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FHS Demons had a solid performance in Kentwood scrimmage; next is Mandeville Jamboree Friday

By DAMON SMITH DAMON SMITH
Wed,08/27/25-5:37PM, 4,130 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team traveled to Kentwood for a pre-season scrimmage with the Kentwood Kangaroos last week. There were periods of each team running a series of plays before the scrimmage ended with a live twelve minute period.
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Washington Parish School Superintendent Frances Varnado, far right, and Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Thomas, far left, with the three departing members of the Washington Parish School Board. They are, from left, Alan McCain. Dan Slocum, and Dewitt Perry. Slocum has been a board member for 26 years, and Perry and McCain have each served on the board for 16 years.

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School Board meeting: 3 parish schools honored for post-pandemic results

By TONI TAGEANT TONI TAGEANT
Thu,12/29/22-2:44PM, 4,112 Reads
The December meeting of the Washington Parish School Board was held on Thursday, December 15. The meeting began with Superintendent Frances Varnado recognizing three "Comeback Campus" award winners from the parish.
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Johnson scores 19, East Carolina takes down Tulane 83-68

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wed,03/01/23-11:44PM, 4,110 Reads
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Johnson scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebound and East Carolina beat Tulane 83-68 on Wednesday.
Jaden Walker scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and distributed five assists and RJ Felton scored 15 for the Pirates (15-14, 6-10 American Athletic Conference).
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Winter weather advisory from the Louisiana State Police

Fri,01/17/25-5:34PM, 4,107 Reads
The National Weather Service is monitoring a possible winter weather event that will likely affect roadways as it moves through Louisiana. There is an Enhanced Risk of severe winter weather throughout the state.
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