Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application brought a vivacious spirit to the world that was as bright as the sun shining over the barn where she loved to play she was a flame of energy sparked by adventure and the indomitable urge to explore every facet of life Kai departed from this life far too soon on March 22 and a collection of joyful memories that will sustain her family and friends in the years to come Kai exhibited a tenacity that made her a force to be reckoned with Whether she was pleading with her mother to let her mow lawns or shovel snow for neighbors or joyously helping her grandma and Tia in the barn Her spirit of giving was unmatched; she approached each task with a passion that illuminated her remarkable personality even if it sometimes meant resisting work at home she shaped the foundations of a character destined to embrace life fully Kai was not just a sister to Twyla and Lilli Her internal tally of accomplishments—like mastering makeup and style—was presented with a fiery pride that was both charming and precocious She not only aimed for success but shared her triumphs with an infectious glee that inspired those around her Her love for physical challenges mirrored her adventurous spirit as she dove headfirst into new sports with zeal sharing tales of her endeavors in volleyball was celebrated with the exuberance of a true champion Her friends and family remember the anticipation in her eyes as she geared up for cliff jumping at Tyhack only to find herself unable to jump higher than the shore narrating her experience with such excitement that it painted her as a girl still soaring strong—connected to the earth by only her feet but reaching for the sky with her dreams An aficionado of her uncle’s skateboard indulging in the simple pleasures of life like skate sessions down pavement roads on crisp evenings she couldn’t resist the allure of her skateboard practicing those hard-earned falls indoors while plotting her next moves outside The rhythm of her life continued with her love for fishing during day trips with her Tio and cousins culminating in proud moments of catching her limit from the beautiful lakes near Sheridan Kai fought for her grades and found pride in improvements against the odds—her spirited battles with teachers spoke volumes of her determination and heart while swimming brought out a competitiveness that drove her to beat her own personal best Each splash in the water was accompanied by an unyielding resolve that mirrored her life on land it is amidst this kaleidoscope of accomplishments and vivacity we pause to honor the two loyal companions who stood by her side—her beloved dogs they will keep alive the chorus of her laughter She touched the lives of her Aunts and Uncles and a mountain of cousins who will bring her on their life adventures While her time on Earth was but a fleeting flicker woven into the fabric of the lives she touched and love unconditionally; she will be dearly missed This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Tallulah Academy had to put in some extra work Thursday McDaniel had 12 strikeouts in a complete-game three-hitter and also singled and scored a run as Tallulah Academy beat Tensas Academy 3-1 in the deciding Game 3 of their MAIS Class 2A baseball playoff series Tallulah Academy (20-11) advanced to next week’s South State championship series — the semifinal round of the playoffs — and will face Wilkinson County Christian (13-10) WCCA advanced by beating defending Class 2A champion Briarfield Academy 6-1 on Thursday to complete an impressive two-game sweep Tallulah Academy rolled to a 12-6 win in Game 1 earlier in the week but Tensas won 10-8 in Game 2 on Thursday to force the winner-take-all Game 3 between the district rivals immediately afterward George Tucker and Cade Hankins had two RBIs apiece for Tensas (13-9) The Chiefs led 10-1 heading to the bottom of the sixth inning then held on as Tallulah (20-11) mounted a furious comeback that came up just short The Trojans carried the momentum into Game 3 Tripp Gayle gave them a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning with an RBI single and he reached on another hit and scored a run in the third Caleb Grady added another RBI single in the fifth inning and McDaniel had it from there The sophomore allowed one run in the fifth inning He walked four batters but piled up strikeouts and worked his way out of a big jam in the seventh inning to finish the series Tensas’ McCain Rushing and Colton Lardy singled to put the tying run on base with two outs McDaniel buckled down and struck out Johnny Robin swinging to end it but only walked one batter and struck out eight in six innings Two games on the Monday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team including the matchup between the Wake… The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is one of many solid options on today’s NHL slate.… The Southern Jaguars versus the Florida A&M Rattlers is one of many compelling options on Monday in SWAC… Ranked squads will be on Monday’s college basketball schedule in two games including the Kansas Jayhawks taking on… Austin Lumberjacks square off in one of many compelling matchups on the… Has the Mississippi River's high waters affected you View Results A truck overturned near Tallulah Falls on Friday according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) a commercial vehicle was traveling south on State Route 15 (SR 15) at around 12:30 p.m When trying to negotiate a right-hand curve the driver was reportedly going too fast for the conditions on the roadway the truck made a “weird movement” to the left The commercial vehicle overturned onto the driver’s side and slid.  No other details are available at this time a fashion brand emphasizing mental health awareness and inclusivity​ Spouse: Engaged to musician Justin Acee as of December 2024 the youngest daughter of Hollywood icons Bruce Willis and Demi Moore has carved out her own identity beyond her famous lineage While her parents' stardom introduced her to the limelight Tallulah has become known for her candid discussions about mental health and her entrepreneurial spirit in the fashion industry a fashion label that intertwines vintage-inspired designs with a profound message of mental health awareness stemming from Tallulah's own battles with mental health issues including an eating disorder and substance abuse She envisioned Wyllis as more than just clothing—it was a platform to foster conversations around self-care Wyllis's collections feature a range of apparel from cozy sweatshirts emblazoned with affirming messages to feminine dresses inspired by 1940s silhouettes Each piece is designed to be both stylish and comforting reflecting Tallulah's commitment to creating garments that resonate emotionally with the wearer the clothing tags include contact information for mental health support lines Related: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Tear Down $17 Million Beach Home After Mudslide ​Related: Ashton Kutcher: The Hollywood Heartthrob Who Became a Billion-Dollar Startup Whisperer Tallulah's vision for Wyllis centers on inclusivity and accessibility The brand offers sizes ranging from XS to 3X ensuring that a diverse range of body types can find pieces that fit and flatter with clothing items typically ranging from $75 to $275 This pricing strategy reflects Tallulah's desire to make fashion that is both high-quality and accessible to a broader audience.​ Wyllis is committed to social responsibility A portion of the brand's profits is donated to organizations like the Loveland Foundation which provides therapy support for communities of color This philanthropic approach aligns with the brand's overarching goal of promoting mental well-being and social equity Launching a fashion brand is no small feat especially with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shortly after its debut Tallulah made the conscious decision to pause promotional activities during the height of the crisis feeling it was inappropriate to market products amid widespread grief and uncertainty allowed her to reflect and refine her brand's mission ultimately strengthening Wyllis's foundation.​ While specific financial details about Wyllis's turnover are not publicly disclosed the brand has garnered attention and praise for its unique blend of fashion and advocacy such as the capsule collection with luxury silk brand Kumi Kookoon indicate a growing presence in the fashion industry Tallulah's openness about her autism diagnosis and how it influences her design choices further adds depth to the brand's narrative resonating with consumers seeking authenticity and purpose in their purchases Tallulah Willis's journey from Hollywood offspring to fashion entrepreneur is a testament to her resilience and creativity she has created a brand that not only offers stylish inclusive clothing but also serves as a beacon for mental health awareness and advocacy By channeling her personal experiences into her work Tallulah is redefining what it means to be a celebrity entrepreneur proving that fashion can be a powerful medium for change and connection Tallulah Willis briefly detailed insight that she has on navigating life with former stepdad Ashton Kutcher with whom mom Demi Moore was married from 2005 to 2013 Tallulah Willis has a story to tell about her life with a blended family the 31-year-old couldn’t help but weigh in “I have a lot to say on this,” Tallulah commented on Gwyneth’s Instagram post about the episode  “Especially how to move through and ex step-parent.” And when another user asked if she was specifically talking about Demi and Ashton “This maybe should have been a private message lol,” she wrote “but yes I have personal experience with this.” were teens when Demi began her highly publicized relationship with the That 70s Show star three years after ending her marriage with Bruce And over the years, Tallulah has been candid about the impact her mom’s marriage to Ashton had on her growing up my mom had just started dating Ashton," she explained at the Stars on Mars premiere in 2023 a lot going on and I really went inside of myself and that did send me into like a total dumpster fire Indeed, she previously expressed how she “felt forgotten” during that period of change "Everyone left the house and it was just me living there," Tallulah said during a conversation with her mother and sisters on The Red Table Talk in 2019 and you can't fathom that someone that loves you would do that to you and would choose others more than you." has not forgotten his time with the Willis girls "I make a really conscious effort to stay in touch with the girls," the Jobs actor said on Marc Maron's WTF podcast in February 2020 and I'm never going to stop loving them And respecting them and honoring them and rooting for them." Keep reading for more into the Willis family.. Up-and-coming movie stars Bruce Willis and Demi Moore met at the August 1987 premiere of the cop comedy Stakeout—which, neither was in, but Demi was there to support one of the film's stars, her ex-fiancé Emilio Estevez who was married to Freddy Moore from 1981 to 1985 "We went all in, right away," the Ghost star wrote in her 2019 memoir Inside Out "talking about how badly we both wanted to have kids Just a few months after meeting, they were in Las Vegas to catch a boxing match when they eloped, tying the knot at the Golden Nugget hotel on Nov. 21, 1987. A month later, they threw a bigger wedding, with Little Richard officiating their vows While Demi later detailed in her book just how precarious their marriage was at times (not least when Bruce mentioned in 1990 that he wasn't sure he wanted to be married at all) they were outwardly a Hollywood golden couple right up until they announced in 1998 that they were separating "I still love Demi. We're very close," Bruce told Rolling Stone in 2000 "We have three children whom we will continue to raise together and we’re probably as close now as we ever were We realize we have a lifelong commitment to our kids Demi has said she and Bruce started trying to have a child even before their whirlwind wedding And it's conceivable that they were successful, because daughter Rumer Glenn Willis was born Aug Home movies of Rumer's birth were apparently the main attraction when her parents entertained for the next few years "Bruce never left me in the entire 15 hours of labor," Demi told Vanity Fair in 1991 "except to go to the bathroom once."  Rumer was 9 when her mom and dad split up and she remains impressed to this day at their co-parenting skills, telling People in October 2024 "We never had to split family vacations or Christmases or birthdays." As she told Larry King in 2015 "They always made an effort to do all of the family events still together and made such an effort to still have our family be as one unit which I think really made an impact." Rumer welcomed daughter Louetta Isley Thomas Willis with musician Derek Richard Thomas on April 18 The My Divorce Party actress has explained that her baby's names are a hybrid of her dad's favorite singers "She's just a pure joy," happy grandmother Demi told E! News in January 2024 and you get to go to bed early and have a good night's sleep." Rumer and Derek split up in August 2024 but she tipped her hat to her mom and dad for providing an "unbelievable example" of what co-parenting could look like "Derek's my best friend, and that has not changed," Rumer told People in October 2024 "We have found an amazing way to keep our friendship and our loving co-parenting relationship And I think both of us are so happy that we can have that for ourselves as well as for Lou." Scout LaRue Willis was born July 20 her parents having decided to spend their kids' formative years away from Hollywood Not that they didn't do glitz and glam Demi was pregnant with her second daughter when she famously posed nude for the August 1991 cover of Vanity Fair a maternity shoot that has been endlessly imitated "Pregnancy agrees with me," she told the magazine While she dabbled in acting in a few of her parents' films as a kid Scout was geared more toward photography and music the Brown University grad releasing her self-titled debut album in 2022 But she loves a good movie, and months before Demi won a Golden Globe for The Substance Scout raved about her mom's performance in the darkly funny body horror film "I thought, ‘Wow, this woman is who I look up to,’ and she's so unbelievably beautiful, so unbelievably talented and her willingness to show up in that space and be 100 percent herself,” Scout told Us Weekly in November 2024 "It's a service to share that and knowing how many people she touched Tallulah Belle Willis was born Feb "I've heard all kinds of explanations, that God is paying me back for something," Bruce told Rolling Stone in 2000 acknowledging that some thought it ironic the action star was a girl dad I would have three more daughters tomorrow The Willis-Moore household relocated from Idaho to L.A meaning she got a bit more of a Hollywood upbringing than her sisters—and it wasn't great The founder of the clothing line Wyllis has candidly discussed getting sober at 20, entering treatment for depression at 25 and then battling anorexia. She explained in a 2023 Vogue essay that medication she was prescribed for ADHD Another trip to treatment after her father started to decline—the family went public with Bruce's aphasia diagnosis in March 2022—included Tallulah being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder "Recovery is probably lifelong," she wrote in Vogue "but I now have the tools to be present in all facets of my life and especially in my relationship with my dad." Bruce didn't think another great love was in the cards for him after he and Demi divorced, until he met Malta-born model Emma Heming at the gym of the trainer they happened to share in 2007 "I spent the last 10 years single and unhappy," the Die Hard star told W in 2009 I never thought that being with someone else was the answer but I'm not lonely.' But I was just kidding myself." "on a day-to-day basis my life became much happier." They tied the knot March 21, 2009, on the beach at their home in Turks and Caicos. Along with Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, Demi was in attendance with then-husband Ashton Kutcher (They split up in 2011 after six years of marriage.) "I'd do it all over again and again in a heartbeat." After Bruce was diagnosed with aphasia and, months later, dementia, Emma cofounded the supplement company Make Time Wellness, with a focus on brain health and prenatal wellness "It's important to use our voices," Emma told E! News in 2023 Emma and Bruce welcomed daughter Mabel Ray Willis on April 1 "The beauty of where we live is that it's close to the city," Emma told Elle Decor in 2017 "so we get the best of both worlds." But distance didn't prevent the ladies of Willis-Moore from forming a tight bond: Scout, Tallulah and Demi were there to celebrate Mabel's sixth-grade graduation in June 2024 "We love her!!!" Tallulah commented on Instagram Bruce expressed his satisfaction that he was now a father of five girls "We didn't know what we were gonna have until the baby came out," he told People a week later I think women should be in charge of everything Women are just much smarter than men." who told Elle Decor that Bruce was "awesome" about "constantly sharing" his free time with their daughters "I think he’s been so used to having kids for so long," she said "and knowing his time really isn’t his own anymore They considered themselves "traditional" in how they "put family first," Emma explained "We believe in raising our children with manners and poise and we impress upon them the importance of learning and education But we are also very free in allowing them to express themselves through whatever form or behavior that might take—within reason We don’t ever want our kids to feel entitled So we make sure to strike a good balance as best as we know how." Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! © 2025 E! Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. All rights reserved. Creative agency Tallulah was recognised at the S&F Legacy Giving Awards 2025, taking home the accolade for the  ‘Legacy Campaign of the Year' with Christian Aid's Faith Will Campaign. Tallulah fended off strong competition from the GOOD Agency's, Marie Curie’s Will Talk Campaign with Diabetes UK and The Air Ambulance Service joining the finalists. "We are over the moon to have picked up this award for such an amazing client",  said Adrian Whatman, founder / chief creative officer at Tallulah. The judges said, "Research indicated that residuary legators to Christian Aid also left larger legacies to their own churches and yet clergy were uncomfortable asking for legacies. In this innovative ‘win-win’ campaign, Christian Aid developed powerful resources for use in congregations, supported by volunteers, to encourage church members to leave two legacies, to their church and to Christian Aid." Tanya Jackson, Legacy Fundraising Lead at Christian Aid added, "The quality of Tallulah's work is always award worthy." Billy Ray Hodge was born on October 31, 1959, in Delhi, Louisiana. He passed away April 9, 2025, at the age of 65. Billy Ray went to Tallulah High School where he played football and baseball. Through the years, he enjoyed watching his children participate in the activities in school. He especially loved watching Ryan play football and run track. Billy Ray lived in Tallulah for his entire life. He was a farmer for 41 years, and he was proud to retire and let his son, Ryan, and stepson, Korey, take over the farm. He took great pride in his family and was always glad to brag on them when he got the chance. Billy Ray loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever the season allowed. He was proud to tell others that he had given his life to Christ and was blessed with the life that Christ had given him. As a member of First Baptist Church, he loved his Bible Study class, and he enjoyed the chance to greet friends and strangers. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles "Billy" Hodge; stepmother, Josephine Hodge; and brother, Richard "Rickey" Hodge. His children say that he always managed to keep them "on their toes." They will miss his big smile and his "daddy" ways, but his memory will last forever. Funeral services for Billy Ray will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Tallulah with Bro. Jay Parker officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with burial following at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers Glenwood Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Nap Book, Randy Dukes, Wade Hargrave, Clark Hill, Jonathan Hopkins, and Todd Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Givens and Don Pennington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church; Tallulah, Louisiana. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb The 33-year-old actress reacted to her sister's rare comments about her relationship with her former stepdad Ashton Kutcher on Kopaloff/Getty; Phillip Faraone/VF25/Getty Residents in Vicksburg and the surrounding areas may experience some unusual sounds between now and May 10 officials with the 101st Airborne Division said this week the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) will conduct a major training event This exercise is designed to assess the Division’s ability to conduct large-scale longrange air assault operations in conjunction with training scenarios that will test their communication logistical resupply and tactical abilities the exercise will include a historic number of aircraft from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg combining “Screaming Eagles” and “All-American” Soldiers Residents living in and around the areas below may observe increased military ground and air traffic and noise during this time officials said: Oxford (University-Oxford Airport); Vicksburg (Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport); Minden Louisiana (Camp Minden Training Site); and Alexandria Louisiana (Alexandria International Airport) While an exact date for operations taking place at the Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport was not given officials said residents may see or hear an increased presence of military helicopters and ground vehicles moving around the region Army helicopters and supporting sustainment elements will establish Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARPs) for aircraft flying between Fort Campbell adding military ground vehicles will also be moving between Fort Campbell and the cities involved in training “We’re alerting the public to prepare nearby communities for an increase in noise and traffic during this exercise,” Lt spokesperson for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) “Our priority is the safety of our soldiers and the citizens of nearby communities and we are grateful for the support from local citizens local leaders and the Mississippi and Louisiana National Guard.” Officials said the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is a part of the Army’s effort to pioneer the evolution of vertical envelopment with modern equipment and well-trained soldiers and to prepare the nation to win in any future military combat environment or conflict They added that it is important to note this is a military training exercise and there are no air show displays or other public events at these locations Watching Luke Moberley field a ground ball at shortstop or casually throw the ball back to the pitcher from behind the plate Moberley is a skilled utility player for Tallulah Academy who is also left-handed but a couple of his frequent positions — shortstop and catcher — are and the ones who do it as well as this eighth-grader are even more rare right?” Tallulah Academy head coach Ryan Williams said “But he fills a lot of roles and responsibilities for us Luke pushes them to be the best and that’s what any coach wants.” The defensive mechanics of baseball make it awkward for left-handers to play in the infield Left-handers have to turn their entire bodies to throw to first base which takes an extra split-second that can mean the difference in a runner being out and safe left-handers very rarely play any of the infield positions besides first base and pitcher “You’ve got to flip your hips around to make plays Turning double plays you have to flip your hips I’ve just got to make sure of the quick hips,” Moberley said The last left-handed catcher in Major League Baseball was Pittsburgh’s Benny Distefano in 1989 but there are no full-time left-handed shortstops or third basemen on record since at least 1900 who has always been one of the better players on his various youth and travel ball teams said he’s simply grown up playing the infield “I’ve been playing it since peewee because we never really had anybody to play there,” he said “It started (with Tallulah) in seventh grade All of a sudden the third baseman wasn’t playing good Moberley has added catching to his repertoire since joining the varsity team in 2023 “Different pitchers like different catchers,” Williams said “Tripp and him have been working a lot when Luke is pitching and Tripp is catching We rotated them out one game and he did fantastic behind the plate He can really fill any gap you need him to.” Moberley had a rare piece of equipment to fill that gap — a left-handed catcher’s mitt He stumbled across one during his baseball travels and snatched it up not knowing if it would ever be more than a novelty item “I was at the sports complex with travel ball and I found it Moberley said there are some physical mechanics that need to be adjusted to play catcher “It’s pretty hard because when people are stealing the batters get in the way of your arm slot,” Moberley said “You’ve just got to make sure you really get out there.” it’s hard to label Moberley as a left-handed shortstop or catcher He shifts around the field so often that he’s the definition of a utility player He pitches and has a 4.10 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings after the Trojans beat Tensas Academy 12-6 in Game 1 of second-round MAIS Class 2A playoff series on Monday Games 2 and 3 are scheduled as a doubleheader Thursday beginning at 4 p.m Moberley also plays center field and left field At one time or another he’s played every position on the field “I think last year he played first and two weeks ago I had him slide in at second just to fill a void Moberley has been just as good at the plate He’s become a baseball Swiss Army knife who can do anything which is backed up by one more odd but fitting trait — he’s a switch-hitter it takes a breath away from you where you don’t have to overthink it You can plug your guy in and never miss a beat,” Williams said we don’t have the opportunity to have 15 different studs in the dugout Ernest Bowker is The Vicksburg Post's sports editor He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post's sports staff since 1998 making him one of the longest-tenured reporters in the paper's 140-year history The New Jersey native is a graduate of LSU he has won more than 50 awards from the Mississippi Press Association and Associated Press for his coverage of local sports in Vicksburg By Madison RemreyPublished: Apr 2025 at 7:46 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTALLULAH (KNOE) - As Magnolia Water Utility Operating Company continues serving the Tallulah community through water management residents may wonder how to pay their bills City of Tallulah representative Yvonne Lewis shared multiple ways residents can pay their water bills as Magnolia continues its management of the city’s water system residents should receive their Magnolia water bills for March starting the week of April 13 Lewis said residents should remember to pay their final bill with Tallulah Water Service for February’s water usage along with any existing payment arrangements to avoid water shut off Lewis added that it is important residents know Magnolia bills that are 11 days overdue will result in the company shutting off water “Please contact Magnolia Customer Service at 1-855-643-8152 if you cannot pay your bill timely,” Lewis said Magnolia water bills can be paid in-person at the Tallulah Dollar General BP Amoco (the convenience store across from KFC) Lewis said there is a service fee to pay the bills in person Bills can also be paid through the mail with a check or money order sent to Magnolia Water UOC Magnolia asked all customers set up an online water account Dates for people who need help setting up online accounts will be announced once confirmed with assisting agencies Sewer and garbage bills will continue to be paid through the Tallulah Water Service Residents with questions can contact Magnolia Water at 1-855-643-8152 or the Tallulah City Hall at (318) 574-0964 Tallulah Academy had some trouble with Tensas Academy in the regular season but not in the opener of their MAIS Class 2A baseball playoff series Caleb Grady went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs scored and Tallulah Academy took control of the second-round series by rolling to a 12-6 victory in Game 1 on Monday Game 2 of the best-of-three series is Thursday at 4 p.m If Tensas Academy (12-8) wins to force Game 3 Tensas won two out of three in the regular-season series between the District 3-2A rivals but a late surge propelled Tallulah to a win that might have been tougher than the score indicated Luke Moberley hit a two-run single in the top of the fifth inning to put Tallulah ahead 6-2 and finally provide some breathing room Aiden Harris brought him in with a single three batters later and Courtland Collins drew a bases-loaded walk to blow it open and make it 9-2 Tallulah added three more runs in the seventh on a single by Grady and two bases-loaded walks Tensas made it a little more respectable with three runs in the bottom of the seventh Colton Lardy was 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored for Tensas while Ross Crigler was 1-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored Kennedy Collins and Courtland Collins all had two RBIs for Tallulah The Trojans finished with 12 hits and drew 14 walks Moberley and Charlie Vining combined for 12 strikeouts Was the decision by DOGE to cut AmeriCorps NCCC the right move View Results Union Christian's Caden Chandler (1) leads off of first base as Tallulah Academy's Caleb Grady waits for a pickoff throw during Thursday's MAIS Class 2A baseball playoff game Tallulah Academy's Charlie Vining ducks out of the way of an inside pitch during an MAIS Class 2A playoff game against Union Christian Tallulah Academy's Charlie Vining swings at a pitch during an MAIS Class 2A playoff game against Union Christian Tallulah Academy third baseman Kennedy Collins gets ready to field his position during an MAIS Class 2A playoff game against Union Christian Tallulah Academy's Shepard Morgan (15) pulls into third base as Union Christian's Aaron Brantley looks on Tallulah Academy baseball head coach Ryan Williams talks to his team between innings of Thursday's MAIS Class 2A playoff game vs Tallulah won 16-1 to complete a two-game sweep McDaniel bats during an MAIS Class 2A playoff game against Union Christian Tallulah Academy's Luke Moberley slides headfirst into home plate to score a run on a wild pitch against Union Christian Tallulah Academy's Caleb Grady and Aiden Harris head back to the dugout after scoring runs during Thursday's game against Union Christian Tallulah won 16-1 to complete a two-game sweep of their MAIS Class 2A baseball playoff series Tallulah Academy's Luke Moberley throws a pitch during Thursday's MAIS Class 2A baseball playoff game against Union Christian Tallulah Academy continued to rain runs down upon Union Christian McDaniel hit two RBI triples and Luke Moberley hit one as the Trojans beat Union Christian 16-1 to complete a two-game series sweep in the first round of the MAIS Class 2A baseball playoffs Tallulah Academy (18-10) won its seventh consecutive game and advanced to face either Tensas Academy or Claiborne Academy in a second-round series next week But the goal here was to throw a couple guys handle business and get ready for round two,” Tallulah coach Ryan Williams said The game was moved from Tallulah’s home field to the artificial turf at Key City Park in Vicksburg because of wet field conditions and rain that did not end until about an hour before the first pitch The change in venue did nothing to shift the seemingly inevitable direction of the series It scored in all nine innings in which it batted in the two games took advantage of three errors to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning Tallulah answered with four runs in the bottom half McDaniel hit his RBI triples in the first and second innings He finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored Moberley’s triple came in the fourth inning and plated two runs Moberley was the Trojans’ starting pitcher as well He only needed 39 pitches — 31 of them were strikes — to breeze through three innings and allowed one hit and no walks while striking out six Charlie Vining finished up with two scoreless innings in which he struck out three batters Vining also hit an RBI single and scored a run getting runners on is what we need to do,” Moberley said Every Tallulah Academy starter scored a run Denton Ray and Courtland Collins scored two runs each Caden Chandler was 2-for-3 and scored a run for Union Christian “You definitely want to take advantage of the first fastball you get I’m proud to see the whole lineup taking hacks and putting the ball in play “We’ve got some things to clean up on to get ready for next week After enduring some ups and downs this baseball season Tallulah Academy is trending upward at the right time McDaniel went 4-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs and he also pitched three scoreless innings as the Trojans beat Union Christian 19-5 in Game 1 of a first-round MAIS Class 2A playoff series on Monday Tallulah Academy (17-10) won its sixth game in a row and has scored in double figures in five of them It hadn’t won more than two in a row before the current winning streak The Trojans scored in all five innings Monday to make easy work of Union Christian McDaniel hit an RBI double in the second inning a solo inside-the-park home run in the third and a three-run homer over the fence in the fourth His second home run put Tallulah ahead 17-0 McDaniel also started on the mound and allowed one hit and three walks in three scoreless innings Every Tallulah starter had at least one hit and one RBI Charlie Vining finished 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored Aiden Harris was 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored If a Game 3 is needed it will be played immediately afterward View Results ShareSaveCommentLeadershipForbesWomenTallulah Willis On Embracing Autism With Curiosity And CreativityByJennifer Jay Palumbo Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights 11:58am EDTShareSaveCommentDiagnosed with autism at 29 and mental health advocate Tallulah Willis will take the stage at POSSIBLE to share a simple but powerful philosophy about autism and autistic people: be curious Speaking on the panel "Redefining Content and Culture: How Neurodiverse Creators Are Transforming Storytelling," Tallulah brings a deeply personal perspective on why brands must move beyond tokenism—and toward true inclusivity her journey to understanding herself was neither linear nor easy "It almost killed me," she shared reflecting on the years of masking and misunderstanding she endured before finding the key to her neurodivergence "I have pride in my neurodivergence," Tallulah emphasized I felt like I had to disappear or make myself small I feel this sense of ownership and pride." It wasn't until she reached adulthood—and faced what she describes as "hitting the wall"—that the puzzle pieces finally came together CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Tallulah Willis attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party .. More Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02 Today, Tallulah's voice is one of warmth, authenticity, and hope. In 2024, she was honored by Autism Speaks for her advocacy work using her platform to elevate awareness around autism particularly for women who are often misdiagnosed or misunderstood At the heart of her message is the importance of curiosity over judgment "I would love to explore what it means for the world to be curious," she told me curious without attacking—just really listening and watching." This ethos will be front and center at POSSIBLE where she joins a distinguished panel alongside media executive Josh Sapan and award-winning documentary filmmaker Alexandra Shiva If you’d like to hear more of what Tallulah has to say, you can tune in to the panel live from anywhere. The session will be streamed for free via the POSSIBLE website on April 29 at 3:25 p.m Please note: the livestream will not be available for replay after the event Their discussion aims to spotlight how neurodiverse creators are not just shaping content but reshaping culture—and why brands need to listen The business case for inclusivity has never been stronger. Roughly 1 in 31 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to the CDC with many more identifying as neurodiverse Representation is not just a social good—it's a strategic imperative When asked what she hopes brands and marketers will take away from her panel Tallulah didn't hesitate: "It's about connecting the dots as soon as possible—and then being gentle It's about recognizing that creativity doesn't always follow a straight line it's a path of lights popping up in different directions." showing that diverse neurological wiring can fuel not just scientific discovery but vibrant storytelling Willis described her own way of thinking as nonlinear: "My creativity doesn't go one light there—and when I stop judging myself and just let it happen Brands that create space for this kind of thinking—whether on-screen or in marketing campaigns—stand to tap into wells of talent and perspective that have long been overlooked Tallulah's creative career has spanned television a capsule line of silk bedding with Kumi Kookoon embodies her belief in creating "safe joyful spaces." As someone sensitive to sensory stimuli—a common trait among autistic individuals—Tallulah prioritized materials and colors that feel as comforting as they are beautiful how can I create something that feels cozy It wasn't about perfection—it was about play," she shared It's a perfect metaphor for her larger mission: making room in the world for authenticity What's your story.text title on film slate and film crew in background Representation of neurodivergence in media has historically been limited Tallulah hopes to see a future where autistic characters aren't reduced to plot devices—but are portrayed with nuance and authenticity "I would love to see a movie where the hot main girl says 'I'm autistic,' and it's just part of who she is," she said Tallulah's advocacy is about honoring all expressions of neurodivergence from those who are highly verbal to those who are nonverbal "It's not about having a superpower," she noted "It's about having a different way of being—and that difference has value." and personal journey are all rooted in one profound idea: building a world where being different isn't just accepted—it's celebrated When asked whether she identifies as "a person with autism" or "an autistic person," she answered without hesitation: "I'm an autistic person It's a reminder that language matters—and that embracing identity with pride can be a revolutionary act As she prepares to take the stage at POSSIBLE Tallulah carries with her not just her own story but the stories of so many and anyone willing to listen is clear: Be curious And recognize that some of the brightest lights shine outside the box This absolutely should have been a private message who got engaged to fiancé Justin Acee last December showed off her gorgeous new engagement ring Tallulah Willis went the whole ten yards in her latest romance Three months after the 30-year-old—youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore—got engaged to musician Justin Acee she shared a first look at her stunning engagement ring She also flaunted the jewel’s gold-plated band in a following video, describing it as a “special totem.” Karina echoed the sentiment on her own Instagram, noting the “antique honey diamond” is a perfect representation of the couple’s relationship “What a special journey working on this ring with you,” the jeweler said of their collaboration adding that Tallulah’s gem has a “quiet depth to it.” “It’s always held a story…we knew it And that setting is the perfect home for her This stunning reveal differs from the ring Tallulah first showed in her December proposal, which had silver diamonds across the band. In the sweet carousel from when Justin popped the question, she showed a pathway filled with scattered rose petals and candles that led to their engagement spot. She also included a shot of the original engagement ring and her kissing Justin, who she started dating in January 2023.      View this post on Instagram A post shared by tallulah willis (@buuski) “A Christmas proposal,” the Substance star captioned the holiday post which included a dimly-lit video of Tallulah and Justin walking down the path She also added a few photos of her and her son-in-law decorating the tree and the newly-engaged couple in their sweats “Congratulations to our @buuski and her @justinacee—we love you!” Keep reading to see other celebrity couples that elevated their romance last year… known for his large-scale and flashy videos proposed to his girlfriend of two years on Christmas Day 2024 in an intimate moment surrounded by family Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter announced her engagement to the musician on Dec sharing photos and video from the proposal—which included a pathway of rose petals and candles—as well as a glimpse of her diamond-studded engagement band Five months after giving birth to her baby girl Kaia, the Riverdale alum was surprised with a 4.64-carat engagement ring Brooks Laich & Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir The former hockey player and the CrossFit athlete got engaged on Dec. 16, but didn't announce the happy news until after Christmas Michael Jackson's daughter had a thriller night at New York Café in Budapest when her bandmate popped the question The Chainsmokers member confirmed his engagement to the model in December after a year of dating writing on Instagram alongside a ring emoji The Pitch Perfect 2 actress will make an aca-awesome bride after getting engaged to the Buffalo Bills player on Nov sharing photos of Josh down one knee in front of an arch of pink flowers Eddie Murphy's son proposed to Martin Lawrence's daughter Nov more than three years after they went public with their relationship "11.27.2024 We’re engaged!!" Jasmin wrote on an Instagram post shared on her and her fiancé's pages "God truly blessed us with a love that feels like destiny We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter Special thank you to everyone who made this moment so beautiful!!" The Bachelor Nation star is getting her fairytale ending after the musician, who she started dating in 2021, proposed with a 5-carat cushion-cut diamond ring on Nov It's now Jon and Steph plus engagement ring The former TLC star popped the question to his girlfriend of three years on Nov The Marvel alum and the Think Like a Man actress announced their engagement Nov 17 at the EBONY Power 100 Gala in Los Angeles "EBONY Power 100 is the event that we met at in the bathrooms," Meagan told E News of their first encounter two years ago Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's daughter announced her engagement to her boyfriend of five years on Nov The Butterfly Effect actor proposed to the soap star in October full of activites that reflected the journey of our relationship thus far," she told People the following month it was incredibly thoughful and personal to us." The Vampire Diaries alum shared her engagement to the former Olympic snowboarder on Oct The Bling Empire star got engaged to the attorney on Oct almost two years after their first meeting "It’s been the happiest time of my life ever after." Soon to be the Mizell's," she wrote in an Instagram post alongside a heart and right emoji The Dallas Cowboys quarterback announced on social media Oct 18 that he proposed with the help from their daughter The couple's baby wore a onesie that read daddy has a question for you!" when Dak got down on one knee The Bachelorette alum proposed to the Love Is Blind season one star in October seven months after they welcomed their first child The reality star got engaged after her singer-songwriter boyfriend popped the question onstage at a Howard University homecoming celebration Oct "Angela Renee White, I can go on and on about how much you mean the world to me & never get tired of it," Derrick later wrote in an Instagram post addressed to Chyna "Everyday with you feels everlasting & it is such a blessing to call you my fiancée I can’t wait to live this life with you." The Bachelor Nation star was surprised with a moi-et-toi engagement ring from James Allen during a family vacation in October her lawyer boyfriend got down on one knee during a beach outing with her kids Bella and Charlie "Here’s to a new chapter with my dream man," Carly wrote on Instagram "and then dream ring he put on my left hand." The Olympians got engaged in October, with Noah popping the question in front of an extravagent nighttime display featuring candles Who's bad at love? Not the "Graveyard" singer, who confirmed her engagement to the Victorious actor on Sept. 12 after two months of speculation In response to a social media post calling Avan their boyfriend The longtime Southern Charm star proposed to his boyfriend in Santorini Greece in August after nine years of dating Gordon Ramsay's daughter is getting married! She announced her engagement to the Olympic swimmer on Sept Raise a glass to the Vanderpump Rules alum, who got engaged to her boyfriend of nearly two years after a sunset proposal on a boat "I’m wrapped around your finger like this ring i’m wearing," she wrote on Instagram Sept The jewelry designer—who was previously married to Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire—shared the exciting news about her and the billionaire lawyer on Instagram Aug. 31, simply captioning a photo of her new ring The Leftovers alum and the Gilded Age actress hard launched their engagement at the Venice Film Festival on Aug emerald cut diamond ring at the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiere For those counting on a Duggar wedding, you're in luck! The 12th oldest child of 19 Kids and Counting's Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar got engaged on Aug 2025 4:15 AM EDTBruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter made rare remarks about her relationship with former stepdad Ashton Kutcher in an Instagram thread earlier this week commented on a post from Gwyneth Paltrow in which the Sliding Doors star spoke with her current husband about the joys and difficulties of raising their blended family "I have a lot to say on this!” Tallulah wrote “Especially how to move through an ex-step parent ❤️❤️." Moore married Kutcher in 2005 after which Kutcher married his former That ‘70s Show co-star Mila Kunis she replied: "This maybe should have been a private message lol but yes I have personal experience with this." Tallulah added: "It's an important conversation tbh ☀️…also No one needs to be [the] bad guy for a situation to be healed "It was really hard, and I’m still unpacking," Tallulah added of her mother’s relationship with Kutcher. "However, I found the other side of that, which is, like, I really love myself now, and I love my family. I love my family."  By Declan Gallagher is a Breaking/Trending News Writer at Men's Journal Tallulah Academy third baseman Kennedy Collins tries to tag Porter's Chapel Academy's Conley Johnston on a ground ball in the second inning of Monday's game Porter's Chapel Academy pitcher Chad Fuson delivers during Monday's game against Tallulah Academy Tallulah Academy pitcher Tripp Gayle delivers during Monday's game against Tallulah Academy Porter's Chapel Academy's Cameron Potter bats in the first inning of Monday's game against Tallulah Academy Tallulah Academy catcher Luke Moberley throws the ball back to the pitcher during Monday's game against Porter's Chapel Academy Porter's Chapel Academy's Conley Johnston prepares to bat in the second inning of Monday's game against Tallulah Academy Tallulah Academy's Luke Moberley takes a lead off of second base during Monday's game against Porter's Chapel Academy Porter's Chapel Academy senior baseball players Cameron Potter Conley Johnston and Hunter Simms stand with coach Rob Riggin during a senior night ceremony before Monday's game against Tallulah Academy The top of Tallulah Academy’s lineup had a day almost as perfect as the 80-degree temperatues and sunny skies that embraced Mississippi in a warm spring hug on Monday 2 and 3 batters in the lineup — were a combined 9-for-10 at the plate with seven RBIs and 12 runs scored as the Trojans beat Porter’s Chapel Academy 14-4 in the first half of a home-and-home series McDaniel hit two doubles and a triple as he went 4-for-4 with four RBIs and four runs scored Gayle finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored Gayle and McDaniel also teamed up on the mound Gayle pitched the first three innings and allowed two runs while striking out six batters McDaniel covered the last four innings and had eight strikeouts Tallulah (14-10) broke open a close game by scoring three times in the fifth inning then added another three runs in the sixth and four in the seventh McDaniel hit an RBI triple and scored on Gayle’s single in the fifth inning to put the Trojans ahead 6-2 After PCA got a run back in the bottom of the inning McDaniel hit an RBI double to score Moberley and then scored on another single by Gayle to make it 9-3 Clayton McClure was 2-for-3 with two RBIs for PCA (3-20) Senior Evan Gordon reached base three times on two walks and a double PCA and Tallulah Academy will play again Tuesday at 6 p.m 6-9 batters in Warren Central’s lineup — Caruthers Cole and Ryan Steed — were a combined 6-for-11 with two RBIs Cole and Steed each had an RBI single in the fourth inning to put them ahead 3-2 and then both scored along with Caruthers’ on Loper’s game-breaking double in the sixth Maddox Lynch pitched a seven-inning complete game for Warren Central Warren Central will finish its regular-season schedule this week with a home-and-home series with crosstown rival Vicksburg The Vikings and Gators will play at VHS’ Showers Field Tuesday The junior varsity games will begin at 5 p.m Warren Central continued its preparations for the MHSAA Class 6A baseball playoffs by also continuing its dominance in the rivalry series with Vicksburg High Tristan Jamison was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs and Warren Central beat Vicksburg 12-2 on Tuesday in the first half of a home-and-home series to close the regular season 7-0 MHSAA Region 2-6A) has already clinched the region championship and a No Tuesday’s victory was its 13th in the last 14 games It was also its 16th in a row against Vicksburg (6-19 Warren Central scored six runs in the top of the second and two more in the third to take control Lester Martin and Jamison both hit RBI doubles during the burst Steed belted his home run in the fifth inning and also hit a sacrifice fly in the second Caden Cole also had a productive night at the plate by going 2-for-3 with one RBI and two runs scored Nathaniel Moore pitched a five-inning complete game and finished with six strikeouts Allan Allen had a hit for Vicksburg and drove in a run with a groundout The Gators got both of their runs in the fifth inning Luke Moberley also scored three runs for Tallulah and Charlie Vining had a good day at the plate and on the mound Vining was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run scored Evan Gordon and Hunter Simms had two hits apiece and Chad Fuson hit a double Tullos hit a two-run homer as part of an eight-run rally in the first inning and the Spartans scored five more in the second to take a 13-3 lead Robert Lee was 2-for-2 and scored two runs for St Carson Smith doubled and drove in two runs Are you concerned about the Mississippi River exceeding flood stage View Results Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTALLULAH, La. (KNOE) - The City of Tallulah Water System is now under management of the state following low-grade water and frequent outages. City of Tallulah Spokesperson Yvonne Lewis says they knew the matter was urgent for the safety of residents, so they decided on a plan to rehabilitate the current water system with funding from the state. However, Lewis says after bidding rates came back too costly the state suggested they take over management of the city’s water system. Lewis says so far the state has assigned Bonton Associates to complete a 90-day evaluation of the City of Tallulah’s Water System to present to the Louisiana Department of Health. She says so far their options are to rehabilitate the current water plant, build a new water plant or partner with a neighboring water system. “Governor Landry invited us to his office back in April of this year and he laid out what was called a joint receivership. And what that would mean is LDH, the Louisiana Department of Health would have an entity or company appointed by the sixth judicial district court here in Madison Parish”, says Lewis. Bonton Associates and the Louisiana Department of Health will conclude an affirmative action plan on Jan. 16. Lewis says that while they would like to keep their current water system, the city is following the state’s lead. The “ancient”-inspired piece features an antique diamond in a "rare honey champagne color," per Tallulah and her jewelry designer, Karina Noel Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Tallulah Willis/Instagram Mr. Phillip Lamar Clack passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home in Tallulah, Louisiana, at the age of 60. He was born April 2, 1964, in Delhi, Louisiana, to Edwin Lamar and Hilda Collier Clack. Mr. Clack enjoyed his job as plant manager at Railcarco. He loved being outside, playing golf, spending time in his “man cave” shed, playing 31 card game, ‘70’s music, playing drums, and his LSU Tigers! Mr. Clack loved people and never met a stranger, but his greatest earthly love was his family. He was a great son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and he loved his dogs. Mr. Clack was a member of First Baptist Church in Tallulah. Mr. Clack is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, O.T. and Ruby Clack; maternal grandparents, J.C. and Eula Collier; father, Edwin Lamar Clack, brother, Donald Lynn Clack, and special friends, Charlie Issac, Bill Hicks, and Glenn Watson. Mr. Clack is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kathy Smith Clack, son, Jeramie Clack (Marisela), daughters, Ashley Cheek (Tyler) and Nikki Swartz (Jared), mother, Hilda Collier Clack, brother, Bruce Edwin Clack (Diane), sister, Vicki Collins (Danny); grandchildren, Nehemiah “Chivis” Clack, Miranda Luna, Layla Luna, Carter Cheek, Aiden Cheek, Leah Martien, Tyler Thomas, and Kennedy Martien; great grandchildren, Everleigh Thomas and Cooper Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Clack will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 21, 2025, at Crothers Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah with Rev. Bubba Ezell officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah. Pallbearers will be Jeff Parker, Richard Kinard, Chip Walker, Jimmy Johnson, Tyler Cheek, and Billy Goings. Honorary pallbearers will be Jody Stout, James Erwin, Robbie Watkins, Mike Hicks, Hardy Smith, Cal Trichell, Mike Foster, and Jerry Issac. Several Tallulah Falls students won awards at TomeCon 2025 on March 18. This event is put on by the Tome society, which is a nonprofit Literacy organization located in Georgia. The day of TomeCon includes reading, writing, technology, engineering, art and music.  Students had the option to attend seminars of their choice of authors, could create bookmarks and book art, purchase books and attend the authors book signings. Gary Schmidt, Kevin Sands and Margaret Peterson Haddix were authors that attended the event. The following students won awards:   Caroline Smith, senior from Mount Airy - placed first in Book Talk and also received a five hundred Dale Pratt memorial scholarship.  Raegan Duncan, senior from Martin- received a five hundred dollar Dale Pratt memorial scholarship.  Gracie Gunter, a freshman from Cornelia- placed first in the book review video Megan Prince, a sophomore from Rabun Gap- placed second in Book Review Blog and third in Book Connections Video.  Emily Cai, junior from Cleveland- placed third in Research Infographic   Lily Gaglio, junior from Lakemont-placed third in Research Infographic.  Joliet Okoronkwo, senior from Euless, Texas- placed third in fan art.  Maeve Hatcher, eighth grader from Sautee- placed first in Theme Essay.  Quinlan Flanders, eighth grader of Sautee- placed first in Fan Art.   Isaac Helgeland, seventh grader from Toccoa- placed second in Book Print Video.  This year's event theme was “Dive in”. According to their website “TomeCon is an exciting day of concurrent sessions based on all facets of literacy for students in grades 2-12.”  Offered at the event the students had the opportunity to participate in a raffle for a gift basket and to share their love of reading and writing with their fellow students, teachers, and the authors.  Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret Down“This Maybe Should Have Been A Private Message”: Here’s What Demi Moore’s Daughters Had To Say About Their Ex-Stepdad Ashton KutcherAshton has talked about making a “conscious effort to stay in touch” with Demi’s three daughters who he helped raise “through their adolescence.” In 2019, Rumer and Tallulah admitted they felt “forgotten” during that time, which Rumer said caused her to feel “angry.” More recently, in 2023, Tallulah said she found that time “really hard” and is “still unpacking” the experience Of the three sisters, Tallulah, who’s now 31, probably spent the most time with Ashton. She was around 9 when he started dating Demi and was the last of the kids to move out of the family home Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTALLULAH the City of Tallulah announced that the 11 p.m emergencies or other essential movement is appropriate Individuals should strive to be on their own property or if visiting friends or family please be inside of their homes or on their property Loitering in public areas or parking areas at apartment or housing complexes is prohibited Law Enforcement will enforce curfew hours and asks that the public adhere to curfew times.” Below is an earlier version of the article (KNOE) - City of Tallulah Spokesperson Yvonne Lewis says Chief of Police Buster McCoy is going to implement a curfew starting either today Lewis says there have been “issues” within the community for several weeks and the curfew is “out of an abundance of caution” to curtail those issues the curfew is approved by Mayor Finlayson and the Tallulah City Council The curfew does not apply to those who are traveling for work or other reasons deemed necessary I am sending this in hopes that it might save some of my neighbors in Franklin and other WNC communities some aggravation and some money.  My wife and I travel south on U.S 23/441 through Clayton and then Tallulah Falls on our way to the Atlanta airport fairly often.  Recently we received a speeding citation issued by the Tallulah Falls police on behalf of Tallulah Falls School just south of the gorge.   The ticket (fine of $100) said we had been driving 57 mph in a 45 mph school zone at 10:57 a.m and it was sent from a processing center in Chattanooga Tennessee. It included a photo of the back of our car and of our license plate.  It did not indicate anything about a radar reading just the camera photos. We were informed that we could file for an administrative hearing and as informed by the internet website of the processing center if we did not pay or respond to the citation within the stated time limit we could be prevented from renewing our vehicle registration and eventually might have our driver’s license revoked.   Further online research revealed that the community of Tallulah Falls (population around 200 residents) had collected in excess of $3 million in the two or three years since the cameras had been installed (13th highest in the 54 municipalities listed) Those 54 municipalities with school zone cameras generated $112 million since the law enabling municipalities to install and process these types of “violations” was passed by the Georgia legislature in 2019. Neither my wife nor I saw any flashing school zone lights and we did not believe that we were in fact speeding. Again there was no statement of radar enforcement or police observation of the supposed violation on the ticket we received Since we did not believe we were guilty of any violation (certainly not at the stated speed) we spent further time on Google searching for information In doing that we came across a most interesting and well researched recent news piece in a publication called Atlanta News First authored by a reporter named Andy Pierrotti. His article reported that one victim of the Tallulah Falls speed cameras had appealed all the way through the U.S 9th District of Georgia to no avail. His appeal was based primarily on having understood from the Tallulah Falls signage that the warning lights and enforcement were not in effect except during the 8 a.m busy student traffic periods. The ticket in his case was issued more than an hour and a half after the warning lights were turned off.  and we assume he had to pay up. At one point in Mr Clay Pirkle (R-Ashburn) filed a bill in a legislative session to ban the cameras His bill did not pass but may be refiled. He reportedly said that these machines are “not really about safety but about money,” and that their operation is “like having your own ATM.” My wife and I had hoped that the Georgia camera operations could not enforce the penalty of blocking your vehicle registration or going after your driver’s license in North Carolina but sadly learned that we were wrong. Legislation on the books in North Carolina and we assume in other nearby states is titled the “Non Resident Violators Compact,” or NVC and would indeed allow Tallulah Falls or their representative at the Chattanooga processing center to cause you considerable difficulty. It appears we have no realistic choice and so we sent in our check yesterday a warning to drivers passing through Tallulah Falls — proceed with caution Do you have celiac disease or do you follow a gluten-free diet for another health condition Did you know there is a Facebook group for that I set up this group over 10 years ago and it now has over 1000 members Look for “Gluten-Free Asheville and WNC” on Facebook.  Question: My father-in-law is now living with us Should I be buying sugar-free candy and cookies for him or is there a better 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If you have a question about contributing to SMN, please contact us The 31-year-old daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis got engaged to Justin Acee on Dec Tallulah Water Service officials announced this week that repairs scheduled for Wednesday are not expected to affect customers’ service but said the possibility of an outage still exists Tallulah Water Service was recently appointed a new operator in Magnolia Water Operating Co which has contracted with Patterson Professional Services to conduct repair work at the Tallulah Water Plant City officials said the first of the repairs are scheduled to take place Wednesday from 1 until 4 a.m “The contractor will be replacing key valves at the water plant,” officials said “While the contractor does not anticipate any loss of water we want to ensure customers are aware of the potential Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories The actress announced her future plans with her partner Amanda Edwards / Contributor / Getty Images Sign up now for NowHab's weekday newsletter Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tallulah Willis Imbues Antique Engagement Ring With Magic old mine brilliant-cut diamond engagement ring was co-designed by Willis and New York City-based brand Karina Noel A post shared by K A R I N A N O E L (@karinanoel) A post shared by tallulah willis (@buuski) AuctionsMay 05, 2025Nancy Astor’s Cartier Tiara Heads to AuctionThe turquoise and diamond tiara hasn’t been on the market since it was purchased by Lord Astor in 1930. 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SourcingApr 30, 2025GemGuide Has a New Pricing Chart for Colombian EmeraldsIt includes pricing for unenhanced Colombian emeralds in the fine to extra fine range. CollectionsApr 30, 2025Tiffany & Co. Goes Deep-Sea Diving in New Blue BookThe “Sea of Wonder” collection features pieces inspired by the ocean, from its waves to flora and creatures like urchins and sea turtles. AuctionsApr 29, 2025‘Golconda Blue’ Diamond Pulled From AuctionThe 23-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, set to headline Christie’s May jewelry auction, was expected to sell for as much as $50 million. IndependentsApr 29, 2025Maryland Jeweler to Close After 36 YearsG.B. Heron Jewelers in Salisbury, Maryland, is set to close as its owner, Jeff Cassels, retires. ColumnistsApr 29, 2025Google Ads vs. Social Media Ads: Which Are More Effective?Emmanuel Raheb outlines the differences between the two platforms and posits that the most successful jewelers use both. SourcingApr 29, 2025Gemfields Mini Ruby Auction Achieves $7MThe miner said its April sale featured a mix of commercial-quality primary rubies and secondary rubies of varying quality. CrimeApr 28, 2025Customs Seizes Nearly 2,000 Pieces of Counterfeit Van Cleef & Arpels JewelryU.S. customs agents in El Paso, Texas, intercepted the package, which would have been worth $9 million if the jewelry was genuine. TrendsApr 28, 2025Suzanne Kalan Launches Tech Ring Jacket CollectionHealth monitors become statement pieces when paired with the brand’s new collection of stackable diamond-studded bands. Events & AwardsApr 28, 2025JCK Industry Fund Announces 2025 Grant RecipientsTen organizations were selected this year. IndependentsApr 28, 2025John Atencio Appoints 2 to Wholesale TeamKim Carpenter and Sam Gevisenheit have joined the brand. CollectionsApr 25, 2025Sylvie Looks to Water in New Sculptural Bridal Collection“Shell Auranova” is the next generation of the brand’s bridal line, featuring half-bezel engagement rings with bold and fluid designs. FinancialsApr 25, 2025Kering’s Jewelry Brands Persevere as Q1 Sales Sink 14%Boucheron and Pomellato performed well in an otherwise bleak quarter for Kering amid struggles at Gucci. EditorsApr 25, 2025Piece of the Week: Deborah Meyers Experience’s ‘The Birds’ EarringsDesigner Deborah Meyers created her birds from oxidized sterling silver, rose-cut diamond eyes, and Akoya Keshi pearl feathers. SourcingApr 25, 2025De Beers Sales, Production Fall in Q1 Amid UncertaintyThe company said it expects sightholders to remain “cautious” with their purchasing due to all the unknowns around the U.S. tariffs. Supplier BulletinApr 24, 2025Protect Your Customers and Your BusinessSponsored by the Gemological Institute of America This site uses cookies to give you the best online experience. 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