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It's National Rice Month; Celebrate Louisiana Rice with this recipe
Thu,09/03/26-6:21PM , 108 Reads
September is National Rice Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate one of Louisiana’s most important agricultural commodities.
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Washington Parish is now included in Habitat For Humanity's service area
Thu,09/03/26-6:17PM , 294 Reads
Today, Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West commemorated its 45th anniversary by announcing a new chapter in its journey.
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2026 Mount Hermon School seniors celebrate after graduating in May. PHOTO BY GRACE MAGEE

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Proposed changes at Mount Hermon School to be addressed at September 10 community meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Fri,08/28/26-5:57PM , 2,945 Reads
A proposal to remove grades 7 through 12 from Mount Hermon School will be the subject of a community meeting to be held at the school at 5 p.m. on September 10.
The Washington Parish School Board will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the school following the special community meeting.
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Emily Elizabeth (Young) Moses

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Mrs. Emily Elizabeth (Young) Moses is 106 Years Old
Thu,08/27/26-7:17PM , 296 Reads
Our Matriarch, Emily was born on August 23, 1920 to Samuel and Clara (Jefferson) Young/Sr.. She is the oldest of seven, with five being deceased (Amy, William, Joseph, Carrie & Samuel Jr.). She and her youngest sibling, Loretta are the only two children remaining.
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