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A very big win for Bowling Green as new season begins

Game of the Week - Bowling Green (1-0) at Brookhaven (0-0) The Bucs pulled off a huge win last week . . .

Angie Varnado Community News

Hello Everyone and Yes indeed it is hot! Even the cold water from my tap is slightly warmish. I'm thankful . . .

Cutting the ribbon at Atoka Recreation Complex

A large group of local officials and citizens gathered at Atoka Recreation Complex north of Franklinton this past Saturday morning . . .

No decision yet on size of Franklinton's water rate increase

The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on Tuesday, August 11. The Board began by approving the . . .

Obituaries

Verlie Ann Davis Williams, 83

Verlie Ann Davis Williams, 83, a resident of Franklinton passed away early Tuesday morning August 18, 2026 at Good Samaritan . . .

Tally Starling

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Combative woman charged with numerous offenses by Franklinton police
Wed,08/19/26-5:56PM , 1,098 Reads
Last Wednesday (August 12) Franklinton police officers responded to a disturbance involving Tally Starling.
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Sally Thomas is the new president of the Home & Garden Club
Thu,08/20/26-5:39PM , 911 Reads
The Home and Garden Club of Franklinton has announced that the President for the 2026-2027 club year is Sally Thomas. She is shown in the photo above receiving the gavel from Minnie Posey.

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RMC marks 60th anniversary
Thu,08/20/26-5:50PM , 905 Reads
A crowd gathered at Riverside MedicalCenter last Thursday to mark the hospital’s 60th anniversary. Shown above, from left are Taryn Marchese, RMC Chief Nursing Office, 2026 Watermelon Festival Deb Miss Queen Claudia Lorrain Barber, and Jimmy Seibert, RMC Chief Executive Officer.

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Jim Brown

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Louisiana's insurance mess costs our citizens plenty
By JIM BROWN
Wed,08/19/26-6:12PM , 713 Reads
Like most of you, I’ve had my fill of political ads and trial lawyer solicitations that seem to be constantly appearing on TV. But you know what bothers me even more?
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

76°F

Mostly Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 17%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 78°F
Dew Point: 80°F
Humidity: 77%
Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sunset: 7:32 PM

Wind Speed: 0 mph
Wind Direction:
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 39%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 80°F
Moon Rise: 5:39 PM
Moon Set: 2:59 AM

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Wind around 0 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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