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There was plenty of the agenda at recent parish council meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,06/20/24-2:19PM , 208 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, June 10, at the Washington Parish Courthouse. Council Vice Chairman Kim Wagner presided in the absence of Chairman Joe Culpepper. Following the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes dated May 20 were approved.
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Parish School board faced a full agenda at June 6 meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,06/13/24-6:54PM , 769 Reads
The Washington Parish School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6. Following the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes from the May 16 Regular Board Meeting were adopted. The Board then steadily worked through a full agenda of items.
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Franklinton to RMC: We're correcting the water problem
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,06/06/24-6:05PM , 267 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Greg Route met on Tuesday, May 28. The prayer was offered by Elder Esco Burton followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the May 14 meeting were approved and the Board proceeded with new business.
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Parish Council urged by sheriff-elect to plan for likely growth
By TONI TAGEANT
Wed,05/29/24-6:50PM , 365 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, May 20 in the Washington Parish Courthouse. The meeting was preceded by a public hearing on three proposed millage rate items. There was no one present with concerns or questions so the public hearing adjourned.
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