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This column has yet to feature lipstick, until today. In all candor, the thought never crossed my mind, that is . . .

Horticulture field day set for June 18 at LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station

The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will hold its annual landscape horticulture field day June 18 — about one month . . .

School Board meets, adopts millage rates for next year

The Washington Parish School Board members gathered for the board’s May 14 meeting. Prior to the invocation, Board member Scott . . .

Washington Parish students among the 1,215 graduates at SLU

Southeastern Louisiana University celebrated its 1,215 graduates Saturday, May 16, in two separate commencement ceremonies in the University Center. The . . .

Linda Elaine Crain, 83

Linda Elaine Crain, 83, a resident of Franklinton passed away Saturday May 16, 2026 at her home. She was born . . .

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Opinion: Democrats didn’t face facts
Fri,05/29/26-7:12PM , 140 Reads 6,381 Statewide
It may be no surprise that the editor of the conservative National Review wrote a column headlined, “The Democratic Party continues to misread America.” But the lead paragraph of Ramesh Ponnuru’s essay perfectly explains why that headline is spot-on accurate.
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Natchez a treasure to be visited
By WYATT EMMERICH
Thu,05/28/26-2:30PM , 200 Reads 4,930 Statewide
Natchez is a treasure and I was delighted to spend a long weekend in that historic town on Memorial Day.
Jesus said a prophet is not appreciated in his hometown. Likewise, many Mississippians don't appreciate what a historic treasure Natchez is.
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Mount Hermon Community News
By HOLLY GILL SANDERS
Thu,05/28/26-12:18PM , 97 Reads
Good day to you all!
I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my mama, Rachel Gill! She celebrated her day Tuesday, May 26th.
**Seal's Family Farm & Supply** thanks everyone for a wonderful opening. Their regular hours are:
* Monday-Friday: 6 AM - 5 PM * Saturday: 6 AM - 2 PM * Closed Sundays
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Franklinton man killed in Hwy 1057 crash
Fri,05/29/26-10:12AM , 242 Reads
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