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The Town of Franklinton 4th of July fireworks show has been cancelled. Please help get the word out. Again, the . . .

After last year’s record rainfall, it’s hard to believe that this year we are barely getting any rain at all . . .

Galatians 5:13-18 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh . . .

The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking the assistance of parish citizens in locating a runaway juvenile. Gracie Talley, 15 . . .

It was thought to be Irish poet and writer William Butler Yeats who said, "There are no strangers here; Only . . .

Mount Pisgah News
By NELL SMITH
Thu,06/30/22-4:07PM, 180 Reads
Hello once again to all my faithful readers! Hopefully you're keeping cool on these hot, summer days.
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Bethel Community News
By BRENDA MAGEE
Thu,06/30/22-4:09PM, 155 Reads
Hello to everyone hope you are in the best of health, please be safe in this hot heat. I have broken out in a red rash a couple of times; it wasn't any fun at all!
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The Sister Theresa hydrangea which dates to 1947 blooming in my garden. I didn't know the variety until I looked it up while penning this column. I'm a firm believer in signs.

In remembrance: Teresa Brown Simpson
By CECILY BATEMAN
Thu,06/30/22-4:50PM, 233 Reads
It was thought to be Irish poet and writer William Butler Yeats who said, "There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met."
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It's heating up again
By CALLIE FOREMAN
Thu,06/30/22-4:51PM, 188 Reads
The other day I walked into our local meat market and the owner --- who also cuts hay on the side --- informed me that his customers keep coming in and saying it is hotter than it used to be and that was not the case. He was born and raised in this area and the summers have always been this hot. Is that so? I am not sure.
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