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Washington Parish is currently in the far-flung 5th Congressional District, the largest district in the state, in terms of land area. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow of the Monroe area represents Washington Parish and the other 23 parishes in the 5th Congressional District.

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Congressional redistricting delayed, but Washington Parish may eventually be split into two districts

Wed,07/06/22-6:09PM, 3,255 Reads
There has been plenty of confusion concerning Congressional redistricting and how it will affect Washington Parish.
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Junior #3 Marcus Barnett picks up big yardage for the Bucs in the Centreville game. PHOTO BY COURTNEY SCHILLING

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Bowling Green falls to Centreville, sets sights on district play

Tue,10/07/25-1:29PM, 3,245 Reads
It's been a grueling season for the Bowling Green Buccaneers, who now stand at 0-7 after running through what fans have nicknamed "Murderer's Row" - the 2025 schedule.
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(Top row - left to right) Freshman Kate Schilling, Sophomore Ashleigh Morel, Sophomore Kylee Creel, and Freshman Aubrie Galloway. Seated (Front row - left to right) Junior Chloe Bertrand, Senior Peyton Dupuy, Senior Hailey Graves, Senior Kylie Magee, and Junior Sydney Verret.

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Homecoming court selected at Bowling Green School

Wed,09/14/22-2:49PM, 3,244 Reads
Bowling Green School has selected its 2022 homecoming court.
Bowling Green's homecoming festivities will be held on Friday, September 23 starting with a pep rally at 9:30 am. A parade through Franklinton begins at 11 am and members of the 1997 football state championship team will serve as parade grand marshal.
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Before being removed temporarily, the car chargers were wrapped in black plastic for months.

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Removal of car chargers only temporary, mayor says

Thu,02/29/24-5:25PM, 3,244 Reads
The Town of Franklinton’s ongoing electric car charger controversy took a new step last week when the chargers disappeared from the downtown municipal parking lot.
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