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Tornadoes and high winds caused damage in parish, Pine High struck by lightning

UPDATED ARTICLE Washington Parish officials are evaluating damage that occurred in the parish last night (Wednesday night) as a result . . .

Scott Jordan seeks change of venue in his trial for murder of Donna Arceneaux

The man charged with the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux wants his trial moved away from Franklinton. Scott Jordan was . . .

Reduced, morphed, flood control plan moves a bit closer

Keith Turner, an attorney with Jackson law firm Watkins & Eager gave the Rotary Club of North Jackson an update . . .

Rep. John Wyble appointed to House Ways and Means Committee

State Representative John Wyble of Franklinton has been appointed to serve on the Louisiana House Committee on Ways and Means . . .

Easter is coming

There’s still a ways to go before Easter, which falls on April 5 this year, But it’s never too early . . .

Storm damage at the home of Robert and Beverly Jones near the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 1072 in Franklinton. (See additional photo by clicking arrow.)

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Scott Jordan seeks change of venue in his trial for murder of Donna Arceneaux
Wed,03/11/26-12:53PM , 2,842 Reads
The man charged with the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux wants his trial moved away from Franklinton.
Scott Jordan was charged in December 2025 with the murder. His trial was initially set to start on April 6 in the Washington Parish Courthouse.
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Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Storm damage at the home of Robert and Beverly Jones near the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 1072 in Franklinton. (See additional photo by clicking arrow.)

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Tornadoes and high winds caused damage in parish, Pine High struck by lightning
Thu,03/12/26-12:02PM , 349 Reads
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Washington Parish officials are evaluating damage that occurred in the parish last night (Wednesday night) as a result of multiple apparent tornadoes that touched down.
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State Rep. John Wyble

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Rep. John Wyble appointed to House Ways and Means Committee
Tue,03/10/26-3:16PM , 303 Reads
State Representative John Wyble of Franklinton has been appointed to serve on the Louisiana House Committee on Ways and Means, the state's chief tax-writing committee and one of the most influential panels in the Louisiana Legislature. The appointment was made by Speaker Phillip DeVillier.
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Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Easter is coming
Tue,03/10/26-2:35PM , 191 Reads
There’s still a ways to go before Easter, which falls on April 5 this year, But it’s never too early to get into the Easter spirit.
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