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Auditor tells Franklinton Council that previous problems have been addressed
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,02/19/26-6:09PM , 162 Reads
The Regular Meeting of the Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen was held on Tuesday, February 10 Following the approval of minutes of the January 13 Regular Meeting, the Board addressed nine items of new business.
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Parish Council had a long and varied agenda at recent meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,02/19/26-6:05PM , 173 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, February 9. The meeting began late after a Personnel Committee meeting ran forty minutes late attempting to navigate ongoing issues with Fire District #7. Council President Reginald McMasters stepped in at 6:10 pm to end the Personnel meeting and begin the Regular Meeting.
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Parish School board met at Varnado High School
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,02/19/26-5:48PM , 170 Reads
The Washington Parish School Board met on Thursday, February 12 at Varnado High School. Following the call to order students from VHS led the prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and a clarinet rendition of the National Anthem.
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The 2026 Washington Parish Council with its newest leadership. From left: Clark Harry, Joe Culpepper, Vice President Steven Branch, President Reginald McMasters, Parish President Ryan Seal, Kim Wagner and Shawn Rice. Not shown is Councilman Carley King. Photo by Danielle Folks

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New chairman and vice-chairman for parish council
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,01/22/26-6:02PM , 805 Reads
The first regular meeting of the Washington Parish Council for 2026 was held on January 12. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the Council amended the agenda to have the nominations and elections of Reginald McMasters as Council Chairman and Steven Branch as Vice-Chairman.
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