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Easy to grow okra is a Louisiana tradition

By TOBIE BLANCHARD TOBIE BLANCHARD - LSU AgCenter
Thu,08/14/25-9:17AM, 273 Reads
Okra holds a special place in the hearts of many Louisianans. For some, it’s an essential ingredient in gumbo, and for others, it’s a must-grow crop in the summer vegetable garden.
It’s no wonder why: Okra is tasty and nutritious. It’s easy to grow and prolific, even in intense heat.
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Post Offices closed for Veterans Day, November 11

Thu,10/30/25-10:44PM, 273 Reads
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Enon Community News

By KAREN THIGPEN KAREN THIGPEN
Thu,01/08/26-5:01PM, 273 Reads
I hope that each of you had a wonderful New Years week, Happy New Year! We start back to school on Monday of this week, and kids come back on Wednesday. I would love to say that this has been a relaxing couple of weeks, but I spent a good amount of time at the doctor and hospital and ER with various family members.
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Elected and appointed leaders from across Washington Parish who gathered at Holy Family Catholic Church in Franklinton last month for a “Mass For Civil Needs For Those In Public Office” are shown in the photo above. In the second row center is Archbishop James Checchio, who celebrated the Mass. Father Pedro Prada-Gomex, front row center, is the priest at Holy Family

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Local leaders gathered at Holy Family Catholic Church for Mass for public officials

By STATE REP. JOHN WYBLE STATE REP. JOHN WYBLE
Thu,01/22/26-5:33PM, 273 Reads
There is great power in prayer. I was honored to welcome elected leaders from Washington Parish and across theNorthshore to a special Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Franklinton.
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