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The Youth of Enon Baptist Church were extremely busy this past weekend. The Lock-In was a huge success and everyone had a great time! I know there was not much sleep, but a lot of running, games, food, and lessons. Thank you to everyone who donated (time and things) towards this activity. I am sure there were many naps taken on Saturday by the adults and kids.
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4 weeks ago
Once again thank God for this week, I will have news from Bethel church soon hold on to the horse.
I am giving you news from other communities as of now. Hayes United Methodist Church is having their annual black history program, date February 21, 2026 time 2:00pm. Pastor Anice Moses 30891 Old Columbia rd. Franklinton. All are invited to come and share black history.
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4 weeks ago
Hello again everyone. Hope this finds you all doing well. Can you believe it? We are already through 2 months of 2026. Wow..!!!
So, first thing, ya'll don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour this coming Saturday night/Sunday morning. Lots of folks that I talk to say they had rather this time we are about to enter vs the one we are just finishing up. They like that they have more daylight hours to get things done after they get home from work.
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4 weeks ago
Hello all! It’s great getting to visit with you again. Hope this finds you feeling fine. For me, I’ve been feeling down a bit, but nothing serious, no energy. Guess it’s old age getting to me. Our weather hasn't settled down yet, still some cold temperature and windy.
Last Monday the temperature was in the upper 20’s at night. Tuesday was a little less cold, but the wind felt like it was ice. If it warms up, remember we always have an Easter cold snap. Spring time will surely follow afterwards.
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4 weeks ago
The Washington Parish Government is reminding everyone that a parish-wide burn ban is still in effect.
The need for the burn ban was highlighted this week with two serious fires reported on the eastern side of the parish.
On Tuesday, firefighters were called out to a large woods fire off of Highway 1074 near Bogalusa.
And earlier today (Wednesday), firefighters from across the parish were called to a major wildfire off of Highway 438 near Angie.
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Readers may recall that Kelley Williams and I have written extensively about all the new Mississippi data centers, especially the huge one in Madison. Our beef is that these data centers will consume more electricity than all the other grid customers combined. Who is going to pay for this?
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Jim Brown
Big news! The Louisiana Legislature will be back in session next week. We all yearn for the riveting coverage of meaningful issues touching the quality of life in the Bayou State. No, not solving the crises the state faces in healthcare, education and affordable insurance. I mean the real meaty issues where the debate goes on for days. Whether to re-instate the legalization of cockfighting? How about taking one more shot at a new State poem?
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State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain of Covington
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A typical scene from a past show and sale by the Washington Art Association. The show will be held Sunday, March 22 at the Sara Nelson home in Clifton. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy refreshments from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend.
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An excellent medical column in The Washington Post predicts the next target in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign. At the same time, the column debunks the claim that this target is hazardous to children’s health.
Dr. Leana S. Wen, an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University, believes Kennedy, the Health and Human Services secretary, may seek the removal of “aluminum salts” from vaccines. He claims this ingredient can cause conditions from autism to asthma to food allergies.
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Marcel Chauvin
Marcel Chauvin, age 66, drowned in an old gravel pit near Enon on Tuesday of last week after the kayak he was fishing from flipped. A witness said that after the kayak flipped Chauvin tried to get back in but his hand slipped and he went underwater and did not re-surface.
The gravel pit where the drowning occurred is very close to the Bogue Chitto River.
Efforts to rescue Chauvin were unsuccessful. The accident occurred about noon on Tuesday and his body was recovered from the gravel pit Tuesday evening.
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The late Margie Jenkins of Franklinton with one of her beautiful azaleas,
The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station is pleased to announce the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden Party, a special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden.
The celebration will take place Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Hammond Research Station, located at 21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond. Refreshments will be provided for all guests.
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The Washington Parish Tourism Commission is now in its new office at 1041 Main Street, just south of the parish courthouse.
Normal operating hours for the tourism office are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. ‘til 3:30. p.m.
Brochures and information about Washington Parish and its many attractions can be found at the office.
In the photo above, Tourism Commission Executive Director Patty Alford is shown placing balloons in front of the office. She noted that the office is open when the balloons are in place. “If you see the balloons, come on in!” she said.
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With last Sunday’s dangerous fire situation near Lacombe in mind, Washington Parish President Ryan Seal is continuing the local burn ban.
“Washington Parish remains under an active burn ban and Red Flag conditions,” Seal said Monday morning.
A Sunday wildfire that spread rapidly and forced the closing of Interstate 12 near Lacombe is a stark example of how dangerous fire conditions are right now, Seal noted.
“These are extremely dangerous fire conditions, where even the smallest spark can quickly turn into a fast-moving wildfire,” he said.
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A large crowd was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday at Silver Leaf Boutique & Gifts at 1105 Main Street just south of the courthouse. Local officials including Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp, Parish President Ryan Seal, and Sheriff Jason Smith joined Chamber officers and members and many others for the ribbon-cutting by owner Niki Watson (with sissors) and her husband Robbie and their daughter, Natalie McCain. With the ribbon cutting and the opening of the remodeled and enlarged business, the name is now Silver Leaf Boutique & Gifts.
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