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Bowling Green had a bad Friday last week as the Bucs fell 49-0 at Oak Forest. Bowling Green will be . . .

Linda Marie Navarre Chiasson, 78, a resident of Franklinton, passed away Thursday morning September 30, 2026 at her home surrounded . . .

Ingram Family Reunion is Sunday

The Ingram Family Reunion will be held at Bayou Place on Greenlaw Avenue in Franklinton, LA on Sunday October 4 . . .

Magnolia Belles met, are ready for the Fair

The Magnolia Belles are ready for the Washington Parish Free Fair! The September meeting was held at the Waverly Club’s . . .

Local meet and greet set for judicial candidates in Nov. 3 election

The Washington Parish Bar Association will hold a meet and greet for the candidates in the November 03 rd Election . . .

Donte Burton

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Man arrested after lady reports incident at Franklinton motel
Thu,10/01/26-6:02PM , 331 Reads
Last Wednesday (Sept. 23) the Franklinton Police Department investigated a battery complaint involving an incident at the Liberty Inn motel on Washington Street.
A lady told police that a man she had met through social media held her at knifepoint inside a motel room. She later escaped and contacted police.
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Enon Community News
By KAREN THIGPEN
Thu,10/01/26-4:55PM , 82 Reads
This was a very long week. There are so many folks who are going through so much stress, sickness, sadness, grieving, etc. Please say a pray for those who are hurting and going through things we don’t understand or even know about.
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Damon Smith

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An unusual week with so many local losses
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/01/26-5:34PM , 102 Reads
Game of the Week - Pearl River (2-2) at Sumner (3-1) The Rebels of Pearl River are on a hot streak as they have won their last two games and made good showings in their two losses. The Cowboys are also riding high after upsetting Franklinton and are looking to extend their streak.
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Dr. Delarious O. Stewart

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A difficult school decision, a promise Washington Parish must keep
Sun,09/27/26-6:34PM , 2,274 Reads
By Dr. Delarious O. Stewart
Associate Professor and Director, School Counseling Program
Mississippi Christian University

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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

89°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 91°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 104°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sunset: 6:44 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: E
Wind Gust: 6 mph
Sky Cover: 29%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
Moon Rise: 11:23 PM
Moon Set: 1:23 PM

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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