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Plenty of events planned for this summer's Washington Parish Watermelon Festival

By PERRY TALLEY PERRY TALLEY
Thu,05/11/23-3:55PM, 1,193 Reads
Saturday, April 15th, the Washington Parish Watermelon, Fruit, & Vegetable Association in conjunction with local sponsors held the Watermelon Festival Run/Walk in Franklinton. B4 Fitness, Jack Brown's, and Mrs. Ola Magee sponsored the event.
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Tuesday's Scores

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Tue,02/01/22-8:28PM, 1,192 Reads
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Acadiana 3, Barbe 0
Brother Martin 57, Shaw 56
Franklin 67, Delcambre 44
Gueydan 62, Merryville 50
Hannan 67, Bogalusa 42
Hanson Memorial 50, Covenant Christian Academy 28
Iowa 81, Jennings 50
Lake Arthur 65, Welsh 27
Mandeville 66, Slidell 48
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It's up to the voters now: Saturday is Election Day

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Polling places in Washington Parish will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. this Saturday (Nov. 18).
Run-offs are being held for three parish offices and one state legislative position.
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