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High School football scores for October 6 games: Prairieville 27, Franklinton 21 Pine 21, Independence 7 Cathedral 42, Bowling Green . . .

Rosetta Thomas Byrd Miller, 87

Rosetta Thomas Byrd Miller, 87, a resident of Mount Hermon passed away early Friday morning October 30, 2026 at her . . .

Tough loss: FHS defeated by Salmen, 42-26

The Franklinton Demons football team dropped another tough game to Salmen, 42-26 as their overall record drops to 3-6. The . . .

Bowling Green falls to Columbia Academy, will be in playoffs this week

In the photo above, Nate Pylant launches a pass for Bowling Green last Friday during the Buc’s final regular season . . .

FHS names its 2026 homecoming queen

Rehanna Baker was announced last Friday night as Franklinton High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen. Following the announcement, she was photographed . . .

FHS quarterback Kerston Diddon passes around the Salmen defense.

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Bowling Green falls to Columbia Academy, will be in playoffs this week
Thu,11/05/26-5:37PM , 2,809 Reads
In the photo above, Nate Pylant launches a pass for Bowling Green last Friday during the Buc’s final regular season game. Unfortunately, the game resulted in a 35-0 loss to Columbia Academy.
But Bowling Green has at least one more game left: The Bucs will be in the MAIS playoffs this week, traveling to take on Cathedral.
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Parish Council: Ordinance adds additional solar project oversight
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,11/05/26-6:27PM , 526 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on October 26.
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Veterans Day programs to be held at local schools
Thu,11/05/26-5:55PM , 273 Reads
Saluting our veterans on Veterans Day has become a tradition for many of the schools in Washington Parish.
The Veterans Day programs at the schools are designed to honor vets and to give students more awareness about those who have served our country in the military.
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Daniel (Danny) Leroy Knight Jr., 80
Thu,11/05/26-5:24PM , 315 Reads
Daniel (Danny) Leroy Knight, Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 26, 2026. Danny was born on January 21, 1946 and was a resident of the Stateline Community. He was currently employed with the Town of Franklinton as code enforcer of 13 years.
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