Tallulah is a small town in Northeastern Louisiana, one of the poorest regions in the US.   It is about 90 miles from the now-legendary town of Jena, and like Jena it is a town with a large youth prison that was closed after allegations of abuse and brutality.  Also like Jena, residents of Tallulah are … Continue reading Education versus Incarceration:
A Small Louisiana Town Struggles to Shut Down a Prison and Build a School