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Community Well Being Expo Brings Resources to the Public

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about…

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Washington Parish Balloon Festival to lift off this weekend

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS  Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the skies over Franklinton, Louisiana come…

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Washington Parish Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Raping Two Children, Sentencing Set for July

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on May 22, 2025, a Washington Parish…

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85th Paper Queen and Court Announced, Ball Set for June 28

SPECIAL TO THE DAILY NEWS The Paper Queen Committee is proud to announce and congratulate the 85th Paper…

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Washington Parish to Host Ribbon-Cutting for Upgraded 911 Communication Center

Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly upgraded 911…

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Three brothers recalled 1944 D-Day invasion

Editor’s note: This story was written a number of years ago, but the history of these three local men…

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Downtown Day

Jan Penton-Miller The aroma of coffee brewing and the hum of conversation surround me as I enjoy another…

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Not All Bugs Are Bad: Beneficial Insects in the Garden

Let’s Get Growing with Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson When extension agents get calls about insects, it is often…

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LDWF Announces Addition of a New Wildlife Management Area in Washington Parish

In partnership with Trust for Public Land, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) established a new…

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United States Postal Service Reminds Louisiana Customers to Check and Maintain Their Mailboxes During National Mailbox Awareness Week

With National Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18 – May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to…