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Liberty Tree dedicated at Our veterans memorial park

The Washington Parish Liberty Tree dedication was held last Wednesday at Our Veterans Memorial Park off of Highway 10 at . . .

Revival set at Lear's Hill Church of God In Christ

The annual revival at Lear's Hill Church of God in Christ will be held Wednesday thru Friday, July 15-16-17 at . . .

Obituaries

George Earl Bullock, 76

George Earl Bullock, 76, a resident of the Stoney Point Community passed away Thursday evening July 2, 2026 at his . . .

Winbury Club meets; new officers are named

The Winbury Club’s recent meeting was held at the home of Linda Crain. In the photo above are the new . . .

Doesn't anyone take time to vote?

Remember the 1970 song by Chicago: “Does anybody really know what time it is, does anybody really care?” Louisiana held . . .

A small but enthusiastic crowd braved the heat to attend the dedication and admire the Liberty Tree last Wednesday morning at Our Veterans Memorial Park. (Additional photos are in the July 8 printed edition of The Era-Leader.)

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Freedoms on the 4th of July
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Benson Silas Brady, 13
Thu,07/02/26-1:25PM , 241 Reads
Benson Silas Brady, 13, a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana went to his Heavenly home on Saturday June 20, 2026 following an automobile accident. He, his family and friends were all returning home from a youth camp in Arkansas.
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Katie Lee Barber Brady, 22
Thu,07/02/26-1:24PM , 488 Reads
Katie Lee Barber Brady, 22, a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana went to her Heavenly home on Saturday June 20, 2026 following an automobile accident. She was the youth leader at Lifeway Apostolic Church in Kentwood. She was returning home from serving the Lord, and her beloved children, at a camp in Arkansas.
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Linda Gayle Chavers
Thu,07/02/26-1:23PM , 197 Reads
Heaven gained an angel on June 25, 2026, when Linda Gayle Chavers passed away after a courageous battle with COPD, emphysema, and cancer.
Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, Prentiss Hughes and Mary Frances Hughes, and by her beloved husband, J.W. Chavers. She is survived by her son, Corey
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