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Sheriff Randy Seal, center, poses with FHS Head Baseball Coach Jeff Tageant, left, and FHS junior Micah Wascom, who caught the sheriff's first pitch.

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Sheriff throws out first pitch for FHS

Thu,03/30/23-6:32PM, 832 Reads
Washington Parish Sheriff Randy "Country" Seal threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Demon baseball game on Monday, March 20.
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Fall webworms have been abundant this year

By DR. MARY HELEN FERGUSON DR. MARY HELEN FERGUSON - LSU AgCenter
Thu,10/28/21-7:44PM, 831 Reads
While driving between Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes during the past few weeks, I’ve noticed a great deal of webbing in trees along the roadsides. Calls and emails from clients suggest that some of you have noticed these webs, too.
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UPDATE: Virtual classes Wednesday due to storm; Slidell suffers major damage

Tue,04/09/24-3:13PM, 831 Reads
Tress fell and numerous branches were scattered around lawns on and some roads in Wednesday's storm, but overall it appeared that Washington Parish dodged a bullet. This was especially true compared to nearby Slidell, which suffered plenty of damage from high winds and possible tornadoes.
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2025 Graduation Edition will be published May 7

Thu,04/10/25-4:44PM, 831 Reads
The Era-Leader’s annual Graduation Edition will be published on May 7.
This special section will have photos of all Class of 2025 graduates in Washington Parish, from all 7 high schools.
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Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 98°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 106°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 88%
Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

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Sky Cover: 4%
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