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Vote Saturday!

Wed,06/24/26-5:41PM, 1,166 Reads
Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. this Saturday (June 27) for primary run-off races.
Saturday’s election involves run-offs for both U.S. Senate and the District 1 seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Also, a tax proposition is on the ballot for Fire Protection District 1.
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Toye Taylor, first Washington Parish President, dies at age 71

Mon,07/06/26-4:15PM, 1,044 Reads
Toye Taylor, who served as Washington Parish’s first parish president, died on the 4th of July at age 71.
1n 1997 Washington Parish voters approved a change in government from the Police Jury to a Parish Council and Parish President.
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80 year old man drowns in Isabel area

Sun,07/05/26-12:19PM, 1,029 Reads
An 80-year-old Arkansas man died in an incident on Friday at a former gravel pit in the Isabel area.
Wade Jones was the victim. He likely died from drowning, but a family member said a heart attack was also possible.
He was seen swimming underneath the surface of the water, but he never resurfaced.
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Regina Gail Magee Sumrall, 61

Thu,07/02/26-1:16PM, 1,026 Reads
Regina Gail Magee Sumrall, 61 a resident of Franklinton passed away at her residence on Friday, evening, June 26, 2026. She was a graduate of Franklinton High School and she also attended beauty school. She worked as director of material maintenance at Riverside Medical Center. She enjoyed camping, family gatherings and fellowship.
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