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Best of Show in Fall Decorating Contest

Thu,10/16/25-1:41PM, 561 Reads
Shown above, the Washington Parish Tourism Commission office received the “Best Of Show” award in the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Fall Decorating Contest. Judging was held this past Saturday for the popular annual contest. See this week's edition of The Era-Leader for photos of all of the first place winners in each category.
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Parade opens 2025 Washington Parish Fair

Thu,10/16/25-1:30PM, 560 Reads
The 2025 Washington Parish Fair started off on the right foot Wednesday morning with the traditional Fair Parade taking place in pleasant Fall temperatures. Although it got hotter later in the day, during the parade itself the weather felt fine. Shown above are members of the JROTC at Franklinton High School as they marched in the parade.
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Mount Hermon Community News

By HOLLY GILL SANDERS HOLLY GILL SANDERS
Thu,07/17/25-3:48PM, 560 Reads
Happy Birthday to Jules and Curt Allen, Mia Carter, Daphne Clark, Shekemia Brumfield, T.J.
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Good conduct rule is rolled out at Franklinton Council meeting

By TONI TAGEANT TONI TAGEANT
Thu,07/17/25-5:50PM, 557 Reads
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen for Franklinton met on Tuesday, July 8.
Before the meeting began, Mayor Darwin Sharp asked Sergeant at Arms Alderman Seth Descant to review the Public Speaking Decorum Rules put in place when Sharp took office. A copy of this was placed on each chair in the meeting room.
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