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Former FHS Demon Brian Dykes throws out first pitch in Sumner game

Former Demon #3 Brian "BJ" Dykes threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the FHS vs Sumner game on . . .

Pine had a huge 8-1 baseball win over 5A Slidell

The Pine Raiders baseball team defeated the 5A Slidell Tigers last Friday 8-1 in a non-district game. The Raiders went . . .

Basketball All-District selections and football coaching changes

The basketball coaches of district 7-4A have released the All District basketball team for the 2025-26 season. Franklinton's Demarcus Magee . . .

Franklinton council ok's donations for youth sports

The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 24. Mayor Sharp began . . .

Brian “BJ” Dykes, center, with Coach Clay Tageant and the FHS Baseball Team. Standing next to Brian are his sons, Brian Jr. and Jersey.

The proverb about red skies in the evening predicting favorable weather may not always be correct, but recent red skies on the western horizon have provided pleasant evening viewing for Washington Parish residents. The photo above was taken Wednesday evening in the Enon area, looking westward.

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Franklinton council ok's donations for youth sports
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/05/26-1:12PM , 237 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 24. Mayor Sharp began by acknowledging members of the press who were present from Mt. Hermon Web TV and The Era-Leader newspaper. The Board then approved the minutes of the February 10 Regular Meeting.
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Citizens offer suggestions for fire district and solar farm foliage
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/05/26-1:07PM , 193 Reads
The Washington Parish Council's most recent meeting was held on Monday, February 23. Following the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes of February 9 were approved.
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From left to right with the Quilt Square are Councilmen Reginald McMasters, Steven Branch, Clark Harry (partially hidden), Joe Culpepper, Parish President Ryan Seal, and Councilmen Carley King and Kim Wagner.

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Parish joins cooperative of "Washingtons" to honor America's 250th birthday
Thu,03/05/26-1:05PM , 141 Reads
As America prepares to celebrate the Semiquincentennial --- our nation's 250th birthday --- Washington Parish is honored to be part of a special national project led by Washingtons Unite, an initiative bringing together the communities named for our first President, George Washington.
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At the groundbreaking ceremony last Friday for the expansion to the Varnado Store Museum’s annex were, from left to right: Museum board member Wayne McElveen; Museum board president Beverly Taylor; Museum board member Jackie Smith; Stephanie Magee of the Parish Permit Office; Penny Jones, representing Sen. Beth Mizell; Museum board member and treasurer Charlene Guidry; Museum director Terry Seal; Parish President Ryan Seal; Kyle Varnado, representing the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office; and Kevin Steele, with the contracting firm that is constructing the expansion.

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Groundbreaking held for expansion of museum's annex
By TERRY SEAL - Varnado Store Museum Director
Thu,03/05/26-1:01PM , 165 Reads
The Washington Area Museum Foundation formed in 1996 and began soliciting donation and pledges to purchase the deserted D. A. Varnado and Sons building with the goal of making it into a museum. That goal was accomplished through the work of many citizens who were interested in preserving the history of our area.
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