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U.S. House Votes To ‘Ditch The Switch’ And Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, approving legislation that would end the twice-a-year clock changes . . .

Lucille Luper Wade, 87

Lucille Luper Wade, 87, a resident of Franklinton died Monday, June 29, 2026 at her residence. She was a member . . .

George Earl Bullock, 76

George Earl Bullock, 76, a resident of the Stoney Point Community passed away Thursday evening July 2, 2026 at his . . .

Jesus Christ must suffer

Luke 9:21-22 "And he straightly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; Saying, The Son of . . .

Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs held a combined annual banquet

The Rotary Clubs of Franklinton and Bogalusa held our Annual Officer Installation this past Wednesday at Bourne’s Seafood just off . . .

Shown above are the members of the Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary clubs at the combined banquet last Wednesday.

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U.S. House Votes To ‘Ditch The Switch’ And Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS
Tue,07/14/26-6:00PM , 184 Reads 5,820 Statewide
The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, approving legislation that would end the twice-a-year clock changes observed across most of the country.
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Opinion: America may be messy and flawed, but it also is rock solid
Thu,07/09/26-6:56PM , 555 Reads 7,810 Statewide
We are far from Christmas, but a famous scene in the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” is worth remembering as America’s 250th birthday settles into the rear view mirror.
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A small but enthusiastic crowd braved the heat to attend the dedication and admire the Liberty Tree last Wednesday morning at Our Veterans Memorial Park. (Additional photos are in the July 8 printed edition of The Era-Leader.)

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Liberty Tree dedicated at Our veterans memorial park
Thu,07/09/26-11:41AM , 202 Reads
The Washington Parish Liberty Tree dedication was held last Wednesday at Our Veterans Memorial Park off of Highway 10 at Sheridan.
The live oak was planted in January and on Wednesday an official dedication and unveiling of the commemorative plaque was held.
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Revival set at Lear's Hill Church of God In Christ
Thu,07/09/26-11:19AM , 282 Reads
The annual revival at Lear's Hill Church of God in Christ will be held Wednesday thru Friday, July 15-16-17 at 7 p.m.

The church is located at 43515 Highway 38, Clifton.

The guest speaker will be Pastor Randy Harness of Friendship COGIC, Hackley.
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