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Jamerian Anders, age 18, is charged with 5 counts of attempted first degree murder

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Five are shot in Franklinton on Sunday evening, suspect arrested
Mon,03/03/25-6:33AM , 1,819 Reads
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 7 pm five people were shot in Franklinton.
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Failing city sewage system has Bogalusa under investigation
Fri,02/28/25-1:31PM , 537 Reads
BY NOLAN MCKENDRY

State Reporter for The Center Square News Service

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Mardi Gras section in this week's edition of The Era-Leader
Thu,02/27/25-6:43PM , 2,369 Reads
Look for the special Mardi Gras section in this week's edition of The Era-Leader. It contains information about the parades and about the Royalty for each of Washington Parish's three Mardi Gras organizations.
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Last year's Washington Parish Fair Queen, Addison Goings, is shown riding in the MCCA parade of 2024.

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Mardi Gras parades will roll this weekend in Washington Parish
Thu,02/27/25-6:34PM , 4,738 Reads
Final preparations are underway for Washington Parish’s two parades that will take place this coming weekend.
The MCCA parade in Bogalusa will roll on Saturday, March 1, and the Krewe of Pepe Parade will roll in Franklinton on Sunday, March 2. Mardi Gras itself will be on Tuesday, March 4.
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