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Flags at half staff Thursday for John Gallaspy

Washington Parish President Ryan Seal has issued an Executive Order directing that all flags in the parish be flown at . . .

Sheriff and police chief comment on tornado emergency response

Washington Parish and Franklinton first responders received plenty of praise for their efforts following last week’s tornado emergency. The Era-Leader . . .

Opening day for Franklinton Youth Baseball

Saturday was opening day for the Franklinton Youth Baseball organization, and local leaders were at the baseball fields to cheer . . .

Pine Highway accident claims 20-year-old victim

A tragic accident on the Pine Highway Sunday morning claimed the life of a young Franklinton man. Louisiana State Troopers . . .

Clarence Alton Russell, 73

Clarence Alton Russell, 73, a resident of the Springhill Community passed away Wednesday morning March 18, 2026 at his home . . .

Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

This metal outbuilding was flipped over and moved by the Franklinton tornado. It is located at a residence on Clarain Drive on the south side of Franklinton.

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Both Washington Parish tornadoes were rated as EF-1
Thu,03/19/26-6:18PM , 403 Reads
Although the two tornadoes that touched down in Washington Parish last Wednesday night created plenty of damage, local residents can be thankful that there were no serious injuries or deaths.
Damage was reported in the Franklinton and in the areas to the south of Mount Hermon, as well as elsewhere in the parish.
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Sheriff and police chief comment on tornado emergency response
Thu,03/19/26-6:11PM , 354 Reads
Washington Parish and Franklinton first responders received plenty of praise for their efforts following last week’s tornado emergency. The Era-Leader asked Sheriff Jason Smith and Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown to comment:
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Franklinton Council considers distance between churches and alcohol sales
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/19/26-6:07PM , 386 Reads
The Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen met most recently on March 10. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes of the February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting were approved.
The Board then addressed new business.
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Parish Council votes to name bridge for Hayward Partman Sr.
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Thu,03/19/26-6:04PM , 535 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, March 9.
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Pine Highway accident claims 20-year-old victim

Thu,03/26/26-6:13PM, 814 Reads

A tragic accident on the Pine Highway Sunday morning claimed the life of a young Franklinton man.

Louisiana State Troopers reported that Hayden S. Davis, age 20, was killed in the crash, which occurred at about 10 a.m.

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