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Toye Taylor, first Washington Parish President, dies at age 71

Toye Taylor, who served as Washington Parish’s first parish president, died on the 4th of July at age 71. 1n . . .

1990 Franklinton High grad's name is included on tribute wall at new Obama Presidential Center

During the recent Grand Opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Franklinton High School was represented. Dr. Adren . . .

How will our area high school coaches spend the 4th of July?

We asked local and area high school coaches how they plan to spend the Independence holiday this season with regards . . .

Biblical distinctions about Jesus Christ

Luke 9:18-20 "And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked . . .

WST window decorated for the 4th of July

Many businesses, residences, govenmental buildings and other places in the Franklinton area are specially decorated to commend the 4th of . . .

Dr. Adren Wilson, a1990 graduate of FHS, is pictured at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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Signs of the 4th!
Thu,07/02/26-3:52PM , 137 Reads
4th of July/250th anniversary decorations are all over Washington Parish as more and more busineses, offices, and residents get into a celebration mode.
Shown above is the decorated welcome to Franklinton sign seen alongside Washington Street just east of the Bogue Chitto River bridge.

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Dr. Adren Wilson, a1990 graduate of FHS, is pictured at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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1990 Franklinton High grad's name is included on tribute wall at new Obama Presidential Center
Tue,07/07/26-10:09AM , 20 Reads
During the recent Grand Opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Franklinton High School was represented.
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Toye Taylor

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Toye Taylor, first Washington Parish President, dies at age 71
Mon,07/06/26-4:15PM , 286 Reads
Toye Taylor, who served as Washington Parish’s first parish president, died on the 4th of July at age 71.
1n 1997 Washington Parish voters approved a change in government from the Police Jury to a Parish Council and Parish President.
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Franklinton Council had a very brief agenda at its recent meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,07/02/26-5:49PM , 223 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on Monday, June 23. The minutes from the June 9 meeting were approved and the Board addressed a very brief agenda.
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