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Water rate discussion continues at Franklinton Council meeting

The Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Franklinton met on Tuesday, August 25. The minutes for the August 11 . . .

Large crowd attends parish Council meeting due to solar moratorium

It was standing room only as the Washington Parish Council met on Monday, August 24. Prior to the regular meeting . . .

Federal Court Rejects Constitutional Claims In Mississippi Water Case

A federal appeals court rejected constitutional claims brought by Jackson, Mississippi, residents who alleged city officials exposed them to lead . . .

"New" Demon Stadium marks 20 years of memorable football games for Franklinton Demons

The "new" Demon Stadium at Franklinton High School has now been in use for twenty seasons. Let’s look back and . . .

Annabella Ivy Seal and Zachary Robert Rayburn to wed on September 26

Washington Parish President Ryan and Mrs. Tonia Seal, and Mr. Randy Ponthieux and Mrs. Jeri Lynn Ponthieux announce the engagement . . .

The legendary 2009 “Snow Bowl” is considered to be the top football game played at the new Demon Stadium in its 20 years of existence. Franklinton roared past Salmen in the state semi-finals enroute to a trip to the Superdome that resulted in the 2009 FHS team becoming the state 4A runner-up. The following season the Demons won the 2010 state championship. The “Snow Bowl” photo shown above was taken for The Era-Leader by Donna Graham. It became an instant classic for FHS fans. PHOTO BY DONNA GRAHAM

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Federal Court Rejects Constitutional Claims In Mississippi Water Case
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS
Sun,09/06/26-1:50PM , 182 Reads 7,930 Statewide
A federal appeals court rejected constitutional claims brought by Jackson, Mississippi, residents who alleged city officials exposed them to lead in their drinking water and misled them about its safety.
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Washington Parish Football Scores for September 4
Sat,09/05/26-5:39PM , 334 Reads
Bowling Green 47 CHEF 14
Pine 30 Varnado 0
Amite 34 Franklinton 19
Independence 57 Bogalusa 6
Central Holmes 52 Ben's Ford 40

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Fentanyl dealer gets life in prison
Fri,09/04/26-4:39PM , 199 Reads
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Ten child predators arrested in "operation bottom feeder"
Thu,09/03/26-7:33PM , 80 Reads

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