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State Senate ok's 5 Republican, 1 Democrat Congressional district map

The Louisiana State Senate voted 27-10 along party lines Thursday to advance to the House a new voting map that . . .

Party primary elections will be held Saturday

Polling places in Washington Parish will be open this Saturday, May 16, as both Republicans and Democrats will select their . . .

Jordan's Way fundraiser for animal shelter is Thursday

Class of 2026 graduates from Pine High School

Bowling Green has its 2026 graduation ceremony

State Sen. Jay Morris discusses the map.

Newly graduated seniors at Pine High bow their heads in prayer after the ceremony last Thursday. See more photos from the Pine High ceremony in the B section of this week's edition of The Era-Leader.
PHOTO BY KAYLEE HILLMAN

Bowling Green School's 2026 graduates tossed their caps after they received their diplomas on May 1. See more photos from the Bowling Green ceremony in the B section of this week's edition of The Era-Leader.
PHOTO BY COURTNEY SCHILLING

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Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 1%
Max Temp: 85°F
Min Temp: 64°F
Feels Like: 72°F
Dew Point: 65°F
Humidity: 58%
Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Gust: 13 mph
Sky Cover: 39%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
Moon Rise: 5:32 AM
Moon Set: 8:07 PM

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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