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Dread, And the dentist

It pains me to admit that I wasn't a fan of my childhood dentist. With eleven - yes, eleven - . . .

Former SEC basketball player takes over as FHS Lady Demons coach

The Franklinton High Lady Demons basketball program will be under new leadership for the upcoming season. Franklinton High has hired . . .

Washington Parish Watermelon Festival is only a month away, on July 10 &11

With only a month left before the 2026 Washington Parish Watermelon Festival opens at the Fairgrounds, organizers and volunteers are . . .

New pastor at Sunlight Baptist Church

Brother Eric Catha, along with his wife Shelley, has answered the call to become Sunlight Baptist Church’s pastor.

Obituaries

James Randall (Randy) Stafford

James Randall Stafford passed away Wednesday morning June 3, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a . . .

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James Randall (Randy) Stafford
Wed,06/10/26-11:47AM , 329 Reads
James Randall Stafford passed away Wednesday morning June 3, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, friendship, and a lifelong passion for the outdoors.
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Car hits off-road vehicle on Hwy 25, man is killed
Wed,06/10/26-4:10PM , 89 Reads
On Sunday, June 7 at 1:20 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving an off road vehicle on Highway 25 near East Daniels Road.
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Washington Parish Watermelon Festival is only a month away, on July 10 &11
Wed,06/10/26-4:06PM , 78 Reads
With only a month left before the 2026 Washington Parish Watermelon Festival opens at the Fairgrounds, organizers and volunteers are busy with final details.
Hopes are high for good weather for the festival. July in Washington Parish can be miserable, or it can be perfect. Hopefully, “perfect” will beat out “miserable”.
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Early voting starts this week for June 27 run-off election
Wed,06/10/26-4:03PM , 119 Reads
Early voting for the June 27 Louisiana run-off election starts this Friday.
The June 27 election involves run-offs for both U.S. Senate and the District 1 seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission.
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Today's Weather

Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

88°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 94°F
Min Temp: 71°F
Feels Like: 96°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 77%
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 13 mph
Sky Cover: 0%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 2:42 AM
Moon Set: 4:28 PM

Sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 93 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 mph.

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