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FHS falls to Amite; Covington game will be Thursday

The Franklinton Demons football team opened the season with a tough loss to the Amite Warriors last Friday in Demon . . .

Wilson Harvey Duncan Sr, 68

Wilson Harvey Duncan Sr, 68, a resident of Mount Hermon passed away Monday morning September 7, 2026 at his home . . .

Franklinton Home & Garden Club holds annual high tea

The Franklinton Home and Garden Club recently met for its annual High Tea which marks the opening meeting in August . . .

Things haven’t changed

At my office, I am going through old magazines (personal subscriptions, professional, alumni, etc.), legal research and seminar files, and . . .

Franklinton student's photo to be featured in NYC's Times Square

A Franklinton student is hitting the big time. Lainey Thomassen of Franklinton will be featured on two giant screens in . . .

FHS’s Chakyn McClain heads for a touchdown.
PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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Opinion: Both sides of the data center debate
Thu,09/10/26-7:12PM , 88 Reads 2,855 Statewide
If you think a sizable percentage of the American public is undecided about the ongoing construction of data centers around the country, just ask around. It is clear that many people, probably a majority, don’t want a data center anywhere near them.
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Bowling Green's 2026 homecoming court
Thu,09/10/26-1:08PM , 159 Reads
Seated left to right - Junior Addy Soileau, Seniors Sinclaire McCune, Hailey Maddern, and Jaylee Smith, and Junior Kloe Barber.
Standing - Sophomore Anna Kate Smith, Freshmen Brylie Brumfield and Leah Graham, and Sophomore Logan Jenkins.
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Crowd expected at Mount Hermon School for meeting on proposed changes
Thu,09/10/26-12:57PM , 356 Reads
A large turnout is expected at Mount Hermon School Thursday (September 10) for a community meeting to discuss potentially changing the school to an elementary-only school.
Currently, the school is for grades K through 12.
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Waverley Club begins 120th year
Thu,09/10/26-12:55PM , 113 Reads
Sharing hostess duties for the September Waverley Club meeting were (above) Linda Crain and Hope Smith. Not shown is Karen Spears.
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