Home | The Era-Leader

Today's Top Stories

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 . . .

Obituaries

George Earl Bullock, 76

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

Angie Varnado Community News

Well we’re moving right along through the month of July. It won’t be long before the new school year begins . . .

Obituaries

Diane Smith Reviere, 71

Diane Smith Reviere, 71, a resident of Franklinton passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Fair City Rehab in . . .

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 . . .

free content

Enon Community News
By KAREN THIGPEN
Wed,07/08/26-5:37PM , 164 Reads
Happy 250th Birthday to America! I hope you all had a safe and great time celebrating America’s birthday and the 4th of July! We had mine and James’ family come over for hamburgers, hotdogs, fixings, and dessert.
Click Here to Read More
free content

Lucille Luper Wade, 87
Wed,07/08/26-5:26PM , 156 Reads
Lucille Luper Wade, 87, a resident of Franklinton died Monday, June 29, 2026 at her residence.
She was a member of Poplarhead Missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Franklinton High School Class of 1957. She enjoyed attending church and cooking for her family. In her free time she liked to sew, tend to her plants and flowers.
Click Here to Read More
free content

Angie Varnado Community News
By GWENDOLYN PIGOTT
Wed,07/08/26-5:38PM , 150 Reads
Well we’re moving right along through the month of July. It won’t be long before the new school year begins. I hope that all students, faculty, staff and administrators are enjoying the remainder of summer vacation that they all deserve.
Church News:
Live Oak UMC:
Click Here to Read More
Cecily Bateman

free content

The garden of jim smelley
By CECILY BATEMAN
Thu,07/09/26-10:46AM , 151 Reads
"Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years." ---- Unknown
Click Here to Read More

The E-Edition

July 08, 2026

Statewide poll

Submit Your Poll

Statewide Polls

Today's Weather

Franklinton, 70438, LA

Current Temp

76°F

Mostly Cloudy

Chance of Rain: 48%
Max Temp: 84°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 76°F
Dew Point: 74°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM

Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 9 mph
Sky Cover: 80%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
Moon Rise: 4:55 AM
Moon Set: 7:52 PM

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

Hourly Forecast

Based on data from National Weather Service and OpenWeather.

Load More