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Diane Smith Reviere, 71

Diane Smith Reviere, 71, a resident of Franklinton passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Fair City Rehab in . . .

Opinion: America may be messy and flawed, but it also is rock solid

We are far from Christmas, but a famous scene in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” is worth remembering as . . .

Jesus Christ must suffer

Luke 9:21-22 "And he straightly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; Saying, The Son of . . .

John Delmer Stevens, 88

John Delmer Stevens, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on Tuesday morning July 7, 2026 . . .

Jill Stafford Bulloch, 72

Jill Stafford Bulloch, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday July 5, 2026 after a courageous battle . . .

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Opinion: America may be messy and flawed, but it also is rock solid
Thu,07/09/26-6:56PM , 424 Reads 5,773 Statewide
We are far from Christmas, but a famous scene in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” is worth remembering as America’s 250th birthday settles into the rear view mirror.
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Revival set at Lear's Hill Church of God In Christ
Thu,07/09/26-11:19AM , 260 Reads
The annual revival at Lear's Hill Church of God in Christ will be held Wednesday thru Friday, July 15-16-17 at 7 p.m.

The church is located at 43515 Highway 38, Clifton.

The guest speaker will be Pastor Randy Harness of Friendship COGIC, Hackley.
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Shown above are the members of the Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary clubs at the combined banquet last Wednesday.

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Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs held a combined annual banquet
By HEATHER SEAL - Franklinton Rotary Club
Thu,07/09/26-11:00AM , 257 Reads
The Rotary Clubs of Franklinton and Bogalusa held our Annual Officer Installation this past Wednesday at Bourne’s Seafood just off of Highway10 on Highway 62 at Sheridan.
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Winbury Club meets; new officers are named
Thu,07/09/26-11:04AM , 223 Reads
The Winbury Club’s recent meeting was held at the home of Linda Crain.
In the photo above are the new club officers. From left to right are: Coylean Schloegel, historian; Jeannie Dillon, treasurer; Cheryl Wainwright, secretary; Jana Stafford, vice president; and Joni Brindle, president.

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