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Artimeze Letha Miley, 94
Wed,11/26/25-1:52PM , 218 Reads
Artimeze Letha Miley departed this life at age 94 years on November 19, 2025, less than a mile from where she was born on August 12, 1931.
Artimeze’s life journey took her along various roadways, life experiences, and both professional and personal relationships.
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The 8th grade students listen as they are told about the realities of prison life.

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Local students tour Rayburn Correctional Center, learn about prison life
Wed,11/26/25-1:47PM , 510 Reads
Last week, Sheriff Jason Smith along with, B.B. Rayburn Correctional Center’s Warden, Travis Day and District Attorney Collin Sims partnered to bring in 8th grade boys from across the parish to RCC.
The field trip was designed to show the boys the realities of prison life and what one bad decision can lead to.
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Tue,11/25/25-9:40AM , 341 Reads
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From Friday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 5, readers may call or stop by The Era-Leader office at 1137 Main Street in Franklinton for a subscription for 13 months for only $13.
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Sheriff's Deputies working with "Click It Or Ticket" campaign
Sat,11/22/25-4:41PM , 394 Reads
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office deputies will be partnering with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) from Sunday, November 23 through Saturday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving Week “Click It or Ticket Traffic Safety Campaign”.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

65°F

Areas Of Fog

Chance of Rain: 27%
Max Temp: 75°F
Min Temp: 65°F
Feels Like: 63°F
Dew Point: 68°F
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM

Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Direction:
Wind Gust: 6 mph
Sky Cover: 67%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
Moon Rise: NA
Moon Set: 10:31 AM

Areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 0 mph.

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