The City of Tallulah, in Madison Parish, will be imposing a curfew later this week. Starting November 1st, no one will be allowed on the streets between midnight and five a-m. City spokeswoman Yvonne Lewis says the police chief is taking the action with the blessing of the mayor and city council.
“We’ve had some issues in our community. We’re not unlike any other community. And so, our police chief has decided to be very proactive and try and curtail movement during those times,” Lewis said.
Lewis did not elaborate on what those issues are. Of course, if you have a reason to be out during those times, such as going to work or returning home from work, that’s okay. Lewis says they’re not looking to charge anyone with a crime for simply being out past curfew.
“If you have a reason that you’re out and the police stop you, you just explain your reason. And if there is no reason, then the police will probably ask you to go on home and get to where you’re going,” Lewis said.
Lewis says the curfew will be in place indefinitely.
“There is no end date on it. Once the police chief feels a little bit more comfortable with everything that’s going on, then I’m sure we will lift it,” Lewis said.
Days before the curfew was announced, the principal of Madison High School ordered students to leave backpacks at home this week. Lewis said this is so that any issues that are persisting in the city do not spill over into the school community.
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