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Visiting Ruth in Manhattan

Ginny and I visited Ruth in Manhattan, then traveled to DC, where I had a media conference to attend. Ruth . . .

Obituaries

Alvee Sharkey Cox, 86

Alvee Sharkey Cox, 86, a resident of the Stoney Point Community passed away early Friday morning October 2, 2026 at . . .

Local Sports

Undefeated FJHS beats Amite

The Franklinton Junior High Falcons put together a complete performance last Tuesday night in Amite, dominating Amite from start to . . .

State Sports

SEC Football is Confusing

By Elijah Klepczyk Sports Columnist SEC football this year could be summed up in one word: chaotic. It has been . . .

Franklinton falls to Lutcher in shootout

The Franklinton Demons football team lost a 54-41 shootout last Friday in Demon Stadium against the Lutcher Bulldogs. The loss . . .

Jayden Burkhalter returns a kickoff all the way down the field.
PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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Brenda Bates, 50
Thu,10/08/26-8:27PM , 134 Reads
BrendaBates, 50, a resident of Franklinton passed away early Sunday morning October 4, 2026 at North Oaks Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Bogalusa on October 27, 1975 and attended the Franklinton schools before later graduating from Amite High School.
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann

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A biblical family is anti-cultural, Part 7
By REV. JIMMY OALMANN - Richardson Baptist Church
Thu,10/08/26-8:44PM , 154 Reads
•Part 7
Ephesians 5:18-6:4
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Mount Pisgah News
By NELL SMITH
Thu,10/08/26-8:17PM , 123 Reads
Happy Wednesday to all of my faithful readers. Now that October is here, we are looking forward to the Washington Parish Free Fair which is only two weeks away.
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Alvee Sharkey Cox, 86
Thu,10/08/26-8:24PM , 152 Reads
Alvee Sharkey Cox, 86, a resident of the Stoney Point Community passed away early Friday morning October 2, 2026 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines. She was a native of Independence born on July 20, 1940. Alvee was a longtime active member of Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

89°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 90°F
Min Temp: 60°F
Feels Like: 94°F
Dew Point: 56°F
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sunset: 6:33 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Sky Cover: 0%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 56°F
Moon Rise: 7:57 AM
Moon Set: 6:57 PM

Sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

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