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    Mid-morning on April 16, Franklinton residents likely heard a helicopter coming from the west and making its way to Riverside Medical Center.

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  • The extended Partman family is shown at the newly dedicated bridge, along with Parish President Ryan Seal, Sheriff Jason Smith, Council members Kim Wagner and Steven Branch, Public Works Director Alex Sumrall, and other parish officials and citizens. The blue sign officially states the new name of the bridge: The Deacon Hayward Partman Memorial Bridge.

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    Last Thursday morning the Harvey Road Bridge over Hays Creek was officially dedicated in honor of the late Deacon Hayward Partman.
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    Last Tuesday, 18-year-old Keldric Harry of Bogalusa was sentenced to life in prison for the January 2024 shooting that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy. Harry was 17 years old when he murdered his victim.

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    Delving into the segment of Warners descending from Stephen and Elizabeth "Betsey" Morris Richardson (1796-1865) (the daughter of William and Charlotte Warner Morris), it is the perfect time to honor Daniel Warren Richardson (1848-1929), better known locally as "Uncle Warren." All information herein is credited to Dr. E.

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Mid-morning on April 16, Franklinton residents likely heard a helicopter coming from the west and making its way to Riverside Medical Center. It is a fairly common occurrence, more alarming when it occurs during the night, and thoughts on this spring morning may have briefly touched on that someone is in serious need of more advanced care.

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