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

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 . . .

Lisa Anne King, 65

Lisa Anne King, age 65, a resident of Pine, died Saturday, Sept. 26 in Marshall, Texas, following an extended illness . . .

Sylvest-Magee cabin at Mile Branch Settlement

Mesmerized by an interesting article my parents saved, entitled "Jacob and Mary Ann Magee Photographs Donated" published by renowned historian . . .

SEC Football is Confusing

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

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

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Undefeated FJHS beats Amite
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/08/26-8:35PM , 1,523 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Falcons put together a complete performance last Tuesday night in Amite, dominating Amite from start to finish in a 34-0 shutout. This puts the Falcons record at a nice 5-0 on the season. The Falcons will host Loranger at home on October 13.
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Visiting Ruth in Manhattan
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,10/07/26-4:00PM , 334 Reads 5,889 Statewide
Ginny and I visited Ruth in Manhattan, then traveled to DC, where I had a media conference to attend.
Ruth had been encouraging us to visit. Apparently, there is an understood ritual that parents are supposed to visit their newly sprung children after they graduate and get a job somewhere. News to me.
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Invasion of the bots
By CALLIE FOREMAN
Thu,10/08/26-8:32PM , 127 Reads
The other day I got a phone call from a New Orleans number. When I answered it a kind lady explained to me that I had an outstanding balance owed to a random company and how would I like to pay it. I explained to the lady that I had been hacked a few months back and had to change all my cards.
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Fire marshal's office introduces new fire and safety mascot
Thu,10/08/26-11:30AM , 71 Reads
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal is introducing Pelly-Can, a new fire and life safety mascot created to help deliver important safety messages to communities across Louisiana.
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