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State Rep. John Wyble selected for elite Henry Toll Fellowship

Louisiana State Representative John Wyble, R-Franklinton, is one of 47 public servants selected by The Council of State Governments (CSG) . . .

Sally Thomas is the new president of the Home & Garden Club

The Home and Garden Club of Franklinton has announced that the President for the 2026-2027 club year is Sally Thomas . . .

Bowling Green opens new season with big win over ACCS

The Bowling Green Buccaneers opened the 2026 football season last Friday with a convincing win over Adams County Christian School . . .

Louisiana's insurance mess costs our citizens plenty

Like most of you, I’ve had my fill of political ads and trial lawyer solicitations that seem to be constantly . . .

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 . . .

Keelan Jackson with a run that scores for the Bucs.
Photo by Courtney Schilling

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Angie Varnado Community News
By GWENDOLYN PIGOTT
Thu,08/20/26-5:16PM , 66 Reads
Hello Everyone and Yes indeed it is hot! Even the cold water from my tap is slightly warmish. I'm thankful for the sunshine because without it we would have no food. I know that we haven’t had much rain lately but, I thank God for the water tables beneath the Earth’s surface.
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No decision yet on size of Franklinton's water rate increase
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,08/20/26-6:09PM , 103 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp met on Tuesday, August 11.
The Board began by approving the of the minutes of the July 28 meeting.
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Parish Council met, heard various reports
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,08/20/26-6:06PM , 82 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met on Monday, August 10 The meeting began with the approval of minutes for the July 27 Regular Council Meeting. This was followed by the annual audit report summary presented by Michelle Trueschwig from Kushner LaGraize.
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Cutting the ribbon at Atoka Recreation Complex
Thu,08/20/26-5:58PM , 116 Reads
A large group of local officials and citizens gathered at Atoka Recreation Complex north of Franklinton this past Saturday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a major expansion project at the complex. In the photo above, Atoka board member Rob Crain cuts the ribbon as board chairman Johnnie Daniel looks on.
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81°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 98°F
Min Temp: 74°F
Feels Like: 104°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 72%
Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 27%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°F
Moon Rise: 3:18 PM
Moon Set: NA

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny. High near 99, with temperatures falling to around 93 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 111. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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