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Franklinton residents ask about storm clean-up assistance
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,07/03/25-3:58PM , 610 Reads
The Alderman of the Town of Franklinton and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on June 24. Rev. Jerome Warren opened the meeting with prayer. The minutes from the June 9 regular meeting and the June 11 special meeting were approved.
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At Parish Council meeting, Angie residents speak out about proposed satellite jail
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,07/03/25-3:55PM , 431 Reads
The Washington Parish Council held its most recent regular meeting on June 23 at the courthouse.
The meeting began with a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend the 2025 Annual Operating Budget. The Regular Meeting was then called to order and the Council approved the minutes of June 9.
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Three charged with threating witnesses at courthouse
Thu,07/03/25-3:48PM , 449 Reads
During a murder trial last Monday at the Washington Parish Courthouse in Franklinton, three men allegedly made verbal threats just outside the courtroom to witnesses in a case.
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Carson Painter is shown with her father, Michael. Carson saved him after an accident on the Bogue Chitto River. She is shown above with her Junior Deputy badge, presented by Sheriff Jason Smith. The accident happened on the river near Clifton. Michael was temporarily paralyzed during a kayaking trip with his daughter. Carson dragged him out of the water to safety and then single-handedly took the kayak down the river to call for help. Michael is now recovering and has mostly gained full movement.

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Retirements, promotion announced and a 10-year-old hero is honored at WPSO meeting
Thu,07/03/25-3:41PM , 351 Reads
Last Friday the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office gathered at the courthouse in Franklinton for their monthly all-hands meeting. During the meeting, Captain Chris Hickman and Sgt. Lionel Mark were honored as they retired from the Sheriff's Office. Patrol Deputy Brittney M.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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46°F

Mostly Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 74%
Max Temp: 53°F
Min Temp: 41°F
Feels Like: 44°F
Dew Point: 67°F
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 7:09 AM
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