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

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 . . .

Memorial Day: In remembrance

This past Sunday, in advance of Memorial Day on Monday, local residents gathered at the Varnado Store Museum in downtown . . .

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 . . .

Natchez a treasure to be visited

Natchez is a treasure and I was delighted to spend a long weekend in that historic town on Memorial Day . . .

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Love the boot week was a very successful anti-litter effort
Thu,05/28/26-11:27AM , 27 Reads
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Angie Varnado Community News
By GWEN PIGOTT
Thu,05/28/26-12:17PM , 68 Reads
Well, we’ve lived our way through to this last Wednesday of May 2026. I (and perhaps you all do too) personally know of family/friends that were called to their eternal rest this month. I have also prayed for the comfort of many that I read about and for these reasons I Am Grateful to God for the Gift of Life.
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Enon Community News
By KAREN THIGPEN
Thu,05/28/26-12:16PM , 67 Reads
School is out for SUMMER! I am so thankful for my job, but when I say that it takes all summer to recuperate from working all year, it is no joke.
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Mount Pisgah News
By NELL SMITH
Thu,05/28/26-12:15PM , 70 Reads
Greetings once again to all my faithful readers. Hopefully you are doing good.One thing for sure, we had lots of rain over the past several days. We do know the rain from the heavens is important, but once everything is soaked, we desire to have sunny days, we are not in control of the weather, so therefore we will leave that to the Lord.
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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: 86°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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