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SLU ranked as best college campus in the state

Southeastern Louisiana University has been rated the best college campus in the state of Louisiana by Niche.com. In order to . . .

Martin is charged with Franklinton-area murder

Approximately 3 a.m. Sunday morning (May 17) a 911 call was received about a shooting just off of Jamieson Creek . . .

AmWaste donation to help with improvements at FPD's shooting range

Franklinton residents may not realize that tucked away behind locked fencing beyond the softball complex on Boat Ramp Road is . . .

Waverley Club picnic forced inside due to rain

The Waverley Club held its annual picnic on May 7. Due to rainy weather conditions, it was moved inside to . . .

Austin Varnado Road cell tower decision delayed by tie vote

The Washington Parish Council met May 4. The meeting began with public hearing on two ordinances to be adopted at . . .

On hand at the Franklinton Shooting Range are from left: AmWaste employees Landry Richardson, Operations Manager; Laci Howes, Office Manager; Lauren Anthony, District Manager; and Mayor Darwin Sharp, Alderman Seth Descant, Lt. Jonathan Leche, and Sgt. Justin McFarland. Pictured behind them is the clay berm that will undergo extensive renovation.

May hostesses from left: Alex McElveen, Lory Knight,
Mary Jo Poole, and Roseanne Ganley.

William "Billy" Burris...elected to state Supreme Court

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Cassidy is defeated; Franklinton judge elected to state supreme court
Sun,05/17/26-11:44AM , 1,016 Reads
In Saturday’s primary election U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy was unseated and a Franklinton judge was elevated to the state Supreme Court.
Cassidy placed third in statewide balloting for the Republican nomination for Senate. His term will end in January.
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FHS looked strong in scrimmage vs Hammond
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,05/21/26-5:03PM , 258 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team scrimmaged with the Hammond Tornados last Thursday in Demon Stadium. The Demons came out on top of the scrimmage as they scored seven touchdowns to Hammond's four.
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We must never forget the sacrifice
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,05/20/26-3:10PM , 248 Reads 5,930 Statewide
The family photo of Billy Elmore has always haunted me. It pops up every now and then as my computer screen rotates through thousands of stored photos.
He is a handsome lad in his twenties with a long face and a serious demeanor.
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Cameron James Spears, 17
Thu,05/21/26-4:07PM , 194 Reads
Cameron James Spears, 17, went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday May 12, 2026. He was a junior at Pine High School, Class of 2027, who was a very positive and uplifting person that had a kindness and desire to help others, no matter the situation.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 95°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 83%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 12:02 PM
Moon Set: NA

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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