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Tough loss: FHS defeated by Salmen, 42-26

The Franklinton Demons football team dropped another tough game to Salmen, 42-26 as their overall record drops to 3-6. The . . .

Be aware: Emergency drill at RMC on Tuesday

Riverside Medical Center will conduct an emergency preparation exercise on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The training will involve simulated scenarios with . . .

Two party system alive and well

Another big U.S. election has come and gone and our unique two-party system is alive and well. I love elections . . .

2 new judges elected; Division G is headed for a run-off election

Two new judges were elected on Tuesday for the 22nd Judicial District, which serves Washington and St. Tammany parishes. In . . .

"Thank you" from the president of the Washington Parish Fair

On behalf of the Washington Parish Free Fair's Executive Committee, I want to issue a sincere thank you for a . . .

FHS quarterback Kerston Diddon passes around the Salmen defense.

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Two party system alive and well
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,11/04/26-3:30PM , 540 Reads 15,965 Statewide
Another big U.S. election has come and gone and our unique two-party system is alive and well.
I love elections. Democracy is beautiful. I thank God we live in a free country. Three-quarters of the world population lives in countries with autocracies and no real democracy.
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A fishing journey: crappie to bream to bass and back to crappie
By JEFF NORTH
Thu,11/05/26-10:04AM , 1,533 Reads 18,524 Statewide
Perhaps if I mentioned how dry it is, you will scratch your head wondering what I am thinking as the rain is pouring from your rooftop. Maybe, if I say it hasn’t rained in a month of Sundays, the heavens will have opened up dumping bucket loads of pure, fresh water to the parched earth.
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann

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A biblical family is anti-cultural, Part 11 - Conclusion
By REV. JIMMY OALMANN - Richardson Baptist Church
Thu,11/05/26-3:37PM , 189 Reads
•Part 11 - Conclusion
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Mikayla Boudreaux

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Local author releases her latest book
Sat,11/07/26-6:30PM , 165 Reads
Washington Parish author Mikayla Boudreaux has released her latest book, “Seeds Between Her Teeth.”
This is her sixth book. Her previous titles are The Listener, The Grief Counselor, The Kettle, Play Dead, and Play Along.
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