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Johnny D. Crain Sr., longtime clerk of court, passes away at 82

Former Washington Parish Clerk of Court Johnny D. Crain Sr. passed away early Sunday morning after an illness. He was . . .

Washington Parish is now included in Habitat For Humanity's service area

Today, Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West commemorated its 45th anniversary by announcing a new chapter in its journey. The . . .

September 10 community meeting will address proposed changes at Mount Hermon School

A proposal to remove grades 7 through 12 from Mount Hermon School will be the subject of a community meeting . . .

College sports might be beyond repair

The legal fights on how long athletes should be eligible to play in college get more and more bizarre. First . . .

Coaches comment on wins and losses

Game of the Week - Bogalusa (0-0) at Independence (0-0) The Lumberjacks are in year one under their new coach . . .

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Graduating seniors at Mount Hermon School celebrate after their ceremony this past May. PHOTO BY GRACE MAGEE

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Fentanyl dealer gets life in prison
Fri,09/04/26-4:39PM , 121 Reads
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Ten child predators arrested in "operation bottom feeder"
Thu,09/03/26-7:33PM , 51 Reads

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Large crowd attends parish Council meeting due to solar moratorium
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,09/03/26-7:27PM , 147 Reads
It was standing room only as the Washington Parish Council met on Monday, August 24. Prior to the regular meeting, a Public Hearing was held on an ordinance to amend the 2026 Annual Operating Budget for the Washington Parish Government. Director of Finance Lacy Burris explained that it is necessary to amend the budget as things change.
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Water rate discussion continues at Franklinton Council meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,09/03/26-7:24PM , 96 Reads
The Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Franklinton met on Tuesday, August 25. The minutes for the August 11 Regular Meeting were approved and the Board preceded with only four items of new business on the agenda.
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