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Weather cooperated perfectly for 2024 fair
Thu,10/24/24-5:55PM , 608 Reads
Above, a scene from Mile Branch Settlement during the 2024 Washington Parish Fair. Perfect fall weather swept into Washington Parish exactly as the Fair started ---- after months of non-stop hot weather, the cooler temperatures were welcome and large crowds of fair-goers descended on the Fairgrounds.
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Public hearing set to discuss grant being sought by sheriff's office
Thu,10/24/24-5:49PM , 124 Reads
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office will be holding a public hearing to discuss a grant that has been applied for. The public hearing is set for 4:15 p.m. on Monday, November 4 in the Parish Council Meeting Room at the Courthouse. prior to the Parish Council meeting.
The grant would fund new equipment for use in the jail.
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Early voting underway; 64% turnout is predicted
Thu,10/24/24-5:46PM , 335 Reads
Early voting is now underway for the November 5 presidential election, which also includes a race for Mayor of Franklinton and other local offices in Washington Parish.
Based on early voting so far, Washington Parish Registrar of Voters Randy Strickland is predicting approximately 64% voter turnout for the Nov. 5 election.
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Washington Parish Roots
By Cecily Bateman
Thu,10/24/24-5:42PM , 732 Reads
"It's always good to remember where you come from and celebrate it. To remember where you come from is part of where you're going."
-----Anthony Burgess
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Weather cooperated perfectly for 2024 fair

Public hearing set to discuss grant being sought by sheriff's office

Early voting underway; 64% turnout is predicted

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