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Martin is charged with Franklinton-area murder
Thu,05/21/26-5:31PM , 687 Reads
Approximately 3 a.m. Sunday morning (May 17) a 911 call was received about a shooting just off of Jamieson Creek Road, north of Franklinton.
Upon arrival Washington Parish deputies found 64-year-old Johnny Slocum critically injured with a gunshot wound.
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Julia Letlow

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Letlow carries Washington Parish as Cassidy loses his Senate seat
Thu,05/21/26-5:28PM , 489 Reads
In Saturday’s primary election U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy was unseated and a Franklinton judge was elevated to the state Supreme Court.
Cassidy placed third in statewide balloting for the Republican nomination for Senate. His term will end in January.
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Boat launch was discussed at Franklinton Council meeting
By Toni Tageant
Thu,05/21/26-5:20PM , 411 Reads
The regular meeting of the Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp was held on Tuesday, May 12.
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Cecily Bateman

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By Cecily Bateman
Thu,05/21/26-5:08PM , 563 Reads
"I am inclined to think that a military background wouldn't hurt anyone." ---William Faulkner

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