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Horticulture field day set for June 18 at LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station

The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will hold its annual landscape horticulture field day June 18 — about one month . . .

Parish Council says "No" to controversial cell tower

The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, May 18. Following a public hearing on two proposed ordinances, the Council decided . . .

Memorial Day: In remembrance

This past Sunday, in advance of Memorial Day on Monday, local residents gathered at the Varnado Store Museum in downtown . . .

Washington Art Association officers are installed

The final meeting of the year for the Washington Art Association was held at Cafe Bouchee' with a brief business . . .

Red Diamond

This column has yet to feature lipstick, until today. In all candor, the thought never crossed my mind, that is . . .

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School Board meets, adopts millage rates for next year
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,05/28/26-12:47PM , 122 Reads
The Washington Parish School Board members gathered for the board’s May 14 meeting.
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Fitness owner speaks to Magnolia Belles
Thu,05/28/26-12:43PM , 312 Reads
The May meeting of the Magnolia Belles was held at the beautiful home of Melanie Sumrall. Hosting with Melanie were Karen Spears, and Joni Brindle. Guest speaker was Hutch Gonzales who recently became the new owner of B4 Fitness. He gave a very informative talk on the importance of fitness and what B4 Fitness has to offer our community.
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Washington Art Association officers are installed
Thu,05/28/26-12:41PM , 98 Reads
The final meeting of the year for the Washington Art Association was held at Cafe Bouchee' with a brief business meeting led by President Hilaria Broadwater. Following a delicious banquet, the offices of the Association were declared vacant and the installation ceremony was led by Terry Seal, Historian.
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Red Diamond
By CECILY BATEMAN
Thu,05/28/26-12:37PM , 87 Reads
This column has yet to feature lipstick, until today. In all candor, the thought never crossed my mind, that is until the Pierre de Mandeville Chapter NSDAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) Newsletter Volume 18 Issue 5 December 2025 appeared in my inbox, courtesy of my fellow DAR member Melissa Sprafka.
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Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 87°F
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Dew Point: 71°F
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