The Era Leader

06/17/2026

Betty Sue Dillon Watson, 87, a resident of Mount Hermon passed away Tuesday night June 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was retired after a long career working alongside her family at Watson Refrigeration. Betty was a longtime active member of Mount Hermon United Pentecostal Church, that truly loved the Lord and her church family.

Betty Sue Dillon Watson, 87, a resident of Mount Hermon passed away Tuesday night June 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was retired after a long career working alongside her family at Watson Refrigeration. Betty was a longtime active member of Mount Hermon United Pentecostal...

06/10/2026

On Sunday, June 7 at 1:20 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving an off road vehicle on Highway 25 near East Daniels Road.

On Sunday, June 7 at 1:20 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving an off road vehicle on Highway 25 near East Daniels Road.

06/10/2026

With only a month left before the 2026 Washington Parish Watermelon Festival opens at the Fairgrounds, organizers and volunteers are busy with final details.

06/10/2026

Early voting for the June 27 Louisiana run-off election starts this Friday.

06/10/2026

It pains me to admit that I wasn't a fan of my childhood dentist.

06/10/2026

If you ask me, one of the best and worst modern-day inventions that has brought about the destruction of mankind is the drive-up window. A lady recently told me she had lost fifteen pounds. When I asked her what she was doing she said, "I no longer eat anything from a window." This brought about a quick reassessment of my own personal health and routines.

If you ask me, one of the best and worst modern-day inventions that has brought about the destruction of mankind is the drive-up window. A lady recently told me she had lost fifteen pounds. When I asked her what she was doing she said, "I no longer eat anything from a window." This brought about a q...

06/10/2026

The FHS Baseball Camp is a 36 year tradition in Franklinton started by former Demon coach Jeff Tageant.

06/10/2026

The Franklinton High Lady Demons basketball program will be under new leadership for the upcoming season. Franklinton High has hired JaMya Mingo-Young as their new girls basketball coach.

06/10/2026

The Fourth of July is approaching, and this year’s holiday marks a special milestone: The United States of America is officially 250 years old. Folks across the country are commemorating the occasion with lots of red, white and blue.

06/10/2026

Brother Eric Catha, along with his wife Shelley, has answered the call to become Sunlight Baptist Church’s pastor.