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Pine is last parish team still alive in playoffs; FHS falls to Salmen

The Pine Raiders are now the last Washington Parish football team still alive in the state playoffs. Pine thumped Many . . .

Fair flower house winners

At the Fair Flower House, the exhibits for all parish garden clubs were three classes --- one was all red . . .

Obituaries

Charlotte S. Jones,72

Charlotte S. Jones,72, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away Tuesday night November 10, 2026 at her home. She was . . .

Letlow narrowly elected to Senate, but sweeps Washington Parish

Julia Letlow has represented Washington Parish and other Louisiana parishes in Congress for the past six years. Beginning in January . . .

3rd grade Franklinton Primary students learn how laws are created

State Sen. Beth Mizell recently addressed the 3rd graders at Franklinton Primary School on laws, government and how an idea . . .

Krewe of Pepe 2027 King and Queen Seneca and Charlet Lewis Conerly

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Introducing the 2027 Krewe of Pepe Royalty
Wed,11/11/26-2:05PM , 297 Reads
The Krewe of Pepe is proud to officially introduce its 2027 Mardi Gras Royalty!
With great excitement and anticipation, we are honored to announce King and Queen Seneca and Charlet Lewis Conerly, who will reign over this year's Mardi Gras festivities.
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Pine Community News
By LERAND HUNT
Thu,11/12/26-3:54PM , 104 Reads
Hello again everyone. So, are ya'll ready for the first frost of the year? At the time of this writing, they are predicting the low for this coming Saturday morning to be 39 degrees and Sunday morning 37 degrees. Of course that can change.
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The Franklinton baby box is blessed. PHOTO BY DANIELLE FOLKS

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Franklinton baby box is blessed
Thu,11/12/26-4:48PM , 234 Reads
A crowd gathered at the Franklinton fire station last Tuesday evening to officially bless the newly installed Safe Haven baby box.
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Bethel Community News
By BRENDA MAGEE
Thu,11/12/26-3:51PM , 127 Reads
Hello again hope you are doing well, I know I haven’t been writing much, I miss myself, when I don’t write.
Let us keep praying for our brother Larry Williams and family, also Terrance Dawson, better known as 2Shay, and family, there are so many people who are ill and under the doctor care.
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The E-Edition

November 11, 2026

Today's Weather

Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

61°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 63°F
Min Temp: 38°F
Feels Like: 52°F
Dew Point: 31°F
Humidity: 76%
Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 1%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 31°F
Moon Rise: 11:05 AM
Moon Set: 9:22 PM

Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Hourly Forecast

Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather.

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