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Former FJHS teacher charged with numerous crimes
Fri,03/21/25-10:06PM , 2,402 Reads
A former Franklinton Junior High School teacher and girls softball coach has been charged by the Franklinton Police Department with numerous counts of inappropriate behavior with juveniles.
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Busy meeting for Parish Council due to citizen participation
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/20/25-11:59AM , 708 Reads
The Washington Parish Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 10. Though only three items were on the agenda, the Council heard from eight citizens during the public participation portion of the meeting.
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Franklinton mayor makes it clear: Pepe Parade will continue
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/20/25-11:57AM , 748 Reads
A standing room only crowd gathered for the meeting of the Franklinton Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp on Tuesday, March 11. WDSU News (Channel 6) was also in attendance to cover the meeting's proceedings.
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Franklinton Police Chief disappointed with Council's decision on hiring
Thu,03/20/25-11:54AM , 4,422 Reads
In a special meeting this past Friday, March 14, the Franklinton Board of Aldermen voted to hire one new fulltime police officer.
At the same time, the Board of Aldermen did not hire an investigator for the town police department, nor was a new volunteer reserve officer authorized.
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