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Fifth Judicial District Attorney Retires
Fifth Judicial District Attorney William "Billy" Coenen is retiring after 27 years as the top prosecutor for Franklin, Richland and West Carroll parishes. He plans to return to private practice in Rayville on March 1. Coenen says First Assistant District Attorney John "Mack" Lancaster will serve as DA until a special election.
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