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Franklinton to get $1.2 million loan to attract industrial development

Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp and the Board of Alderman met on Tuesday, May 26. The Board approved the minutes from . . .

19 year old Bogalusa man charged with manslaughter in fatal crash that occurred during police chase

Louisiana state troopers have continued to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on April 27 when the driver refused to . . .

News from the varnado store museum

Join us on June 13, 2026, anytime from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. on the green space, in rear of . . .

Trump settlement looks mighty fishy

Donald Trump has expressed his belief that a record third impeachment against him might result if the Democrats take back . . .

State police pilots stop in mount hermon

Last week Louisiana State Police helicopter pilots made a special stop during a training and maintenance flight to surprise retired . . .

Walter Smith, left, and Louisiana State Police Command Pilot Dean Levergne.

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Trump settlement looks mighty fishy
Wed,06/03/26-5:12PM , 689 Reads 26,476 Statewide
Donald Trump has expressed his belief that a record third impeachment against him might result if the Democrats take back control of the House of Representatives in the November mid-term elections.
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New reports show data center risk
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,06/03/26-3:50PM , 977 Reads 7,091 Statewide
While Jackson residents are showing stiff opposition to a proposed data center, a new report has come out indicating Entergy residential rates have gone up $10.60 a month.
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith is arrested for assault
Thu,06/04/26-3:38PM , 210 Reads
Randy Smith, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff, has issued a public apology following his arrest on Thursday on charges related to an alleged attack at Keith Young’s restaurant in Madisonville that injured a long-time critic of the sheriff.
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News from the varnado store museum
By TERRY SEAL - Varnado Store Museum Director
Thu,06/04/26-6:33PM , 225 Reads
Join us on June 13, 2026, anytime from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. on the green space, in rear of the museum annex, for a presentation by various historians discussing weapons, military attire, wars, and much more.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 93°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 94%
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Sky Cover: 67%
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 75°F
Moon Rise: NA
Moon Set: 12:17 PM

A slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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