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Sonnet Ireland Library Director

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Parish Library system receives grant to improve access to library buildings
Thu,05/25/23-4:17PM , 197 Reads
The Washington Parish Library has been selected as one of 240 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with di
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann

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qualifications of a pastor -- 4
By Rev. Jimmy Oalmann - Richardson Baptist Church
Thu,05/25/23-4:14PM , 276 Reads
I Timothy 3:2
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Richard Bolgiano IV

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Congratulations to FHS grad whose photo was missing from our graduation edition
Thu,05/25/23-3:53PM , 246 Reads
Richard Bolgiano IV recently graduated from Franklinton High School as a member of the Class of 2023.
Yet, The Era-Leader left his photo out of our recent graduation edition.
We apologize to Richard and his family for the omission. Congratulations on your graduation, Richard, and best wishes for your future!

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Writer: Respect for our flag is eroding
Thu,05/25/23-3:48PM , 419 Reads
Editor, The Era-Leader:
How do you feel when you see disrespect for our country's flag?
I know how I feel. Sadness and anger at those who do such things.
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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 74°F
Feels Like: 102°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Sky Cover: 4%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
Moon Rise: 10:14 PM
Moon Set: 8:15 AM

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