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Blake Bell is the editor and publisher of the Madison Journal. He can be reached at bbell@madisonjournal.com.

Let's be optimistic about 2021

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 1,876 Reads
On Thu, 12/31/2020 - 09:39 AM

At the end of a year that began with Australia quite literally catching fire acting as the opening salvo in a campaign that left many of us feeling as though the year itself was out to get us, just being able to rea

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MPSB focusing on phonics

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 2,285 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 08:17 AM

Students in the Madison Parish School District’s elementary classes may have been home for vi

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Madison High School Lady Jag Alexis Mason goes up for 2 points during a home win over General Trass last week in Tallulah.

MHS continues winning ways

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 2,504 Reads
On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 03:55 PM

The Madison High School Jaguars improved to 5-2 on the season this week with wins over General Trass at home and a road win over Delhi.

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Work is underway at the Madison Parish Port on a natural gas pipeline that could mean big things for the Tallulah area.

Port project moving forward

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 2,759 Reads
On Thu, 12/17/2020 - 08:28 AM

The fruits of an agreement inked more than a year ago are now being seen at the Madison Paris

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The MHS Jaguars defeated the General Trass Panthers 66-46 Tuesday night in Tallulah.

Jags score first district win

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 9,290 Reads
On Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:05 PM

For the second time in as many games, the Madison High School Jaguars defeated a visiting team 66-46 Tuesday night at home, but this time the win came over the General Trass Panthers and gave MHS its first district victory of the season.

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The Lady Jags of Madison High School are 1-0 in district play after beating General Trass Tuesday night at home.

Lady Jags tame Panthers in district win

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 3,238 Reads
On Tue, 12/15/2020 - 08:25 PM

The Madison High School Lady Jaguars put up their final two points of the game at the buzzer Tuesday night, but they didn't need the last-second score to get the big win over the Lady Panthers of General Trass.

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The Madison High School Jaguars knocked off the Bastrop Rams 66-46 Friday night at home. The Lady Jags also notched a victory, defeating the Lady Rams 44-35.

Jags, Lady Jags notch home wins (full story)

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 7,944 Reads
On Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:24 PM

The Madison High School Jaguars and Lady Jaguars each improved to 3-1 on the season Friday night with home wins over the Bastrop Rams and Lady Rams in Tallulah.

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City Council passes nuisance law (full story)

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 6,717 Reads
On Thu, 12/10/2020 - 07:44 PM

The Tallulah City Council approved a new, citywide nuisance law during its regular meeting Th

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Jags, Lady Jags start season strong

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 3,158 Reads
On Wed, 12/09/2020 - 08:21 PM

The Madison High School Jaguars and Lady Jaguars basketball season is officially underway, wi

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SHAF named one of country's top non-profits

By Blake Bell, READ MORE > 2,811 Reads
On Wed, 12/09/2020 - 12:47 PM

The Southern Heritage Air Foundation has, once again, been named

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