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Public Notices for hearings weren't updated -- Here are the corrected Notices

4 Notices of Public Hearings that were published in the February 25 printed edition of The Era-Leader were not updated . . .

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Public Notices for hearings weren't updated -- Here are the corrected Notices
Wed,02/25/26-5:20PM , 136 Reads
4 Notices of Public Hearings that were published in the February 25 printed edition of The Era-Leader were not updated before they were published. The Public Hearings will be held on March 17, not March 2.
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Defendants found guilty in 22nd Judicial District trials
Thu,02/26/26-12:21PM , 31 Reads
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Auditor tells Franklinton Council that previous problems have been addressed
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,02/19/26-6:09PM , 219 Reads
The Regular Meeting of the Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen was held on Tuesday, February 10 Following the approval of minutes of the January 13 Regular Meeting, the Board addressed nine items of new business.
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Parish Council had a long and varied agenda at recent meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,02/19/26-6:05PM , 231 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, February 9. The meeting began late after a Personnel Committee meeting ran forty minutes late attempting to navigate ongoing issues with Fire District #7. Council President Reginald McMasters stepped in at 6:10 pm to end the Personnel meeting and begin the Regular Meeting.
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