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Crain charged with multiple offenses in parish crime spree

Brent Jonathon Crain, 36, a probationer who was recently released from prison, was booked into the Washington Parish Jail Monday of this week after a crime spree that crossed state lines.

Record early voting in Washington Parish

With interest in the November 3 election at sky-high levels, there is record breaking early voting underway in Washington Parish.

FHS Homecoming Queen Selected

Franklinton High School named its 2020 Homecoming Queen last Friday night at Demon Stadium. The new queen is Holly Guthrie. She is escorted by her father, Russell Guthrie.

Pine Homecoming Queen and Court

Zunae Smith is the new Pine High Homecoming Queen. She is shown above with the 2021 homecoming court:

Film to be shot at Mile Branch and extras are needed

A feature film entitled "The Wilderness Road" will be filmed at Mile Branch Settlement in October late this month.

Did you lose a cow?
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On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 02:23 PM
Someone in Washington Parish is missing a cow.

A wandering cow turned up on property located near RJ Riley Road and Peterson Road in the Mount Hermon area.

If that's your cow, or if you know whose cow it is, call Carol at 985-705-8899.
11 year old girl dies in wreck; mother is charged
By Trooper Jeremy Price, READ MORE > 21,956 Reads
On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 02:04 PM
On Sunday, September 13, 2020, just before 6:00 pm, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a serious injury crash on LA 21 south of LA 3124 in Washington Parish. One of the passengers in the vehicle, 11-year-old Jahni Green of Bogalusa, was ejected during the crash and transported to a local hospital.
We won't always be lucky, but we can always be prepared
By Steve Kuperstock - Editor, READ MORE > 36,337 Reads
On Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:06 AM
Wednesday and Thursday of last week were dreary, with some rain and some wind.
By Friday the sun was shining and everything was good around here.
But just over 200 miles away from Franklinton, it was a different story. There was devastation and flooding in Gulf Shores, Pensacola, and the surrounding areas.
Franklinton Council hears more about water issues
By JOHNNIE DANIEL, READ MORE > 20,152 Reads
On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 03:35 PM
The Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen held their regular scheduled meeting last Tuesday at Franklinton Town Hall.
Bad neighbors: Pair accused of stealing from nearby house
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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 03:18 PM
On Wednesday, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy James Gregorio responded to a report of theft from a residence on Highway 436. The homeowner was in the process of moving out and when she returned to obtain more property, she noticed the house had been broken into and several items were missing.
WST sends 2nd group of linemen to SW Louisiana
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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 05:36 PM
A second group of Washington-St. Tammany linemen has gone to SW Louisiana helping with the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura. This group replaced an earlier group of linemen from WST, and groups from WST will continue to rotate.
Heavy rainfall for washington parish from storm
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On Sat, 09/12/2020 - 05:09 PM
UPDATED SUNDAY SEPT 13 AT 4:12 pm

Parish officials are keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Sally, which has the potential to impact Washington Parish on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On 9-11, we remember
By David Bernhardt, READ MORE > 17,032 Reads
On Fri, 09/11/2020 - 10:44 AM
(David Bernhardt is Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior)
Letter to the editor: civil discussion among citizens is necessary
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On Thu, 09/10/2020 - 08:14 PM
Editor, The Era-Leader:

I agree with your recent column that the civil discussion of opinions has become more of a “warfare” type of activity.

Civil discussion among citizens is a necessary part of our Constitutional Republic.
High school football season is finally approved!
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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 05:06 PM
After several months of delays, a new high school football season has finally been approved.