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Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs held a combined annual banquet

The Rotary Clubs of Franklinton and Bogalusa held our Annual Officer Installation this past Wednesday at Bourne’s Seafood just off . . .

Winbury Club meets; new officers are named

The Winbury Club’s recent meeting was held at the home of Linda Crain. In the photo above are the new . . .

Mount Hermon Community News

I want to wish a special Happy Birthday to Mrs. Cherry Estes! She turned 100 on July 4th! Mrs. Cherry . . .

Liberty Tree dedicated at Our veterans memorial park

The Washington Parish Liberty Tree dedication was held last Wednesday at Our Veterans Memorial Park off of Highway 10 at . . .

John Delmer Stevens, 88

John Delmer Stevens, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on Tuesday morning July 7, 2026 . . .

Shown above are the members of the Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary clubs at the combined banquet last Wednesday.

A small but enthusiastic crowd braved the heat to attend the dedication and admire the Liberty Tree last Wednesday morning at Our Veterans Memorial Park. (Additional photos are in the July 8 printed edition of The Era-Leader.)

Dr. Adren Wilson, a1990 graduate of FHS, is pictured at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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1990 Franklinton High grad's name is included on tribute wall at new Obama Presidential Center
Tue,07/07/26-10:09AM , 1,815 Reads
During the recent Grand Opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Franklinton High School was represented.
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John Delmer Stevens, 88
Wed,07/08/26-5:32PM , 263 Reads
John Delmer Stevens, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on Tuesday morning July 7, 2026. He was a native and longtime resident of Franklinton before making his home in Baton Rouge.
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Diane Smith Reviere, 71
Wed,07/08/26-5:27PM , 247 Reads
Diane Smith Reviere, 71, a resident of Franklinton passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Fair City Rehab in Franklinton.
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Jim Brown

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Doesn't anyone take time to vote?
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Wed,07/08/26-5:17PM , 209 Reads

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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

89°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 92°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 102°F
Dew Point: 74°F
Humidity: 94%
Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SW
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 28%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
Moon Rise: 3:46 AM
Moon Set: 6:52 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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