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Donald Folse is shown working to rebuild the Sylvest Cabin, which was badly damaged in the March tornado.

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Donald Folse --- A Very Deserving 2021 Fair Honoree

By STEVE KUPERSTOCK - EDITOR STEVE KUPERSTOCK - EDITOR
Thu,10/14/21-4:20PM, 2,235 Reads
Tracey Ladner of The Era-Leader staff had a very simple assignment: Get a good photo of Washington Parish Fair Building and Grounds Chairman Donald Folse.
She came back to the newspaper office somewhat abashed. “I couldn’t really get him to pose, and he wasn’t exactly dressed up,” she said.
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Franklinton High graduates celebrate.

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Caps were flying.....

Thu,05/12/22-11:45AM, 2,234 Reads
There were plenty of caps flying through the air as the 2022 seniors of Washington Parish celebrated after their graduation ceremonies last week.
In this week’s edition of The Era-Leader are four full pages of photos from the graduation ceremonies.
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Frankie Crosby

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Grand Jury indicts Dyson in death of School Board member Frankie Crosby

Thu,03/27/25-4:55PM, 2,234 Reads
The Washington Parish Grand Jury has indicted a 51 year old Franklinton man who is accused of supplying a drug that contributed to the death of Parish School Board member Frankie Crosby last October.
Dayon Dyson, of Franklinton, was indicted for second degree murder and distribution of fetanyl by the Grand Jury last week.
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The Fair is on!

By TONI TAGEANT TONI TAGEANT
Mon,09/13/21-7:49PM, 2,231 Reads
Hurricane Ida, a pandemic, vandals, and last March’s storm won’t stop the 2021 Washington Parish Fair!
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