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Local meet and greet set for judicial candidates in Nov. 3 election

The Washington Parish Bar Association will hold a meet and greet for the candidates in the November 03 rd Election . . .

Franklinton woman is charged with bank fraud

A Franklinton woman has been charged with financial irregularities at the local educators credit union. Sharon Smith, age 61, has . . .

Louisiana's Kennedy in the presidential race?

The next election for president is two years away, but there are candidates in both parties who are positioning themselves . . .

Linda Marie Navarre Chiasson, 78

Linda Marie Navarre Chiasson, 78, a resident of Franklinton, passed away Thursday morning September 30, 2026 at her home surrounded . . .

High School football scores

Scores from Friday, October 2: Lutcher 54 Franklinton 41 Silliman 36 Bowling Green 6 Pine 41 Loranger 12 Abramson 32 . . .

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Franklinton woman is charged with bank fraud
Sat,10/03/26-1:08PM , 1,910 Reads
A Franklinton woman has been charged with financial irregularities at the local educators credit union.
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FJHS defeats Varnado for 5th consecutive win
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/01/26-5:47PM , 1,963 Reads
The Franklinton Junior High Falcons won their fifth game in a row last week as they put together a strong all-around performance defeating Varnado 38-6 behind a balanced offensive attack and a defense that created several key turnovers.
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Bad Friday for Bowling Green
Thu,10/01/26-5:39PM , 1,647 Reads
Bowling Green had a bad Friday last week as the Bucs fell 49-0 at Oak Forest. Bowling Green will be looking for a better outcome this week as they take on Silliman at home. In photo above Bowling Green’s Marcus Barnett is shown sacking the Oak Forest quarterback.
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Chakyn McClain picks up yardage for the Demons with a reception. PHOTO BY CALEB MULINA

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Narrow loss for FHS as Sumner takes 1-point victory
By DAMON SMITH
Thu,10/01/26-5:52PM , 1,645 Reads
The Franklinton Demons football team lost their non-district game to the Sumner Cowboys last Friday on the road, 20-19.
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 86°F
Min Temp: 71°F
Feels Like: 78°F
Dew Point: 77°F
Humidity: 80%
Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sunset: 6:43 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: E
Wind Gust: 13 mph
Sky Cover: 58%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 77°F
Moon Rise: 12:32 AM
Moon Set: 2:20 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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