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John Norman Gallaspy of Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Angels hospital on March 21, 2026. John . . .

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    Saturday was opening day for the Franklinton Youth Baseball organization, and local leaders were at the baseball fields to cheer for the young players. From left to right above are Sheriff Jason Smith, Franklinton Police Chief Justin Brown, Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp, Parish President Ryan Seal, and Franklinton Alderman T.J. Butler Jr.

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    A tragic accident on the Pine Highway Sunday morning claimed the life of a young Franklinton man.
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A tragic accident on the Pine Highway Sunday morning claimed the life of a young Franklinton man.

Louisiana State Troopers reported that Hayden S. Davis, age 20, was killed in the crash, which occurred at about 10 a.m.

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