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National library week marked at Washington Parish libraries
Fri,04/04/25-12:51PM , 491 Reads
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are the heart of thriving communities.

National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.
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Severe littering problems continue, Parish Council is told
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,04/03/25-6:10PM , 483 Reads
The Washington Parish Council held its regular meeting on March 24 in Council Chambers and addressed a full agenda of ordinances and resolutions. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the Council approved the minutes of the March 10 regular meeting.
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Franklinton mayor appoints members of new parade committee
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,04/03/25-6:08PM , 579 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on Tuesday, March 25 at the Franklinton Town Hall. Before new business, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the March 11 regular meeting and the March 14 special meeting.
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Franklinton resident Gaylord Bickham left $5.56 million to Tulane University
Thu,04/03/25-5:28PM , 442 Reads
Tulane University has received a $5.56 million gift from the estate of Gaylord Mouton Bickham, an alumnus of the university and a and lifelong resident of Franklinton. The donation creates an endowed chair in European history and an endowed scholarship fund at the School of Liberal Arts as well as support for the School of Medicine.
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