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Justin Brown, Chief of Police
, Jason Smith, Washington Parish Sheriff
Washington Parish and Franklinton first responders received plenty of praise for their efforts following last week’s tornado emergency. The Era-Leader asked Sheriff Jason Smith and Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown to comment:
•SHERIFF JASON SMITH
“I’m thankful there was no loss of life and I want to commend the communications deputies who worked so diligently through the storm to ensure the response of law enforcement, fire, public works, DOTD, and the utility companies was properly coordinated. Thank you, Katherine Ordoyne and Abigail Knight.”
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Justin Brown, Chief of Police
, Jason Smith, Washington Parish Sheriff
Washington Parish and Franklinton first responders received plenty of praise for their efforts following last week’s tornado emergency. The Era-Leader asked Sheriff Jason Smith and Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown to comment:
•SHERIFF JASON SMITH
“I’m thankful there was no loss of life and I want to commend the communications deputies who worked so diligently through the storm to ensure the response of law enforcement, fire, public works, DOTD, and the utility companies was properly coordinated. Thank you, Katherine Ordoyne and Abigail Knight.”
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The Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen met most recently on March 10. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes of the February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting were approved.
The Board then addressed new business.
First on the agenda was to adopt the Fleet Monitoring and Vehicle Use Policy. This item was tabled at the last meeting so that Aldermen would have more time to study the document.
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The Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen met most recently on March 10. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes of the February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting were approved.
The Board then addressed new business.
First on the agenda was to adopt the Fleet Monitoring and Vehicle Use Policy. This item was tabled at the last meeting so that Aldermen would have more time to study the document.
By Toni Tageant on
1 week 6 days ago
The Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen met most recently on March 10. Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the minutes of the February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting were approved.
The Board then addressed new business.
First on the agenda was to adopt the Fleet Monitoring and Vehicle Use Policy. This item was tabled at the last meeting so that Aldermen would have more time to study the document.
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The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, March 9.
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The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, March 9.
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The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, March 9.
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Cecily Bateman
"Maybe I should just go home and ride my tractor." ----Chuck Grassley, Iowa farmer and President pro tempore of the United States Senate
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Cecily Bateman
"Maybe I should just go home and ride my tractor." ----Chuck Grassley, Iowa farmer and President pro tempore of the United States Senate
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Cecily Bateman
"Maybe I should just go home and ride my tractor." ----Chuck Grassley, Iowa farmer and President pro tempore of the United States Senate
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Janis Fisher, shown above, has been painting in oils for many years and is featured as one of the talented local artists with beautiful artwork in the Washington Art Association Show.
By the time the Washington Art Association holds its annual show and sale, the weather is usually warmer and it is a nice day to be outside. The 2026 show is set for this Sunday, March 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Sara Nelson in Clifton.
Some wood art is usually displayed outside, with other art placed for showing inside the large Nelson home, which has been the scene of the show for many years.
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Photo by Tracey Ladner, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Franklinton High’s record breaking quarterback, Jacob Crain, signed with Pearl River Community College Monday afternoon, continuing his football career.
Jacob is the son of Rob and Kristi Crain of Franklinton. He is shown above with his parents and grandmothers at the signing ceremony.
From left to right are Linda Crain, Rob Crain, Jacob Crain, Kristi Crain, and Judy Simmons.
Jacob’s deceased grandfathers are Robert Crain and Reggie Simmons.
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Photo by Tracey Ladner, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Franklinton High’s record breaking quarterback, Jacob Crain, signed with Pearl River Community College Monday afternoon, continuing his football career.
Jacob is the son of Rob and Kristi Crain of Franklinton. He is shown above with his parents and grandmothers at the signing ceremony.
From left to right are Linda Crain, Rob Crain, Jacob Crain, Kristi Crain, and Judy Simmons.
Jacob’s deceased grandfathers are Robert Crain and Reggie Simmons.
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Photo by Tracey Ladner, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Franklinton High’s record breaking quarterback, Jacob Crain, signed with Pearl River Community College Monday afternoon, continuing his football career.
Jacob is the son of Rob and Kristi Crain of Franklinton. He is shown above with his parents and grandmothers at the signing ceremony.
From left to right are Linda Crain, Rob Crain, Jacob Crain, Kristi Crain, and Judy Simmons.
Jacob’s deceased grandfathers are Robert Crain and Reggie Simmons.
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Franklinton Junior High School Students of the Month were recently recognized.
Shown in the photo above are, front row, left to right, Darriuna Hart, Everett Smith, Reagan Stogner, Jacori Webb, Kollin Graves, Quentin Spikes, Will Walker, and Alexis Magee.
Back row, left to right, Ethan Pierce, Principal Misty Polk, Ziley Babin, Rayley Brown, Evan Tovar, Heaven Butler, Eugene Simmons, and Drew Hartzog.
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Franklinton Junior High School Students of the Month were recently recognized.
Shown in the photo above are, front row, left to right, Darriuna Hart, Everett Smith, Reagan Stogner, Jacori Webb, Kollin Graves, Quentin Spikes, Will Walker, and Alexis Magee.
Back row, left to right, Ethan Pierce, Principal Misty Polk, Ziley Babin, Rayley Brown, Evan Tovar, Heaven Butler, Eugene Simmons, and Drew Hartzog.
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Franklinton Junior High School Students of the Month were recently recognized.
Shown in the photo above are, front row, left to right, Darriuna Hart, Everett Smith, Reagan Stogner, Jacori Webb, Kollin Graves, Quentin Spikes, Will Walker, and Alexis Magee.
Back row, left to right, Ethan Pierce, Principal Misty Polk, Ziley Babin, Rayley Brown, Evan Tovar, Heaven Butler, Eugene Simmons, and Drew Hartzog.
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Miriltons -- easy to grow, delicious to eat
Like a lot of people who grew up in Louisiana, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg has fond memories of eating casseroles and other dishes his mother prepared using mirlitons — a unique squash that has been grown in the state for generations.
Mirlitons (Sicyos edulis or Sechium edule) — also known as vegetable pears and alligator pears — are a pear-shaped squash with a mild flavor. They’re usually green but sometimes are white. Known as chayote in their native Mexico and Central America, some sources indicate they arrived in Louisiana by way of Haiti in the 19th century.
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann
Luke 8:26-39
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