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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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Pine Community News
By LERAND HUNT
Thu,05/28/26-12:13PM , 68 Reads
Hello again everyone. I hope you all had a good week and a safe Memorial Day this Monday. The day is set aside to remember all those who gave their lives so that we might enjoy the freedom we have today.
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Linda Elaine Crain, 83
Thu,05/28/26-12:06PM , 375 Reads
Linda Elaine Crain, 83, a resident of Franklinton passed away Saturday May 16, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 11, 1943 and was a graduate of Franklinton High School, Class of 1961. Linda obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and later received her Master’s Degree from the University of New Orleans.
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Cody Burns Riley, 30
Thu,05/28/26-12:05PM , 182 Reads
Cody Burns Riley, 30, a resident of Bogalusa passed away Monday afternoon May 18, 2026 at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital. He was born in Covington, Louisiana on June 21, 1995, weighing one pound eleven ounces. The doctor said he wouldn’t make it through the night, but Cody defied the doctors.
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Raise a cup to Cupheas
By DR. MARY HELEN FERGUSON - LSU AgCenter
Thu,05/28/26-12:02PM , 47 Reads
Raise a Cup to Cupheas

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Franklinton, 70438, LA

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78°F

Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 87°F
Min Temp: 70°F
Feels Like: 90°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM

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

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