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Franklinton High School's 2026 Homecoming Court

Franklinton High School will present its 2026 Homecoming Court at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30 at Demon Stadium, and . . .

FHS Demons had a big win over Pearl River

The Franklinton Demons football team bounced back in a big way last Friday in Demon Stadium as they demolished the . . .

Impact just as epic second time around in Maine

Have you ever experienced a trip or a vacation that was beyond your wild expectations, in a good way? Were . . .

School Board meets, Mount Hermon School situation lawsuit is discussed

The Washington Parish School Board met for its regular meeting on Thursday, October 15. The minutes for the September 10 . . .

Undefeated & unscored on: Amazing 2026 FJHS season ends

The Franklinton Junior High Falcons football team has ended their season with a perfect record at 8-0 after soundly defeating . . .

Stephen Tate scores a touchdown for the Demons..
PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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High School football scores
Sat,10/24/26-3:59PM , 209 Reads
Lakeshore 56, Franklinton 34

Bowling Green 59, Acadiana 30

Pine 20, Amite 14

St. Martin's 34, Varnado 7

Newton County Academy 28, Ben's Ford 18

Bogalusa 40, Loranger 38 (2 overtimes)

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It's almost time for the November 3 election
Thu,10/22/26-6:15PM , 163 Reads
You may vote from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be able to vote. All voters should bring a photo ID.
Voting locations are listed on page A8 of this week's (Oct. 21) printed edition of The Era-Leader.
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Franklinton High School's 2026 Homecoming Court
Thu,10/22/26-5:55PM , 717 Reads
Franklinton High School will present its 2026 Homecoming Court at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30 at Demon Stadium, and a senior maid will be crowned as FHS Homecoming Queen.
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Franklinton Council votes to amend town's 2025-2026 budget
By TONI TAGEANT
Thu,10/22/26-5:52PM , 205 Reads
Franklinton Mayor Darwin Sharp and the Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, October 13.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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