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2026-2027 offices named for retired teachers association
Thu,07/23/26-7:06PM , 2,028 Reads
The Washington Parish Retired Teachers Association recently named the officers for the 2026-2027 association year. From left to right, they are: President - Dr. Vincent Johnson; Vice President - Ella Rose Bickham; Secretary - Carolyn McElveen; Treasurer - Barbara Gerald.

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Wyble points to state funding this session for Washington Parish
Thu,07/23/26-7:02PM , 504 Reads
State Representative John Wyble (R-Franklinton) announced that his office, in partnership with Senator Beth Mizell (R-Franklinton), has secured a wave of new state funding for Washington Parish this session. The projects span public safety, education, and healthcare.
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Attention candidates: Qualifying dates for the Nov. 3 election have been changed
Thu,07/23/26-6:58PM , 966 Reads
Qualifying dates have been set for candidates seeking one of the many offices that will be on the ballot in the November 3 election.
The original qualifying dates of July 29, 30, and 31 have been changed. The new qualifying dates are August 5, 6, and 7.
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Summer vacation is almost over -- new school year starts soon
Thu,07/23/26-6:46PM , 360 Reads
Students in Washington Parish are enjoying their final two weeks of summer vacation as the 2026-2027 school year will start soon.
Washington Parish schools will begin classes on Thursday, August 6, and Bowling Green School will have its first day on Monday, August 6.
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