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An American flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol was recently presented by the office of Congresswoman Julia Letlow . . .

Opinion: Student loan defaults are on the rise

There has been a lot of talk in recent years that a college degree has lost some if its value . . .

Mary June Thomas Beall, 77

Mary June Thomas Beall, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family . . .

second Bogalusa High shooter sentenced to life in prison

During a sentencing hearing held at the Franklinton courthouse on Monday of this week, 19-year-old Hakheim Young of Bogalusa was . . .

With term limits kicking in, there will be at least 3 new school board members

When candidate qualifying for the November 3 election begins next week, there will be plenty of interest to see who . . .

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Past Masters night held at Zona Lodge #337
Thu,07/30/26-4:41PM , 568 Reads
13 past Masters from Zona, Pine,Sun, Center and Franklinton Lodge were present at Past Masters Night, held recently at ZonaLodge #337.
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Reflections at 68
Wed,07/29/26-3:40PM , 279 Reads 5,579 Statewide
And just like that, it’s time for my annual birthday column. August 2, a Leo.
I have been writing this column for 36 years. I’ve never missed a week. That’s 1.9 million words, equal to about 25 books.
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State Farm Insurance to begin issuing dividends
Thu,07/30/26-4:17PM , 225 Reads

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With term limits kicking in, there will be at least 3 new school board members
Thu,07/30/26-7:22PM , 232 Reads
When candidate qualifying for the November 3 election begins next week, there will be plenty of interest to see who files to run for the three Washington Parish School Board seats that will be open.
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92°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 109°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 12 mph
Sky Cover: 46%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 75°F
Moon Rise: 9:16 PM
Moon Set: 8:06 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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