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Parish Council will consider solar moratorium in special meeting Thursday

In a surprise development, the Washington Parish Council will consider halting solar farm approvals in the parish on a temporary . . .

Winbury Club meets; new officers are named

The Winbury Club’s recent meeting was held at the home of Linda Crain. In the photo above are the new . . .

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 . . .

John Delmer Stevens, 88

John Delmer Stevens, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on Tuesday morning July 7, 2026 . . .

1990 Franklinton High grad's name is included on tribute wall at new Obama Presidential Center

During the recent Grand Opening of the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Franklinton High School was represented. Dr. Adren . . .

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

Dr. Adren Wilson, a1990 graduate of FHS, is pictured at the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.

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Angie Varnado Community News
By GWENDOLYN PIGOTT
Wed,07/08/26-5:38PM , 75 Reads
Well we’re moving right along through the month of July. It won’t be long before the new school year begins. I hope that all students, faculty, staff and administrators are enjoying the remainder of summer vacation that they all deserve.
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Revival set at Clifton Baptist Church
Thu,07/09/26-11:19AM , 2 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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Winbury Club meets; new officers are named
Thu,07/09/26-11:04AM , 24 Reads
The Winbury Club’s recent meeting was held at the home of Linda Crain.
In the photo above are the new club officers. From left to right are: Coylean Schloegel, historian; Jeannie Dillon, treasurer; Cheryl Wainwright, secretary; Jana Stafford, vice president; and Joni Brindle, president.

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

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Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs held a combined annual banquet
By HEATHER SEAL - Franklinton Rotary Club
Thu,07/09/26-11:00AM , 53 Reads
The Rotary Clubs of Franklinton and Bogalusa held our Annual Officer Installation this past Wednesday at Bourne’s Seafood just off of Highway10 on Highway 62 at Sheridan.
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