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2 killed in Highway 16 wreck west of Franklinton
Thu,05/18/23-4:01PM , 395 Reads
Very early Tuesday morning (May 9), shortly after midnight., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a two-vehicle crash on LA 16 west of Franklinton near Sunlight Road. The crash claimed the lives of 43-year-old Robin Polk of Franklinton and 20-year-old Isabella Perez of Angie.
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Franklinton Council gets good news on Bene Street water well
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,05/18/23-3:59PM , 322 Reads
The regular meeting of the Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen was held on May 9. Following the opening prayer by First Baptist Church Senior Adult Pastor Joey Miller and the pledge, the minutes from April 25 were approved. Alderman Heath Spears was absent.
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Parish Council wants to see a budget plan before approving Coroner's Office millage proposal
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,05/18/23-3:56PM , 1,076 Reads
The Washington Parish Council recently met in the Council Chambers on May 8. After the approval of the minutes dated April 24, 2023, the first item of business was to adopt an ordinance to amend the 2023 Road Capital Outlay Budget.
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Dr. Jerry Thomas

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Jerry Thomas, local physician and former elected official, is retiring
Thu,05/18/23-3:53PM , 961 Reads
Dr. Jerry Thomas, who has been practicing medicine in Washington Parish for 44 years, is retiring.
He and his family are hosting a retirement party at his home in the Thomas Community this Saturday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
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