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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 . . .

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 . . .

Franklinton Council had a very brief agenda at its recent meeting

The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on Monday, June 23. The minutes from the June 9 . . .

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

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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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Toye Taylor, first Washington Parish President, dies at age 71
Mon,07/06/26-4:15PM , 374 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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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 , 922 Reads
During the recent Grand Opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Franklinton High School was represented.
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Franklinton Council had a very brief agenda at its recent meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,07/02/26-5:49PM , 317 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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Pictured Left to Right: Jimmy Seibert, CEO, Tammy Magruder, Board Chairman, Sheryl Brown, Business Office Director, Carol LeBlanc, Accounting Director, Amber Compagno, Accounting Tech, & Patty Mizell, CFO. Not pictured is Andrew Adams, IT Director.

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RMC receives highest possible opinion in its recent audit
Thu,07/02/26-5:47PM , 1,433 Reads
Riverside Medical Center recently announced that they have successfully completed their annual 2025 external financial audit with a clean opinion.
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