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Louisiana legislature adjourns its 2026 Regular Session

The nearly three-month 2026 Regular Legislative Session adjourned on Monday (June 1), after legislators approved a $47 billion balanced budget . . .

Mount Hermon Community News

Good day to you all! I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my mama, Rachel Gill! She celebrated her . . .

Cody Burns Riley, 30

Cody Burns Riley, 30, a resident of Bogalusa passed away Monday afternoon May 18, 2026 at Our Lady of the . . .

Pine Community News

Hello again everyone. I hope you all had a good week and a safe Memorial Day this Monday. The day . . .

Fitness owner speaks to Magnolia Belles

The May meeting of the Magnolia Belles was held at the beautiful home of Melanie Sumrall. Hosting with Melanie were . . .

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Natchez a treasure to be visited
By WYATT EMMERICH
Thu,05/28/26-2:30PM , 426 Reads 7,287 Statewide
Natchez is a treasure and I was delighted to spend a long weekend in that historic town on Memorial Day.
Jesus said a prophet is not appreciated in his hometown. Likewise, many Mississippians don't appreciate what a historic treasure Natchez is.
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Mount Hermon Community News
By HOLLY GILL SANDERS
Thu,05/28/26-12:18PM , 197 Reads
Good day to you all!
I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my mama, Rachel Gill! She celebrated her day Tuesday, May 26th.
**Seal's Family Farm & Supply** thanks everyone for a wonderful opening. Their regular hours are:
* Monday-Friday: 6 AM - 5 PM * Saturday: 6 AM - 2 PM * Closed Sundays
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Louisiana legislature adjourns its 2026 Regular Session
Mon,06/01/26-5:42PM , 158 Reads
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Franklinton man killed in Hwy 1057 crash
Fri,05/29/26-10:12AM , 412 Reads
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 92°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 92°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 87%
Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 40%
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 10:21 PM
Moon Set: 7:28 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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