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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 . . .

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

Cameron James Spears, 17

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

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 . . .

James Kenith Douglas, 87

James Kenith Douglas, 87, a resident of Franklinton passed away early Tuesday morning May 12, 2026 at Lakeview Regional Medical . . .

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Austin Varnado Road cell tower decision delayed by tie vote
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,05/21/26-5:37PM , 197 Reads
The Washington Parish Council met May 4. The meeting began with public hearing on two ordinances to be adopted at the regular meeting. From there the regular meeting was called to order by Council President Reginald McMasters.
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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 , 359 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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Martin is charged with Franklinton-area murder
Thu,05/21/26-5:31PM , 299 Reads
Approximately 3 a.m. Sunday morning (May 17) a 911 call was received about a shooting just off of Jamieson Creek Road, north of Franklinton.
Upon arrival Washington Parish deputies found 64-year-old Johnny Slocum critically injured with a gunshot wound.
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Julia Letlow

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Letlow carries Washington Parish as Cassidy loses his Senate seat
Thu,05/21/26-5:28PM , 244 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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Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 86°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 95°F
Dew Point: 70°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
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Wind Gust: 9 mph
Sky Cover: 91%
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 70°F
Moon Rise: 4:55 PM
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Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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