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Please don't burn!
Tue,08/22/23-1:26PM , 394 Reads
There is a burn ban in effect for all of Louisiana. Here in Washington Parish, our fire chiefs are literally begging the public to stop burning ANYTHING!

Our parish fire departments are working hard in this intense heat because of the number of fires that have occurred.
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Investigators from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office are shown at the scene of last Thursday’s fatal fire just outside of Franklinton. The fire resulted in the death of a 72-year-old man who had mobility problems. Fire officials are stressing that everyone needs to respect the current statewide burn ban because conditions are dangerously dry.

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Fire near Franklinton results in death of 72-year-old man
Tue,08/22/23-1:13PM , 1,912 Reads
Despite a mandatory statewide burn ban in effect, fires continue to break out in Washington Parish and across Louisiana.
On August 11, a massive woods and brush fire in the Mount Hermon area required firefighters and equipment from 18 different fire departments to finally put the blaze out.
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Opinion: You'll be surprised to learn where doctors get paid more
Sat,08/19/23-6:34PM , 705 Reads 16,983 Statewide
If you bump into a doctor at a local restaurant and he or she appears to be in a good mood, ask them to pick up your tab. If their earnings are anything close to what federal statistics say, they’re bringing home really good money.
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Opinion: Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Sat,08/19/23-6:12PM , 1,515 Reads 16,393 Statewide
In one of the many memorable scenes from “The Godfather,” the crime family realizes that one of their men has turned traitor.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 93°F
Min Temp: 71°F
Feels Like: 95°F
Dew Point: 70°F
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