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A difficult school decision, a promise Washington Parish must keep

By Dr. Delarious O. Stewart Associate Professor and Director, School Counseling Program Mississippi Christian University There is something different about . . .

3 SLU students killed in single car crash south of Hammond

Monday morning (Sept. 28), at approximately 3:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a single-vehicle crash . . .

Trump’s trillion-dollar election bribe

President Donald Trump has been a Republican of convenience, not one of principle. That’s been amply illustrated by his protectionist . . .

Football Scores

Scores from Friday, September 25: (A tough Friday for Washington Parish football....) Jewel Sumner 20 Franklinton 19 Oak Forest 47 . . .

John Wyble will seek to replace State Sen. Beth Mizell in next year's election

State Representative John Wyble (R-Franklinton) has announced his candidacy for Louisiana State Senate District 12, a seat currently held by . . .

Retired Washington Parish Teacher Pat Harrison of Franklinton is shown getting her name tag at the meeting.

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Local retired teachers attended LRTA district meeting
Thu,09/24/26-4:44PM , 117 Reads
The Louisiana Retired Teachers Association district meeting was held Sept. 15 at the St. Tammany School Board offices. Washington Parish Retired Teachers Association members attending included Carolyn McElveen, Pat Harrison, Carol Dillon, Eathel Seal, Vincent Johnson, Carmen Magee and Ella Rose Bickham.
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Smokin' FJHS shuts out another opponent
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,09/24/26-4:57PM , 4,500 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Falcons football team continues to roll through their schedule as they soundly defeated the Sumner Cowboys last week. The Falcons won their fourth consecutive game with a nice 32-0 shutout of Sumner. This is also their fourth consecutive shutout this season.
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Bowling Green homecoming queen is crowned
Thu,09/24/26-5:10PM , 231 Reads
Sinclaire McCune was crowned Bowling Green Homecoming Queen Friday evening.
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From left to right: Ricky Garrett, Ray Magee, Eldridge Bickham, Shirley Garrett (Ricky's wife), Jackie Tate, Vikki Bickham-Taylor, Lisa Kohla-Tate, and Wyzatter Dyson

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FHS Class of '76 members enjoyed reunion
Thu,09/24/26-4:37PM , 200 Reads
Franklinton High School's Class of 1976 celebrated its 50th Class Reunion beginning Friday, August 28 at Chimes in Covington. They reminisced about their time in high school-the good old days--and enjoyed some great food. On Saturday, August 29, the group traveled to New Orleans and enjoyed the Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour.
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