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PFC Daniel Christopher

Tallulah native receives accolades from U.S. Army

By Submitted by the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion , READ MORE > 1,160 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:17 PM

This week’s Warhorse of the Week is Private First Class Daniel Christopher from Tallulah, LA. PFC Christopher joined the U.S.

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Madison High School JAG Specialist Hazel Suluki was recently honored with the High Performer Award.

Suluki honored for work with JAG

By Blake Bell , READ MORE > 1,019 Reads
On Sun, 01/24/2021 - 11:15 AM

Madison High School Specialist Hazel Suluki was recently honored with the High Performer Award by the Board of Directors of Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc. (JAG), but the veteran educator says the spotlight should be on the success of the program, which teaches students vital life and job skills they will need after leaving high school.

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Mathis

JoAnn Busby Mathis

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 950 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 03:03 PM

August 28, 1949 – January 3. 2021

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A bill that would give Mississippi teachers a $1,000 pay increase passed the state Senate today.

Teacher pay raise bill passes Mississippi Senate

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On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:03 PM

The state Senate passed a bill Thursday that would give Mississippi teachers a $1,000 pay increase.

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Blue Cross urging Louisianians to slow spread of COVID-19

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 832 Reads
On Mon, 01/25/2021 - 03:13 PM

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana continues to see high numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and 

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1 killed in 2-vehicle crash near Delhi

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 813 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 01:12 PM

A two-vehicle crash just north of Delhi claimed the life of an Epps woman early Thursday morning.

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Madison Parish crime report for the week of January 17, 2021

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 801 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 09:03 AM

POLICE REPORTS

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The Lady Trojans beat the Lady Chiefs of Tensas Academy Friday at home in Tallulah.

Basketball roundup

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 721 Reads
On Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:20 PM

The Tallulah Academy Lady Trojans picked up a home win Friday in Tallulah, knocking off the Tensas Academy Lady Chiefs by a final score of 28-10.

Playing on the road, the Madison High School Jaguars picked up an 82-54 win over General Trass.

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Water rates ordinance introduced

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 700 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:40 AM

At the January 14, 2021 Tallulah City Council meeting, members of the City Council voted to introduce an ordinance which will set the new water rates for the City of Tallulah.

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'Greens Garden in a Box'

By Cecilia Stevens, Local Food Systems Coordinator , READ MORE > 687 Reads
On Sat, 01/23/2021 - 03:27 PM

Are you looking for a low-cost and fun way to add fresh vegetables to your family meals?

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Plant Watson is one of Mississippi Power's plants and is located in Gulfport.

Mississippi regulators want Mississippi Power to reduce its surplus generation capacity by 2027

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 12,741 Reads
On Tue, 01/05/2021 - 02:26 PM

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is ordering one of the state’s two investor-owned utilities, Mississippi Power, to reduce its surplus generation capacity by 2027.

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Missing child found, 1 arrested

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 12,627 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 12:29 PM

On Mon., Jan.

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Bennie Thompson Says He Will Fight For Pumps Under Biden, But Points To Challenges

By Chris Davis, News Director WIBC, Freelance Mississippi Journalist , READ MORE > 12,592 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 02:23 PM

The Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project is politics, says Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Bolton), and people who would depend on the project to control flooding might want to look at alternatives. Thompson said he is a supporter of the project, which was vetoed during the George W.

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1 dead, 1arrested in early morning homicide

By Nicole C. Davis , READ MORE > 11,487 Reads
On Sun, 01/03/2021 - 12:17 PM

The Madison Parish Sheriff's Office was called to S.

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Outdoors in the Sun: ‘In the kitchen with Jeff’

By Jeff North , READ MORE > 11,120 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 10:28 PM

My apologies for omitting one of the main components of the duck recipe in last week’s article. The trinity, chopped celery, bell pepper, and onion, is a must in not only wild game recipes, but in most other recipes as well. If you have undertaken this task and already prepared this dish without it, I would wager it still turned out very good.

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State Superintendent Carey Wright

State superintendent recommends waiving of passing requirements for statewide tests

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 11,016 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 03:57 PM

Mississippi state Superintendent Carey Wright told the Senate Education Committee Wednesday that the Legislature should waive the passing requirements for two statewide tests for third grade reading and

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Capitol riot brings shame to GOP/Pence chose well but sadly late

By Tim Kalich , READ MORE > 9,582 Reads
On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 10:02 AM

OPINION:

Donald Trump put his vice president, Mike Pence, in a tough spot. He publicly pressured Pence to attempt an illegal ploy to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College.

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Dr. L. Ray Matthews
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VIDEO: Dr. Ray Matthews Dives Into The Vaccine Rollout and Vitamin D

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On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 03:57 PM

Indianola native and retired trauma surgeon Dr. Ray Matthews joined E-T Publisher Bryan Davis this week to talk about the recent COVID-19 vaccine rollout. 

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Editorial: Polio and Covid

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On Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:27 AM

The biggest question about the coronavirus vaccines that are in the early stage of distribution is whether they will work as advertised.

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OPINION: Attack on capitol fueled by Internet conspiracy theories

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 05:22 PM

OPINION: Hopes for a much calmer 2021 compared to 2020 were quickly dampened by the horrific attack on our nation’s U. S. Capitol Building.

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Kevonta Everett

1 killed in Wednesday shooting

By Nicole C. Davis , READ MORE > 22,262 Reads
On Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:57 AM

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 , READ MORE > 20,316 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 08:51 AM

 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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Ballots were cast Tue., Nov. 3.

Madison Parish Election Results

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 20,123 Reads
On Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:40 PM

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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Juveniles arrested after shooting

By Nicole C. Davis , READ MORE > 20,041 Reads
On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 08:37 AM

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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2 killed in six-car accident

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 19,411 Reads
On Sat, 10/17/2020 - 10:43 PM

Less than a week after a Texas man was killed on Interstate 20 after rear-ending an 18-wheeler stopped in traffic west of the bridge connecting Delta to Vicksburg, another two deaths occurred due to a similar circumstance Friday night near Delta.

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Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall in Louisiana later today.

Delta expected to impact Tallulah today

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 19,343 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:35 AM

According to officials with Madison Parish E-911, Hurricane Delta is still traveling northwestward on a track to impact northeast Louisiana today and through tomorrow.

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Tallulah Police Chief Buster McCoy addresses speeding concerns in front of the Madison Parish Police Jury during Monday's regular meeting.

Police Jury, chief of police talk speeding problem

By Blake Bell , READ MORE > 19,168 Reads
On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 08:23 PM

Safety was on the mind of Police Jury President Jane Sanders during Monday’s regular meeting.

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Madison Parish Crime Report for the week of Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 19,163 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:20 AM

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 quarterback Dee Morgan tucks the ball and takes off for a long touchdown run in the first quarter of the Trojans' win over the CCA Bulldogs Friday night in Tallulah.

Trojans blow out Bulldogs

By Blake Bell , READ MORE > 19,085 Reads
On Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:09 PM

The scoring between the Tallulah Academy Trojans and the Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs began early Friday night, and the two teams traded touchdowns for much of the contest.

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Tallulah Academy knocked off the Prairie View Spartans Friday night at home.

Trojans knock off Spartans

By Blake Bell , READ MORE > 19,069 Reads
On Sat, 10/31/2020 - 09:28 AM

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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Kevonta Everett

1 killed in Wednesday shooting

By Nicole C. Davis , READ MORE > 22,263 Reads
On Thu, 11/26/2020 - 10:57 AM

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 , READ MORE > 20,317 Reads
On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 08:51 AM

 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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Ballots were cast Tue., Nov. 3.

Madison Parish Election Results

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 20,124 Reads
On Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:40 PM

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

  • Click Here to Read More about Madison Parish Election Results

Juveniles arrested after shooting

By Nicole C. Davis , READ MORE > 20,042 Reads
On Thu, 10/08/2020 - 08:37 AM

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.

  • Click Here to Read More about Juveniles arrested after shooting

 

2 killed in six-car accident

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 19,412 Reads
On Sat, 10/17/2020 - 10:43 PM

Less than a week after a Texas man was killed on Interstate 20 after rear-ending an 18-wheeler stopped in traffic west of the bridge connecting Delta to Vicksburg, another two deaths occurred due to a similar circumstance Friday night near Delta.

  • Click Here to Read More about 2 killed in six-car accident
Hurricane Delta is expected to make landfall in Louisiana later today.

Delta expected to impact Tallulah today

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 19,344 Reads
On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:35 AM

According to officials with Madison Parish E-911, Hurricane Delta is still traveling northwestward on a track to impact northeast Louisiana today and through tomorrow.

  • Click Here to Read More about Delta expected to impact Tallulah today

 

 

 

Tallulah Police Chief Buster McCoy addresses speeding concerns in front of the Madison Parish Police Jury during Monday's regular meeting.

Police Jury, chief of police talk speeding problem

By Blake Bell , READ MORE > 19,169 Reads
On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 08:23 PM

Safety was on the mind of Police Jury President Jane Sanders during Monday’s regular meeting.

  • Click Here to Read More about Police Jury, chief of police talk speeding problem

Madison Parish Crime Report for the week of Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020

By Staff Reports , READ MORE > 19,164 Reads
On Thu, 10/29/2020 - 10:20 AM

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

  • Click Here to Read More about Madison Parish Crime Report for the week of Thurs., Oct. 29, 2020

 

Tallulah Academy quarterback Dee Morgan tucks the ball and takes off for a long touchdown run in the first quarter of the Trojans' win over the CCA Bulldogs Friday night in Tallulah.

Trojans blow out Bulldogs

By Blake Bell , READ MORE > 19,086 Reads
On Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:09 PM

The scoring between the Tallulah Academy Trojans and the Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs began early Friday night, and the two teams traded touchdowns for much of the contest.

  • Click Here to Read More about Trojans blow out Bulldogs
Tallulah Academy knocked off the Prairie View Spartans Friday night at home.

Trojans knock off Spartans

By Blake Bell , READ MORE > 19,070 Reads
On Sat, 10/31/2020 - 09:28 AM

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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