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Purple Heart Parish signs are up
With Washington Parish now officially a Purple Heart Parish, signs are in place at roadway entrances to the parish. The Purple Heart designation was made official last month, recognizing those parish residents who, while serving their country, were wounded or killed due to enemy action, thus receiving the U.S. military's Purple Heart award.

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Purple Heart Parish signs up
Thu,09/18/25-11:56AM , 987 Reads
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Front Row (Left to Right) - Raelynn Dunn, Ava Robins, Leondrea Robertson, Makayla Moses, Audrey Thomas, Ansley Jenkins, Erin Small Middle Row (Left to Right) - Lila Mitchell, Presli McNeese, Chase Lambert, Julianna Creel, Lauren Dillon, Adley Miller Bottom Row (Left to Right) - Cordariah Lee, Lillyan Kemp, Abrie Thomas, Stella Thomas, Hannah Bernard, Madison Breland

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Pine Junior High Homecoming is Tuesday
Wed,09/17/25-4:35PM , 1,000 Reads
The Pine community is set for an evening full of excitement and tradition on Tuesday, September 23 as the Raiders host their annual Junior High Homecoming and honor students during Eighth Grade Night.
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Mt Hermon man arrested in shooting of 16-year-old
Wed,09/17/25-4:27PM , 710 Reads
Last Thursday (September 11) at approximately 5:17 PM, the Franklinton Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting near the intersection of Williams Street and Ridge Court.
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Booming technology is challenging man
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,09/17/25-4:00PM , 949 Reads 9,886 Statewide
The human brain has proven to be remarkably adaptable and pliable to its changing environment.
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