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Centennial Committee: Front row from left to right: Dennie Erwin, Mary Wood, Marion Thomas Stroud, Dianna Thomas, Jim Hill, Devon Thomas, Back row from left to right: Diane S. Thomas, Anthoney Stubbs, TES Principal, Rodney Wood, and Assistant Superintendent of WP Schools and former Thomas School Principal Lisa Magee.
The National Center for Education Statistics cites that rural public schools constitute 28 percent of all U.S. public schools, educating 19 percent of the student population or roughly 9,8 million students. Washington Parish is no stranger to the impact and importance of rural schools with only four of the ten schools the Washington Parish School Board oversees located in an incorporated municipality. Once upon a time, there were community rural schools that dotted the parish's landscape.
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Cecily Bateman
It would be an obvious omission if Richardsontown did not receive its due in conjunction with a discussion of Daniel Warren Richardson (1848-1929), overwhelmingly known as "Uncle Warren." Having recently published a column which focused exclusively on "Uncle Warren," I'm venturing to Richardsontown, today. A place that I heard about all my life but about which I didn't know diddly.
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 8:40-56
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State Sen. Jay Morris discusses the map.
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Sen. John N. Kennedy
Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) resolution to require the U.S.
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When a man who saved six billion dollars for Mississippi ratepayers talks, it’s a good idea to listen.
Now this man is trying to save trillions of dollars for Louisiana. We need to listen.
When the $7.6 billion Kemper power plant was being hyped, it was Kelley Williams who said the emperor had no clothes. He was ignored. But he persisted. Persistence, along with unusual intelligence combined with common sense, is one of Kelley’s many great traits.
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From left to right: AirMed pilot Brian Harrison, Paramedic Zachary Plaisance, Flight Surpervisor Joey Sanchez, Registered Nurse Chelsea Murray, RMC ER RN Brandi Warren, ER RN Amanda Jones, ER Medical Director Dr. Toria Brown, Critical Care Director Kandi James, CNO Taryin Marchese, Phlebotomist Tabitha Parfait, and CEO Jimmy Seibert. Not pictured: ER RN Krystal Watts .
Mid-morning on April 16, Franklinton residents likely heard a helicopter coming from the west and making its way to Riverside Medical Center. It is a fairly common occurrence, more alarming when it occurs during the night, and thoughts on this spring morning may have briefly touched on that someone is in serious need of more advanced care. Many times, "airlifts" by medical helicopters change families' lives forever as it is often connected with tragic accidents.
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The extended Partman family is shown at the newly dedicated bridge, along with Parish President Ryan Seal, Sheriff Jason Smith, Council members Kim Wagner and Steven Branch, Public Works Director Alex Sumrall, and other parish officials and citizens. The blue sign officially states the new name of the bridge: The Deacon Hayward Partman Memorial Bridge.
Last Thursday morning the Harvey Road Bridge over Hays Creek was officially dedicated in honor of the late Deacon Hayward Partman.
Washington Parish President Ryan Seal told those gathered for the dedication that Partman was known as a husband, a father, and a faithful servant of his church.
Seal said, “His legacy continues to shape Washington Parish, and it is only fitting that this bridge --- one he helped advocate to rebuild following Hurricane Katrina --- now bears his name.”
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Last Tuesday, 18-year-old Keldric Harry of Bogalusa was sentenced to life in prison for the January 2024 shooting that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy. Harry was 17 years old when he murdered his victim.
Following a unanimous guilty verdict returned by a Washington Parish jury in February, Judge John A. Keller sentenced Harry as follows, noting all three charges as crimes of violence:
Count 1: Second Degree Murder - Life in Prison at hard labor
Count 2: Attempted Second Degree Murder - 30 years at hard labor
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Cecily Bateman
Delving into the segment of Warners descending from Stephen and Elizabeth "Betsey" Morris Richardson (1796-1865) (the daughter of William and Charlotte Warner Morris), it is the perfect time to honor Daniel Warren Richardson (1848-1929), better known locally as "Uncle Warren." All information herein is credited to Dr. E. Russ Williams's book "Kinsmen All Descendants of Wettenhall Warner and Related Families."
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Callie Foreman
There are multiple reasons why gardening has become so popular even in the urban areas. Schools are adopting pollinator gardens and local community members are volunteering to manage the upkeep so that students may learn about the lifecycle of plants and insects. There are even grants available for this endeavor. Even more popular is the latest fad of patio gardening.
I am not sure it can be considered a fad or a new way of living in an overpopulated world with limited space to plant. There is also the issue of food cost and fresh food availability.
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The expected ruling on an appeal filed on March 18 concerning the decision of the Washington Parish Planning Commission on March 17 in the matter of a Conditional Use Permit proposing a new cell tower did not come Monday, April 20, 2026, at the meeting of the Washington Parish Council.
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The Franklinton Demons baseball team fell in round two of the LHSAA Division II non select baseball playoffs in a series with the Lutcher Bulldogs. The Demons lost 4-3 on Thursday night and subsequently lost 4-3 on Friday evening after leading for a majority of the game. The Demons end their season with a nice 19-14 record and a playoff series win in the first round.
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Pine closed out its fine 2026 baseball season with a 16-14 record after falling to Erath in Regional action of the state Division III baseball playoffs.
The loss to Erath came following the Raiders’ first-round playoff sweep of Lakeside at home in Pine.
But the Erath regional was on the road, last Thursday and Friday at Erath in far southwest Louisiana, more than 3 hours away from Pine.
Erath won the first game of a best 2-of-3 series 8-2,and then took the second game 6-0.
Erath now moves into the quarterfinals.
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Happy Birthday to Penny Teeter, Penny Parker, Daphne Galloway, Angie Bradford, Brandi Whaley, Joey Painter, Grant Mitchell, Gary Fenner, Kelli and Kendra Burkhalter, Angelia and Adam Miller, Russell Sammons, Mitchell Magee, Justin McFarlain, Ryan Thoeny, Bryan Ortiz, Frankie Brown, Michael Sanders, Stephanie Maples, Faith Tetreau, and Madeleine Roberts.
Happy Anniversary to Buzz and Vera Sauerwin! They celebrated 30 years April 20th!
Condolences to the family and friends of James Darrell Dykes.
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Gov. Jeff Landry is shown addressing the State Legislature earlier.
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