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Scores from Friday, October 2: Lutcher 54 Franklinton 41 Silliman 36 Bowling Green 6 Pine 41 Loranger 12 Abramson 32 . . .

FJHS defeats Varnado for 5th consecutive win

The Franklinton Junior High Falcons won their fifth game in a row last week as they put together a strong . . .

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 . . .

Franklinton woman is charged with bank fraud

A Franklinton woman has been charged with financial irregularities at the local educators credit union. Sharon Smith, age 61, has . . .

Registrar of Voters Randy Strickland is 2026 Fair Honoree

Washington Parish Registrar of Voters Randy Strickland has been named the 2026 Washington Parish Fair Honoree. He is a lifelong . . .

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Pine Community News
By LERAND HUNT
Thu,10/01/26-4:56PM , 143 Reads
Hello again everyone. How about them couple cooler morning temps we had this past weekend. For me, it was Great...!!! Fall is in the air. I was able to attend the Fair flag raising at the courthouse last Friday morning. I think it all turned out really nice.
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Mount Pisgah News
By NELL SMITH
Thu,10/01/26-4:52PM , 134 Reads
Well folks, we've made it through September. We are still hanging on to the heat, but surely cooler weather is on it's way. October is only two days away and I know what is on the minds of many, the Fair. October is always a very busy month and the next two months, November and December will be busy as well.
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Southeastern President William S. Wainwright recognized the students and their instructor for their lifesaving efforts with Southeastern coins. Pictured, front row, from left, are students Anna Marie Asheo of Coldwater, Miss., Ashley Cornwell of Geismar, Tanzy Villacis-Mena of Baton Rouge, and Taylor Bonura of Saint Rose. Second row, from left, are students Baylie Fournet of Prairieville, Caleb Ritchie of Brookhaven, Miss., Christopher Brenning of Kiln, Miss., and Abigail Saba of Loranger. Third row, from left, are Clinical Assistant Professor Scottie Patton, and students Christian Dupre of Houma, Robert Clement of Houma, Kameron Goleman of Lecompte, and Tyler David Powell of Slidell.

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SLU students honored for lifesaving effort
Thu,10/01/26-2:14PM , 97 Reads
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Angie Varnado Community News
By GWENDOLYN PIGOTT
Thu,10/01/26-4:58PM , 116 Reads
Fall is officially here and these morning temperatures are a testament to that. Yes, as surely as time goes by the temps are going to go from cool to cold but, I’m choosing to enjoy life one day at a time. All I have to do is remember the record-breaking heat of this past summer and that stops me from complaining.
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Current Temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 2%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 92°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sunset: 6:40 PM

Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Gust: 17 mph
Sky Cover: 85%
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 1:41 AM
Moon Set: 3:49 PM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

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