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Franklin Councilwoman Pearl Rack sworn in to fill vacancy
A swearing-in ceremony was held for Franklin's newly elected city councilwoman. Pearl Rack will now represent Franklin's District C. She was chosen by the council to fill the vacancy created following the death of former District C Councilman Larry Guilbeau, who recently died. Tags. Localnow.
This Louisiana small town is fighting dumpsite expansion: Owners 'murdered a neighborhood'
For Earl Walker, dust and the smell of methane from the dumpsite 100 feet from his front door has become a daily part of life. He wakes daily to wipe the accumulated dirt off his furniture while an air purifier runs in the background all day. Despite his efforts, he still has to change his air filter far more frequently than most people.
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