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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 . . .

Lucille Luper Wade, 87

Lucille Luper Wade, 87, a resident of Franklinton died Monday, June 29, 2026 at her residence. She was a member . . .

George Earl Bullock, 76

George Earl Bullock, 76, a resident of the Stoney Point Community passed away Thursday evening July 2, 2026 at his . . .

The garden of jim smelley

"Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years." ---- Unknown While I wasn't able to identify the . . .

Pine Community News

Well hello there again everyone. I hope you all had a fantastic 4th of July holiday. Our great Independence day . . .

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Regina Gail Magee Sumrall, 61
Thu,07/02/26-1:16PM , 1,005 Reads
Regina Gail Magee Sumrall, 61 a resident of Franklinton passed away at her residence on Friday, evening, June 26, 2026. She was a graduate of Franklinton High School and she also attended beauty school. She worked as director of material maintenance at Riverside Medical Center. She enjoyed camping, family gatherings and fellowship.
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Frankie Faye Thomas,90
Thu,07/02/26-1:14PM , 282 Reads
Frankie Faye Thomas, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Wednesday morning June 24, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on December 9, 1935 in Tylertown, MS, Frankie was the beloved daughter of Frank and Evie Dillon and married to John Dewey Thomas for 70 years.
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Karen Lynn Jones Bell, 67
Thu,07/02/26-1:13PM , 273 Reads
Karen Lynn Jones Bell, 67, and a resident of the Enon Community passed away Wednesday morning June 24, 2026. She was a graduate of Covington High School and later an office manager for Gail Stillwell Maids for over 20 years. She also served in the office at Rick’s Auto for several years.
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Even 250th birthday has split the nation
Wed,07/01/26-1:58PM , 533 Reads 27,524 Statewide
In 1976, President Gerald R. Ford wanted to use the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of our nation as a way to heal the country from the wounds of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, which culminated in the resignation of Richard Nixon.
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73°F

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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 before 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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