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New Fair Queen reigns, teen queen is also selected

Presly Phillips was named queen of the Washington Parish Fair Wednesday night during the annual pageant on the Main Stage . . .

It's almost time for the November 3 election

You may vote from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Anyone in line at 8 . . .

Washington Parish's airborne art show

There have been many brilliant and beautiful recent sunrises and sunsets viewed by Washington Parish residents. This sunset photo was . . .

Impact just as epic second time around in Maine

Have you ever experienced a trip or a vacation that was beyond your wild expectations, in a good way? Were . . .

Franklinton High School's 2026 Homecoming Court

Franklinton High School will present its 2026 Homecoming Court at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30 at Demon Stadium, and . . .

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It's almost time for the November 3 election
Thu,10/22/26-6:15PM , 116 Reads
You may vote from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be able to vote. All voters should bring a photo ID.
Voting locations are listed on page A8 of this week's (Oct. 21) printed edition of The Era-Leader.
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Franklinton High School's 2026 Homecoming Court
Thu,10/22/26-5:55PM , 292 Reads
Franklinton High School will present its 2026 Homecoming Court at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30 at Demon Stadium, and a senior maid will be crowned as FHS Homecoming Queen.
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Franklinton Council votes to amend town's 2025-2026 budget
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,10/22/26-5:52PM , 121 Reads
Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp and the Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, October 13.
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Parish Council meets, amends solar ordinance
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,10/22/26-5:49PM , 145 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, October 12. The meeting began with a public hearing on an ordinance authorizing the Parish President to accept an acquisition of property located at 25234 Louisiana Highway 436 in Angie and to execute a conservation servitude with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

57°F

Clear

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 52°F
Feels Like: 50°F
Dew Point: 48°F
Humidity: 41%
Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM

Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Direction:
Wind Gust: 6 mph
Sky Cover: 2%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 48°F
Moon Rise: 4:44 PM
Moon Set: 4:27 AM

Clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. Northeast wind around 0 mph.

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