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Drug dealers are charged with murder for overdoses, Sheriff states at press conference

Ten people were arrested and booked into the Washington Parish Jail Thursday morning (September 17) following warrants executed at multiple . . .

In remembrance of Will F. Cooper

"Mr. Cooper was a giant in Louisiana agriculture. His leadership and ag industry stewardship were second to none!" ----Dr. Paul . . .

Directions to the game

Game of the Week - Franklinton (1-1) at Pine (2-0) Since this series resumed in 2024 it has been absolutely . . .

School board will vote September 24 on Mount Hermon proposal

The Washington Parish School Board held its September Regular Meeting at Mt. Hermon School. The meeting location was set in . . .

Franklinton Junior High Homecoming Court

Shown above is the 2026 Franklinton Junior High Homecoming Court. 8th Grade Maids: Front Row (L to R) Lexi Applewhite . . .

Sheriff Jason Smith addresses the press Friday morning at the courthouse in Franklinton. At far left is District Attorney Collin Sims.

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Cleaning Main Street in hot, muggy weather
Fri,09/18/26-3:10PM , 119 Reads
In muggy 93 degree weather early Friday afternoon, Town of Franklinton workers were busy cleaning Main Street following a homecoming parade. Taxpayers sometimes forget everything that our public employees --- not just Town of Franklinton but also Washington Parish Government --- do for us.
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Sheriff Jason Smith addresses the press Friday morning at the courthouse in Franklinton. At far left is District Attorney Collin Sims.

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Drug dealers are charged with murder for overdoses, Sheriff states at press conference
Fri,09/18/26-2:24PM , 147 Reads
Ten people were arrested and booked into the Washington Parish Jail Thursday morning (September 17) following warrants executed at multiple locations in Bogalusa.
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The survey will help the library system make decisions about the Angie branch library.

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Library users should fill out Angie library survey
Thu,09/17/26-6:24PM , 98 Reads
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School board will vote September 24 on Mount Hermon proposal
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,09/17/26-6:08PM , 231 Reads
The Washington Parish School Board held its September Regular Meeting at Mt. Hermon School. The meeting location was set in January and it is a usual practice by the Board to conduct meetings at different schools during the year.
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