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Parish Council votes to remove solar moratorium
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,09/24/26-4:51PM , 209 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, September 14. Prior to the invocation, Parish President Ryan Seal asked that everyone pause to remember the late Johnny D. Crain. Crain was a longtime public servant in Washington Parish and involved with numerous community activities.
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John Wyble will seek to replace State Sen. Beth Mizell in next year's election
Thu,09/24/26-4:46PM , 237 Reads
State Representative John Wyble (R-Franklinton) has announced his candidacy for Louisiana State Senate District 12, a seat currently held by term-limited Senator Beth Mizell (R-Franklinton).
District 12 covers all of Washington Parish along with portions of St. Tammany Parish and Tangipahoa Parish.
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Fair Midway tickets will go on sale September 28
Thu,09/24/26-4:41PM , 205 Reads
The Mighty Thomas Carnival will provide the midway for the 2026 Washington Parish Free Fair in October.
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Left to Right Back row: Twana Massengale, LeAnne Miley, Rosalyn Robinson Smith, Rachel Polk, Tiffany Crain, Tracey Williams, Taylor Harper, Rusty Fornea, Marcus Jackson, Jude Greene, Sherman Davis, Rachel Purvis Front row: Heather Seal, Khlilia Daniels, Que Powell, and Kathryn Birkenstock

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Care network celebrates one year of community collaboration
Thu,09/24/26-2:52PM , 199 Reads
The Washington Parish Care Network recently celebrated its first anniversary, marking one year of bringing local organizations, healthcare providers and community partners together to improve health and well-being across Washington Parish.
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