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Franklinton High School's JAG students who will be competing at Nationals are from Left: Teacher Nate Murray, Ethan Buffinet, Kaedyn Jenkins, Bryce Barber, Richard Dillon and Principal Shane Smith. Not shown are Antonio Garrett and Jakobie McCormick.

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Parish School Board hears of students' accomplishments
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/30/23-4:30PM , 375 Reads
At the March meeting of the Washington Parish School Board, student groups from each of the four parish high schools were on hand to share some accomplishments. First, Franklinton High School Principal Shane Smith introduced Nate Murray, Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) teacher.
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Varied topics discussed at Franklinton Council meeting
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/23/23-6:44PM , 633 Reads
The Franklinton Town Council and Mayor most recently met on Tuesday, March 14. After the approval of the February 28, 2023 meeting minutes, the Board moved to new business.
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Parish Council seeks grant to replace 911 cell tower
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/23/23-6:41PM , 329 Reads
The Washington Parish Council held its first March meeting on Monday, March 13 in Council Chambers.
Following the adoption of the minutes from February 27, 2023, Chairman Shawn Rice asked the Council to add Adopt Resolution No. 23-1221 to the agenda.
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Council: New Franklinton water meters will be read from a passing vehicle
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/09/23-3:34PM , 851 Reads
On Tuesday, February 28, the Franklinton Board of Alderman and Mayor Greg Route held their regular meeting at the Franklinton Municipal Building.
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