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Perrette: City of Bogalusa water forgiveness will end in February
Bogalusa Mayor Wendy Perrette said that the city of Bogalusa would resume cut-offs and mandatory late fees for its water customers, starting in February. Previously, ... Read more
2 days ago by Justin Schuver.
IP Foundation grant will help fund library’s summer reading program
The International Paper Foundation has awarded a generous grant to the Washington Parish Library for the sum of $10,000 through the Friends of the Washington ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
MLK event to be online
Due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, and concern for public safety, the various community groups will not hold in-person celebrations on Martin Luther ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Traffic stop produces drugs, pistol
Late Thursday evening, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kyle Stogner and Detectives Raymond Myers and Chad Cassard were on criminal patrol near Angie when they ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Letlow’s widow intends to run for Congress
Dr. Julia Letlow, the wife of the late Luke Letlow, announced Thursday that she intends to run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional Seat. Her husband won ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Parish man arrested for fighting with deputy
A Washington Parish man was taken into custody Wednesday after reportedly fighting with an arresting officer, according to Chief Deputy Mike Haley of the Washington ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Honor Society gives out ‘mistle-toes’
The Franklinton High School National Honor Society’s recent service project had all the local nursing homes “mistle-toes” covered in preparation for Christmas. Members were asked ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
More COVID-19 vaccine locations named, limited supply available
The Louisiana Department of Health is coordinating the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort in Louisiana. As more vaccines become available from the CDC, more individuals and ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
City OKs budget, prosecutor
The Bogalusa City Council approved the employment of Bryan Harris as city prosecutor at its Tuesday, Jan. 5, meeting. Harris replaces David Merlin Duke, who ... Read more
5 days ago by Justin Schuver.
SNAP benefits increasing slightly due to COVID-19
Recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will see an increase in their benefits for the first six months of 2021, following passage of ... Read more