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Smoke alarms saved West Monroe family. Have you tested your alarms?

Fri,10/30/26-11:54AM, 415 Reads
Newly installed smoke alarms saved a family of seven after a fire broke out in their West Monroe rental home.
The fire started in the middle of the night during September. The alarms woke a 15-year-old girl, who alerted her mother, Brittany Uzzle, and the rest of the household, allowing everyone to escape.
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Who's running in the November 3 election?

Thu,10/29/26-5:41PM, 409 Reads
These candidates will be on ALL ballots in Washington Parish
--U. S. Senator
Vote for 1
"Jamie" Davis, Democrat
Julia Letlow, Republican
--U.S. Rep. 5th Congressional District Primary
Vote for 1
Stewart Cathey, Jr., Republican
Misti Cordell, Republican
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Pine Community News

By LERAND HUNT LERAND HUNT
Thu,10/15/26-6:12PM, 407 Reads
Hello again everyone. The good Lord done put his hand over us once again. We were spared the latest hurricane. Let us please keep those folks in our prayers where the hurricane hit. From firsthand experience, we all know how devastating that can be. Also thankful for the cooler temperatures we've been having.
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Brian Paquin was arrested in connection with the shooting threat.

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Police handle incidents that occurred during the Fair

Tue,10/27/26-5:39PM, 390 Reads
With the 2026 Washington Parish Fair now history, fair officials report good crowds that matched the good weather.
Headline musical acts of Frank Foster and LeAnn Rimes attracted excellent audiences, and other aspects of the Fair also reported good attendance.
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