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New pastor at Sunlight Baptist Church

Brother Eric Catha, along with his wife Shelley, has answered the call to become Sunlight Baptist Church’s pastor.

Opinion: On this topic, Hunter Biden has many peers

This may be a paragraph no editorial writer ever thought he would compose. But Hunter Biden, the drug-addicted, laptop-misplacing, unqualified . . .

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with red, white, and blue in the garden!

The Fourth of July is approaching, and this year’s holiday marks a special milestone: The United States of America is . . .

Dread, And the dentist

It pains me to admit that I wasn't a fan of my childhood dentist. With eleven - yes, eleven - . . .

Former SEC basketball player takes over as FHS Lady Demons coach

The Franklinton High Lady Demons basketball program will be under new leadership for the upcoming season. Franklinton High has hired . . .

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Opinion: On this topic, Hunter Biden has many peers
Thu,06/11/26-6:12PM , 122 Reads 3,541 Statewide
This may be a paragraph no editorial writer ever thought he would compose. But Hunter Biden, the drug-addicted, laptop-misplacing, unqualified Ukraine energy company board member, is actually doing something good for a change.
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James Randall (Randy) Stafford
Wed,06/10/26-11:47AM , 510 Reads
James Randall Stafford passed away Wednesday morning June 3, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, friendship, and a lifelong passion for the outdoors.
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Car hits off-road vehicle on Hwy 25, man is killed
Wed,06/10/26-4:10PM , 154 Reads
On Sunday, June 7 at 1:20 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving an off road vehicle on Highway 25 near East Daniels Road.
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Washington Parish Watermelon Festival is only a month away, on July 10 &11
Wed,06/10/26-4:06PM , 104 Reads
With only a month left before the 2026 Washington Parish Watermelon Festival opens at the Fairgrounds, organizers and volunteers are busy with final details.
Hopes are high for good weather for the festival. July in Washington Parish can be miserable, or it can be perfect. Hopefully, “perfect” will beat out “miserable”.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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89°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 103°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 57%
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM

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Wind Gust: 13 mph
Sky Cover: 4%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 3:20 AM
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Mostly sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 94 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 0 mph.

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