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School Board meets, adopts millage rates for next year

The Washington Parish School Board members gathered for the board’s May 14 meeting. Prior to the invocation, Board member Scott . . .

Washington Art Association officers are installed

The final meeting of the year for the Washington Art Association was held at Cafe Bouchee' with a brief business . . .

Fitness owner speaks to Magnolia Belles

The May meeting of the Magnolia Belles was held at the beautiful home of Melanie Sumrall. Hosting with Melanie were . . .

Linda Elaine Crain, 83

Linda Elaine Crain, 83, a resident of Franklinton passed away Saturday May 16, 2026 at her home. She was born . . .

Horticulture field day set for June 18 at LSU AgCenter's Hammond Research Station

The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will hold its annual landscape horticulture field day June 18 — about one month . . .

Callie Foreman

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And that's a wrap
By CALLIE FOREMAN
Thu,05/28/26-12:33PM , 67 Reads
This is that wonderful, exhausting, exciting time of year called the end of school.
Proud little peeps are graduating from one grade to the next. Tired teachers are trying to close out a jam-packed year, and parents are making summer plans.
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Rev. Jimmy Oalmann

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Compassion with no cost
By REV. JIMMY OALMANN - Richardson Baptist Church
Thu,05/28/26-12:30PM , 63 Reads
Luke 9:1-6
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Louisiana selects 2 books for National Book Festival
Thu,05/28/26-12:27PM , 60 Reads
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the
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Mount Hermon Community News
By HOLLY GILL SANDERS
Thu,05/28/26-12:18PM , 70 Reads
Good day to you all!
I want to wish a Happy Birthday to my mama, Rachel Gill! She celebrated her day Tuesday, May 26th.
**Seal's Family Farm & Supply** thanks everyone for a wonderful opening. Their regular hours are:
* Monday-Friday: 6 AM - 5 PM * Saturday: 6 AM - 2 PM * Closed Sundays
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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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Current Temp

75°F

Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 87°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 85°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: SW
Wind Gust: 2 mph
Sky Cover: 58%
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 6:50 PM
Moon Set: 4:28 AM

A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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