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Early Bird gold and goldstrum are deserving of super plant status

Each year, the LSU AgCenter names several Louisiana Super Plants. Plants chosen for this designation are expected to perform well . . .

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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

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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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John W. "Dub" Stafford, 90
Thu,07/02/26-1:21PM , 197 Reads
John W. "Dub" Stafford, 90, a resident of McComb, MS passed away on June 22, 2026 at Walthall General Hospital.
He was born on October 22, 1935 to the late Earl B. Stafford and Dixie Stafford.
Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb will be in charge of arrangements.
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Marcia Ann Miller Bickham, 88
Thu,07/02/26-1:20PM , 163 Reads
Marcia Ann Miller Bickham, age 88, received her reward in heaven on June 27, 2026 while a resident of Williamsburg Senior Living in Baton Rouge. Marcia was born in Franklinton on June 2, 1938 at the home of her grandparents – Adnell and Carrie Fisher.
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Bobby Earl Thomas Sr., 85
Thu,07/02/26-1:19PM , 164 Reads
Bobby Earl Thomas Sr., 85, a resident of Franklinton passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at his residence. He loved time spent with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a faithful church member. He was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and going to auctions.
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Leigh Ann Cox Morel, 50
Thu,07/02/26-1:17PM , 346 Reads
In Loving Memory of Leigh Ann Morel**
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72°F

Mostly Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 74°F
Dew Point: 74°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Sky Cover: 70%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
Moon Rise: 6:09 AM
Moon Set: 8:43 PM

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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