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Scott Jordan seeks change of venue in his trial for murder of Donna Arceneaux

The man charged with the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux wants his trial moved away from Franklinton. Scott Jordan was . . .

Rep. John Wyble appointed to House Ways and Means Committee

State Representative John Wyble of Franklinton has been appointed to serve on the Louisiana House Committee on Ways and Means . . .

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Scott Jordan seeks change of venue in his trial for murder of Donna Arceneaux
Wed,03/11/26-12:53PM , 19 Reads
The man charged with the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux wants his trial moved away from Franklinton.
Scott Jordan was charged in December 2025 with the murder. His trial was initially set to start on April 6 in the Washington Parish Courthouse.
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Rep. John Wyble appointed to House Ways and Means Committee
Tue,03/10/26-3:16PM , 246 Reads
State Representative John Wyble of Franklinton has been appointed to serve on the Louisiana House Committee on Ways and Means, the state's chief tax-writing committee and one of the most influential panels in the Louisiana Legislature. The appointment was made by Speaker Phillip DeVillier.
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Easter is coming
Tue,03/10/26-2:35PM , 160 Reads
There’s still a ways to go before Easter, which falls on April 5 this year, But it’s never too early to get into the Easter spirit.
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Franklinton council ok's donations for youth sports
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,03/05/26-1:12PM , 302 Reads
The Franklinton Board of Aldermen and Mayor Darwin Sharp held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 24. Mayor Sharp began by acknowledging members of the press who were present from Mt. Hermon Web TV and The Era-Leader newspaper. The Board then approved the minutes of the February 10 Regular Meeting.
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