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Scammer tries to scam Franklinton Police Department

This release came from the Franklinton Police Department on Tuesday of this week : "We had an interesting conversation today . . .

High School Scores

Friday's high school football scores Franklinton 20 Pine 7 Bowling Green 38 Amite School Ctr 20 Bogalusa 12 Varnado 6 . . .

Opinion: Football’s second shock absorber

For New Orleans Saints fans watching the Sept. 13 game against the Detroit Lions, the best thing was the team’s . . .

Library users should fill out Angie library survey

Student exhibit categories for the Flower House are listed

Minnie Posey, Chairman of the Flower House, has released the student categories for student exhibits for the upcoming fair. It . . .

The survey will help the library system make decisions about the Angie branch library.

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Angie Varnado Community News
By GWENDOLYN PIGOTT
Thu,09/17/26-4:32PM , 86 Reads
We had some strong thunderstorms accompanied with strong winds last week. I’m sorry for any flooding or property damage that the storms caused. At the same time though, I’m Thankful for the rain, as it is necessary for maintaining life for people and plants. #BeThankful
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Franklinton Junior High Homecoming Court
Thu,09/17/26-4:40PM , 154 Reads
Shown above is the 2026 Franklinton Junior High Homecoming Court.
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Pine Community News
By LERAND HUNT
Thu,09/17/26-4:30PM , 128 Reads
Hello again everyone. What a wonderful week the Lord blessed us with. God is so good...!!! I hear the weather man talking about a little cooler weather might be headed our way. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see.
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Student exhibit categories for the Flower House are listed
Thu,09/17/26-5:59PM , 140 Reads
Minnie Posey, Chairman of the Flower House, has released the student categories for student exhibits for the upcoming fair. It is not too early to begin thinking about entries. Arrangements must be made by students only and all fresh plant material designs or fresh and dried designs are acceptable. Any driftwood may be used.
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Today's Weather

Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

93°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 71°F
Feels Like: 99°F
Dew Point: 70°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: NE
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 17%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 70°F
Moon Rise: 4:47 PM
Moon Set: 2:45 AM

Sunny. High near 95, with temperatures falling to around 92 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

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