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Judge Disqualifies Antonio Wilson from Tallulah Mayor Race Over Residency and Domicile
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Tue,02/24/26-3:22PM , 1,126 Reads
A state district judge on Tuesday disqualified Antonio Wilson from running in the May 16, 2026 election for mayor of Tallulah, finding he failed to meet the residency and domicile requirements under Louisiana law.
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Louisiana begins restricting food stamp purchases
By NOLAN MCKENDRY - The Center Square
Thu,02/19/26-7:43PM , 512 Reads
Louisiana residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can no longer use their benefits to buy soft drinks, energy drinks or candy starting Wednesday, as the state launches a two-year pilot it says is aimed at nudging families toward healthier groceries.
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Tallulah Native Dana Williams Nominated for NAACP Image Award
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Thu,02/19/26-7:27PM , 517 Reads
Dana A. Williams, who grew up in Tallulah, has been nominated for a 2026 NAACP Image Award for her book, “Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship.”

The book is nominated in the Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography category for the 2026 NAACP Image Awards.
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Police Jury Approves Grants and Agreements
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Thu,02/19/26-7:18PM , 526 Reads
The Madison Parish Police Jury approved multiple items and heard updates on infrastructure and youth programs during its Feb. 9 meeting at the Madison Parish Courthouse. All jurors were present for the meeting.
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