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Cameron James Spears, 17, went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday May 12, 2026. He . . .

Chamber hosts Northshore Legislative Delegation at breakfast

The Washington Chamber of Commerce was pleased to begin this past Monday morning at the State Capitol hosting the Northshore . . .

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"I am inclined to think that a military background wouldn't hurt anyone." ---William Faulkner In a delightful conversation with long-time . . .

Marguerite Irene Thomas Lipani, 89

September 12, 1936 - May 14, 2026 Marguerite Irene Thomas Lipani was born and raised in Tylertown, Mississippi, daughter of . . .

Letlow carries Washington Parish as Cassidy loses his Senate seat

In Saturday’s primary election U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy was unseated and a Franklinton judge was elevated to the state Supreme . . .

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FHS looked strong in scrimmage vs Hammond
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,05/21/26-5:03PM , 1,219 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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Spring football scrimmages: What did the coaches think?
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,05/21/26-4:59PM , 758 Reads
After the spring football scrimmages were held I asked the local and area coaches their thoughts on their scrimmage and how their respective teams played. Here are their responses
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Cameron James Spears, 17
Thu,05/21/26-4:07PM , 651 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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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.

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AmWaste donation to help with improvements at FPD's shooting range
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,05/21/26-5:34PM , 347 Reads
Franklinton residents may not realize that tucked away behind locked fencing beyond the softball complex on Boat Ramp Road is the Franklinton Police Department's shooting range.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

82°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 80%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 93°F
Dew Point: 68°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 84%
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
Moon Rise: 3:58 PM
Moon Set: 2:58 AM

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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