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73 year old Mississippi man arrested after trying to buy woman's 10 month old baby
Mon,12/01/25-3:46PM , 993 Reads
A 73-year-old Picayune MS man is in the Washington Parish Jail on charges that he tried to buy a 10-month-old child.
Howell Gene Penton is being held on $200,000 bond. Allegedly, he approached a woman at the Angie Auction House last Wednesday and tried to purchase her 10-month-old female baby.
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It wasn't as bad as it looked
Wed,11/26/25-4:44PM , 415 Reads
Black smoke billowing high into the sky in Franklinton this past Saturday morning could be seen from as far away as Enon. Numerous curious and alarmed local residents drove toward the source of the smoke to find out what was burning.
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The 14th Avenue bridge in Franklinton's East Acres subdivision

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Parish Council hears of plan for Franklinton bridge replacement
By TONI TAGEANT
Wed,11/26/25-4:42PM , 414 Reads
The Regular Meeting of the Washington Parish Council was held on Monday, November 17.
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Update: FHS Demons defeated in state quarterfinal game Friday night
Wed,11/26/25-4:28PM , 427 Reads
Update: The FHS Demons lost to North DeSoto in the Division II quarterfinals Friday. North DeSoto won 51-37, ending the FHS 2025 season.
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