mark on the year, with every game a battle to notch home-field advantage in this year's Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) playoffs.
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1 killed in Wednesday shooting

By NICOLE C. DAVIS
Thu, 11/26/2020 - 11:02 AM, 46,781 Reads
Last night, (November 25) the Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a male being shot on North Walnut Street. The male suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transferred to the local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
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More arrests made for juvenile homicide

By NICOLE C. DAVIS
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:11 AM, 44,858 Reads
On Mon., Oct. 12, investigators with the Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office made three additional arrests in the case of the fatal shooting of a juvenile that took place Sun., Oct. 11, at Wyche Apartments. Danielle Wesley, 45, Armone Wesley, 22, and James Robinson, 24, were arrested and charged with Principal to 2nd Degree Murder.
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Juveniles arrested after shooting

By NICOLE C. DAVIS
Thu, 10/08/2020 - 8:37 AM, 44,733 Reads
Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 7:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 27, at 218 Thomas Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found Darion Moore in the driveway of Wyche Apartments. He had been shot one time.
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Ballots were cast Tue., Nov. 3.

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Madison Parish Election Results

By STAFF REPORTS
Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:42 PM, 44,395 Reads
Jay McCallum- Supreme Court 4th Supreme Court District
Angela Claxton- District Judge, 6th Judicial District Court.. Division A
Laurie Brister- District Judge, 6th Judicial District Court, Division B
James Paxton- District Attorney, 6th Judicial District Court
Tim Winstead- Justice of the Peace District 2
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