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Parish president honors 75th anniversary of library

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On Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:49 PM

Washington Parish President Richard N. Thomas Jr. recently presented the Washington Parish Library a proclamation honoring the library’s 75th anniversary.

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Letter to the editor: Memorial Day is for fallen veterans; change COVID date

By Joey Roberts, 1,452 Reads
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:43 PM

Editor, The Era-Leader:
I would like to address the planned “COVID Memorial” to be held in Franklinton on...Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday set aside in remembrance of those who lost their lives in their performance of MILITARY DUTIES!

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Letter to the editor: Questions about local solar farm

By Ben Sarro, 854 Reads
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:40 PM

Editor, The Era-Leader:

After attending the recent meeting of the parish planning commission, the comments made about the “Iris” project (the solar farm on Hwy 16 on the site of the Southeastern experimental station) has me wondering...... How and Why?

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Update: Captured! --- Fugitive escaped from bail bond agent and stole agent's car and weapon

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On Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:18 AM

UPDATE:

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Sen. Beth Mizell's college harassment and assault legislation approved by state senate

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On Wed, 04/28/2021 - 06:11 PM

On Wednesday of this week the Louisiana State Senate passed Senate Bill 230 by Sen. Beth Mizell of Franklinton and Senate Bill 232 by Sen. Regina Barrow, which both address reporting related to violence and sexual harassment on Louisiana’s college and university campuses.

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Baseball playoffs: Franklinton moves into state quarterfinals; Pine ends season in playoffs

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On Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:54 PM

UPDATE:

The Franklinton High baseball team moves into the state Class 4A quarterfinals after defeating Rayne 6-4 Friday afternoon and 16-6 on Saturday in a best-of-three series.

Franklinton is the last local team still alive in the LHSAA baseball playoffs, following Pine's loss Friday.

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Statewide mask mandate ends

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On Tue, 04/27/2021 - 05:21 PM

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday ended the statewide mask mandate that has been in place since last year. He said the number of cases and hospitalizations has dropped dramatically.

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Mount Hermon man arrested, charged with rape of a child

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On Thu, 04/22/2021 - 04:48 PM

On Thursday, April 22, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputies traveled to Jones County, Mississippi, to pick up a Mt.

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Parish seniors prepare for more 'normal' graduations; Bowling Green is first

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On Wed, 04/14/2021 - 03:46 PM

Last year’s high school graduations in Washington Parish were radically changed because of the COVID situation. High schools did the best they could, but for all practical purposes none of the 2020 seniors enjoyed a traditional graduation.

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Franklinton Council holds regular meeting

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Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:53 PM

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held their regular meeting last Tuesday at Franklinton Town Hall.
Town Clerk Ellen Waskom presented the financial report to the Board.
The Board followed by approving alcohol permits for Akita Sushi and Dollar General #6110.

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