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2025 Queen Madeline Willis, seated, and 2025 Teen Queen Madeline Adams at right.

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New Fair Queen reigns; teen queen is named
Thu,10/16/25-3:38PM , 772 Reads
Besting an amazing and talented group of contestants, Madeline Leigh Willis was selected as the new Washington Parish Fair Queen Wednesday evening.

Maddie is a senior at Ben's Ford Christian School, where she was recently named Miss Eagle Spirit, the school's version of a homecoming queen.
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Best of Show in Fall Decorating Contest
Thu,10/16/25-1:41PM , 552 Reads
Shown above, the Washington Parish Tourism Commission office received the “Best Of Show” award in the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Fall Decorating Contest. Judging was held this past Saturday for the popular annual contest. See this week's edition of The Era-Leader for photos of all of the first place winners in each category.
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proposed Asphalt Plant again on agenda this coming Tuesday
Thu,10/16/25-1:37PM , 476 Reads
The Washington Parish Planning Commission is likely to make a decision regarding a controversial proposed asphalt plant at its October 21 meeting.
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Devoted Fair volunteer Louis Corkern is 2025 Mile Branch Honoree
Thu,10/16/25-1:33PM , 589 Reads
Louis E. Corkern Sr. has been selected as the 2025 Mile Branch Settlement Honoree.
Louis, a native of Washington Parish, was born July 27th, 1955, at Stafford Clinic in Franklinton. He is married to Missy Burns of Franklinton. They have two sons, Louis, Jr. and Robert.
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