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Former FHS Demon Brian Dykes throws out first pitch in Sumner game

Former Demon #3 Brian "BJ" Dykes threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the FHS vs Sumner game on . . .

Alberta Dillon, 73

"Must I be carried to the skies on flow'ry beds of ease; while others fought to want the prize, and . . .

FHS takes 16-1 win over formerly undefeated Bogalusa

The Franklinton Demons baseball team defeated the formerly undefeated Bogalusa Lumberjacks 16-1 in the opening game of the Franklinton baseball . . .

Bethel Community News

Once again thank God for this week, I will have news from Bethel church soon hold on to the horse . . .

Bogalusa man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material

District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on Monday, March 2 an investigation into a cyber tip led to the arrest . . .

Brian “BJ” Dykes, center, with Coach Clay Tageant and the FHS Baseball Team. Standing next to Brian are his sons, Brian Jr. and Jersey.

From left to right with the Quilt Square are Councilmen Reginald McMasters, Steven Branch, Clark Harry (partially hidden), Joe Culpepper, Parish President Ryan Seal, and Councilmen Carley King and Kim Wagner.

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Parish joins cooperative of "Washingtons" to honor America's 250th birthday
Thu,03/05/26-1:05PM , 156 Reads
As America prepares to celebrate the Semiquincentennial --- our nation's 250th birthday --- Washington Parish is honored to be part of a special national project led by Washingtons Unite, an initiative bringing together the communities named for our first President, George Washington.
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State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain of Covington

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Louisiana crawfish industry suffering from reduced labor due to immigration caps
By AVERY WHITE &AMP; SHERIDAN WHITE - Manship School News Service
Wed,03/04/26-1:07PM , 291 Reads
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Brian “BJ” Dykes, center, with Coach Clay Tageant and the FHS Baseball Team. Standing next to Brian are his sons, Brian Jr. and Jersey.

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Former FHS Demon Brian Dykes throws out first pitch in Sumner game
Thu,03/05/26-12:36PM , 970 Reads
Former Demon #3 Brian "BJ" Dykes threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the FHS vs Sumner game on Friday, February 27.
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Bogalusa man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
Wed,03/04/26-4:53PM , 271 Reads
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 64°F
Feels Like: 80°F
Dew Point: 65°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 6 mph
Sky Cover: 91%
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 65°F
Moon Rise: NA
Moon Set: 10:31 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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