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Defense, like prosecution, should be funded by state

When America’s Founding Fathers were debating the Constitution, they realized that it didn’t do enough to protect individual rights. Thus . . .

2 inmates are charged for Saturday's jail fire

Only slight damage was caused by a fire late Saturday night at the Washington Parish Jail. But the fire created . . .

Mount Hermon Community News

Brook’s General Store is celebrating 25 years of serving this wonderful community! As a way of showing appreciation to their . . .

Rita Von Pittman Mizell, 87

Rita Von Pittman Mizell, 87, a resident of Franklinton passed away Thursday evening July 9, 2026 at St. Tammany Parish . . .

Mount Pisgah News

Hello All! It's still summer time 'round here. My a/c went out, but thank the Lord it's been repaired. Lots . . .

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2 inmates are charged for Saturday's jail fire
Mon,07/20/26-6:40AM , 350 Reads
Only slight damage was caused by a fire late Saturday night at the Washington Parish Jail.
But the fire created heavy smoke in one of the jail’s cell blocks. All jail inmates were evacuated.
No injuries were reported due to the fire, which occurred shortly before 10 p.m.
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Driver charged with vehicular homicide in Tangipahoa Parish crash
Sun,07/19/26-12:23PM , 124 Reads
Friday, July 17 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near LA Highway 442 in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Randall P. Belaire of St. Martinville.
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Defense, like prosecution, should be funded by state
Wed,07/22/26-1:26PM , 23 Reads 0 Statewide
When America’s Founding Fathers were debating the Constitution, they realized that it didn’t do enough to protect individual rights.
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This sign posted along Hwy 16 was one of many similar signs indicating citizen opposition to new solar projects in Washington Parish.

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Parish Council approves moratorium on solar farms
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,07/16/26-5:38PM , 412 Reads
The Washington Parish Council held a special meeting last Thursday (July 9). The standing-room-only crowd was on hand to learn about action to be taken concerning two solar farms planned for Washington Parish.
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