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Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball player Qingfang Pang has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The university . . .

Undefeated FJHS beats Amite

The Franklinton Junior High Falcons put together a complete performance last Tuesday night in Amite, dominating Amite from start to . . .

Sylvest-Magee cabin at Mile Branch Settlement

Mesmerized by an interesting article my parents saved, entitled "Jacob and Mary Ann Magee Photographs Donated" published by renowned historian . . .

Franklinton falls to Lutcher in shootout

The Franklinton Demons football team lost a 54-41 shootout last Friday in Demon Stadium against the Lutcher Bulldogs. The loss . . .

MVSU basketball player was reportedly warned about his expired immigration status years before ICE detained him

Years before immigration officers arrested a Mississippi Valley State University basketball player last week, the school he previously played for . . .

Jayden Burkhalter returns a kickoff all the way down the field.
PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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FHS at Hannan is the game of the week
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/08/26-8:34PM , 213 Reads
Game of the Week - Franklinton (2-3) at Hannan (4-1) Their records indicate these two teams are on different trajectories. But the Demons are fully intent on proving this wrong. After a ridiculously tough first half of the season the Demons are looking to bounce back and the Hawks just happen to be in the way!
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MVSU basketball player was reportedly warned about his expired immigration status years before ICE detained him
By MADELINE NGUYEN - Mississippi Today
Sat,10/10/26-6:58PM , 1,491 Reads 17,084 Statewide
Years before immigration officers arrested a Mississippi Valley State University basketball player last week, the school he previously played for said it warned him to correct his immigration status — contradicting his attorney’s earlier claim that the student athlete didn’t know his visa had expired.
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Alvee Sharkey Cox, 86
Thu,10/08/26-8:24PM , 172 Reads
Alvee Sharkey Cox, 86, a resident of the Stoney Point Community passed away early Friday morning October 2, 2026 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines. She was a native of Independence born on July 20, 1940. Alvee was a longtime active member of Stoney Point Missionary Baptist Church.
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Enon Community News
By KAREN THIGPEN
Thu,10/08/26-8:19PM , 170 Reads
We are ready for the Washington Parish Free Fair and the cool weather used to come with it at my house. I have felt “sneak peeks” of the cool breezes, but I am totally ready for the cool temps. Our students are also counting down the days until Fair Time.
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