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Lori Simpson Taylor Enters Bogalusa Mayor’s Race, Pledges Transparency and Results
Lori Simpson Taylor, a longtime business owner and community advocate, has announced her commitment to serving the people ...
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ADAPT Attend National Rural Health Conference in Washington, D.C.
Local representatives share progress and learn new strategies at HRSA’s RCORP Reverse Site Visit focused on combating opioid challenges ...
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“The Sun Will Come Out” in Bogalusa: BHS Students Bring Annie to the Stage
Bogalusa High Theatre Department will perform the beloved musical March 26–29 THE DAILY NEWS The stage at Bogalusa ...
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Wyble Appointed to Powerful House Tax Committee
Washington Parish Representative gains influential role shaping Louisiana tax policy THE DAILY NEWS State Representative John Wyble (R-Franklinton) ...
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Burn Ban Lifted in Washington Parish After Weeks of Fire Danger
THE DAILY NEWS After weeks of heightened wildfire risk and dozens of emergency responses, the burn ban in ...
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WASHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL ON AGING: March Menus
The Washington Parish Council on Aging have released their March 2026 Hot Meal Menu. Seniors are invited come ...
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Street name change to be voted on
By Madison Plaisance The Bogalusa Daily News On Feb. 17, 2026, the Bogalusa City Council held a regular ...
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COMMUNITY & CHURCH CALENDAR
Editor’s Note: Please send calendar events by 4 p.m. Friday for inclusion in the following Wednesday’s paper. Email ...
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Varnado Store Museum Breaks Ground on Expansion
The Varnado Store Museum kicked off an exciting new chapter last Friday with a lively Groundbreaking Ceremony. Community ...
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Black History Program Celebrates Unity, Legacy at Bogalusa City Hall
THE DAILY NEWS Bogalusa Parks, Recreation and Culture hosted a successful Black History program on Feb. 26 at ...
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Pine Boys’ Season Ends, but the Standard Rises!
High Flying Hawks Prove to be Hard to Handle BY “MR. POSITIVE” JEFF MCELVEEN CORRESPONDENT TO THE DAILY ...
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Franklinton Man Arrested in $29,000 Nursing Home Theft
SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS A local man faces felony charges after authorities recovered missing medical equipment valued ...
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Art, Refreshments and Community: Annual Art Association Show Set for March 22
BOB ANN BRELAND THE DAILY NEWS Excitement is in the air as artists prepare for the annual Washington ...
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Burn Ban Remains in Effect as Officials Report 84 Fires Since February
THE DAILY NEWS The burn ban issued by Washington Parish Government on February 9 remains in effect until ...
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Bogalusa Football Prepared to Turn the Page as Crutchfield Retires
BY “MR. POSITIVE” JEFF MCELVEEN CORRESPONDENT TO THE DAILY NEWS Time flies when you’re building a program. For ...
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BREAKING: Massive Woods Fire Erupts Near Angie; 140 Acres Burning, Multiple Parish Fire Units Called
Officials Urge Public to Avoid Highway 438 Area as Crews Battle Rapidly Spreading Blaze THE DAILY NEWS A ...
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Governor’s Foster Care Reforms Bring Hope to Washington Parish
Local Advocates Say New State Actions Could Help Close Parish Foster Home Gap THE DAILY NEWS Governor Jeff ...
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Officials Warn Ignoring Burn Ban Could Spark Dangerous Wildfires in Washington Parish
Large Wardline Road brush fire underscores how quickly flames can spread under dry, windy conditions THE DAILY NEWS ...
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Franklinton High’s Shane Smith, named President of the LHSAA
“Mr. Positive” Jeff McElveen THE DAILY NEWS The Louisiana High School Athletic Association, (LHSAA), has imparted its highest ...
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Crowns, Clouds & Celebration: Balloon Festival Queens Ready to Soar
Aniston McKenzie and Logan Jenkins to represent parish THE DAILY NEWS The Washington Parish Balloon Festival has officially ...
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Bogalusa Officials meet with State Legislative Audit Council
Tensions over payroll and financial oversight surface as Bogalusa leaders face state council ROBERT BLANKENSHIP THE DAILY NEWS At ...
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Large Wildfire Burning Near Bogalusa; Burn Ban Remains in Effect
UPDATE: The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry reported that containment operations concluded around 2 AM. Crews will ...
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Guilty Plea Halts Jury Selection in Washington Parish Homicide Case
March 3, 2026 Just as jury selection was set to begin today in the Washington Parish Courthouse, John ...
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LSU AgCenter to host the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea Garden Party Mar. 12th
Hammond, La. — The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station is pleased to announce the Margie Y. Jenkins Azalea ...