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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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Signs of the 4th!
Thu,07/02/26-3:52PM , 171 Reads
4th of July/250th anniversary decorations are all over Washington Parish as more and more busineses, offices, and residents get into a celebration mode.
Shown above is the decorated welcome to Franklinton sign seen alongside Washington Street just east of the Bogue Chitto River bridge.

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The 250th anniversary of America
By CECILY BATEMAN
Thu,07/02/26-3:50PM , 181 Reads
"Give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry, 1775

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All are invited to American Legion parade and fireworks show
Thu,07/02/26-2:39PM , 237 Reads
Although they are being held in Bogalusa, American Legion Post 24 wants to make it clear that everyone in Washington Parish is welcome to attend its July 4th parade and view its fireworks show.
The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday the 4th. The line up starts at 9 a.m.
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WST window decorated for the 4th of July
Thu,07/02/26-2:36PM , 182 Reads
Many businesses, residences, govenmental buildings and other places in the Franklinton area are specially decorated to commend the 4th of July and the 250th anniversary of the United States. Shown above is the front of the Washington-St. Tammany Electric Membership Co-op office on Pearl Street in Franklinton.
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