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New state Supreme Court Justice William (Billy) Burris of Franklinton is shown being sworn in by his father, retired District Court Judge William (Bill) Burris, also of Franklinton. In the center is Justice Burris' wife, Lacy, who is Director of Finance for the Washington Parish Government.

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Franklinton resident William Burris sworn in as state supreme court justice
Thu,06/18/26-3:07PM , 2,687 Reads
On Wednesday of this week, Justice William H. Burris took the oath of office as Associate Justice of the First Supreme Court District, Louisiana Supreme Court.

The First Judicial District includes portions of Orleans, Livingston, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Washington, and Tangipahoa Parishes.
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Car hits off-road vehicle on Hwy 25, man is killed
Wed,06/10/26-4:10PM , 425 Reads
On Sunday, June 7 at 1:20 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving an off road vehicle on Highway 25 near East Daniels Road.
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Washington Parish Watermelon Festival is only a month away, on July 10 &11
Wed,06/10/26-4:06PM , 429 Reads
With only a month left before the 2026 Washington Parish Watermelon Festival opens at the Fairgrounds, organizers and volunteers are busy with final details.
Hopes are high for good weather for the festival. July in Washington Parish can be miserable, or it can be perfect. Hopefully, “perfect” will beat out “miserable”.
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Early voting starts this week for June 27 run-off election
Wed,06/10/26-4:03PM , 420 Reads
Early voting for the June 27 Louisiana run-off election starts this Friday.
The June 27 election involves run-offs for both U.S. Senate and the District 1 seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
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