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Editorial: Simple economics is at the root of inflation
Thu,01/20/22-6:18PM , 1,759 Reads 27,677 Statewide
An insightful column on The Washington Post website does a good job of identifying the bedrock cause of today’s inflation. It is the truckloads of pandemic relief money handed out to individuals, families and businesses by the federal government.
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1,419 Washington Parish residents tested positive in most recent reporting period
Thu,01/20/22-6:17PM , 908 Reads
When the Franklinton High School girls basketball game vs. St. Scholastica Academy was cancelled last Friday evening because of COVID, it served as a reminder of how much the most recent surge of the pandemic has affected Washington Parish.
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Council districts to be adjusted; public participation invited
Thu,01/20/22-6:14PM , 960 Reads
The Washington Parish Council is in the process of redistricting the council election districts following the 2020 census as required by law.
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Kassidi Varnado is shown on the stage of the Fairgrounds this past Monday, when she was honored with a tribute. She is standing in front of a background decorated in the colors of the New Orleans Saints. PHOTO BY TRACEY LADNER

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Saints cheerleader from Franklinton receives local tribute
Thu,01/20/22-6:10PM , 1,336 Reads
Standing on the Fairgrounds stage in front of a background decorated in the black and gold colors of the New Orleans Saints, Franklinton resident Kassidi Varnado received a tribute on Monday from local residents as she prepares to head for Las Vegas where she will be a cheerleader in the NFL’s Pro Bowl.
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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 99°F
Dew Point: 77°F
Humidity: 66%
Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 4%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 77°F
Moon Rise: 2:35 AM
Moon Set: 5:38 PM

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